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York City walking tour - History Chronicles

J & M York City Walking Tours

By J & M City Walking Tours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$23 per adult
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Overview

A tour 6000 years in the making!

Discover York on this highly rated history tour as we head off the tourist beat to discover the real history of York.
From the cities origins, we look at the defences, and architecture, Robert the Bruce, Oliver Cromwell, Constantine the Great, kings and queens and many others who would shape the cities rich past.

Along the way you'll see the flora and Fauna, city walls, and snickleways as we debunk the cities myths and walk in the footsteps of Romans to tourist!

No stone is left unturned on this exciting storey of York.

Activity location

  • York Minster
    • Minster Yard, Deangate
    • YO1 7HH, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Constantine the Great
    • 4 Minster Yard
    • YO1 7JB, York, England, United Kingdom

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York City Guided Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 pm
Price details
AU$23.20 x 1 AdultAU$23.20
Total
Price is AU$23.20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNo free inclusions
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMuseum and attraction Entry fees. Price range £6 - £17

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

York (Pass by)
Our guide will show you what makes York so unique, the Medieval walls and Gateways, the Minster, the ancient Shambles, Lantern towers, rivers and castle. See the grave of Dick Turpin and walk through 2000 years of the cities heritage follow in the footsteps of ancient tribes, Romans, Kings and Queens and some of histories most notorious. Our guides can also take you around the museums of your choice for an additional fee.
York Minster
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster took 252 years too build. There are Minster guides inside, tours last an hour.
Clifford's Tower (Pass by)
Walking around the Motte of the castle built in 1069, your guide will bring alive its bloody and dark secrets, walk in the grounds of what would have been on elf the finest castles in England.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall (Pass by)
Walk down into the Medieval levels of the City and let our guide tell you about the richest Guild in York and the part the traders played in Yorks prosperity. Find out how important women were in this guild.
Shambles
  • 10m
The street of the Butchers, our guide will take to the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe, and exploring with to uncover the secrets of one of Yorks oldest streets.
St Cuthbert's Church
  • 6m
We take a look at this medieval church with its rich history, built partially from Roman brick work it also features Saxon and Norman architecture. Its most unique feature is its 'Devils door' we will unravel the truth behind the myth.
York City Walls
  • 15m
We take in a section of the medieval walls where you'll see the cities Roman defences, danish earthwork and discover its medieval past, sieges, and Victorian alterations. We will also pass by the old Jewish quarter of the city.
Statue of Constantine the Great
  • 10m
Learn about the origins of York, its visiting emperors and delve into the storey of Constantine the Great, his effect on Christianity and York.
The Black Swan
  • 5m
As we enter the old Hungate Parish, you'll discover the Black Swan, its famous residents and links to the battle of Quebec. Near by is a building whose architecture reflects the Irish heritage of the area as well as having a chance to spot one of Yorks famous Black Cats.
Merchant Taylors' Hall
  • 4m
On the city walls you'll see the Merchant Taylors, discover how guilds became the economic centre of Cities like York, the Taylors significance to the city and its role today.
Shambles Market
  • 5m
Visit the market and discover their significance in Yorks economic growth.
Monk Bar
  • 5m
One of 6 gates in York you'll discover its role in the city defences, the legend of the Wild men of York as well as our Bars more gruesome uses.
Ogleforth
  • 5m
As we walk along this Saxon street you'll discover the Dutch House, it's significance to architectural changes after the Great fire of London and the emergence of Insurance policies.
Kings Square
  • 5m
In this ancient square you'll discover the meaning behind our street names and thinner Viking heritage and learn about the very centre of the city of Jorvic
York Castle Museum
  • 7m
  • Admission ticket not included
From out side we'll look at the old building s of the museum looking at prison reform, the building usage in the past and delve into the myth and stories behind the real Dick Turpin.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESYork Minster
    • Minster Yard, Deangate
    • YO1 7HH, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEConstantine the Great
    • 4 Minster Yard
    • YO1 7JB, York, England, United Kingdom

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