



Discover an alternative history of York by taking this unique guided walk through the city centre. York has a reputation for having a pub for everyday of the year. Find out about some of the oldest as well as the people and events associated with them. Inquests, riots, politics, plagues, religious influence, bizarre entertainments and strange auctions, York's pub history provides a strong picture of the social life of the city. Fiona Laing: i weekend "They say there is a bar for each day of the year in York. They come in all shapes and sizes and there is even a walking tour, which traces their history, some dating back to the 16th century. Keith Martin will share his passion for York's oldest pubs in return for a donation to Keep Your Pet a charity which helps people keep their animals at difficult times" Private tours can be arranged for groups of 6 or more at mutually convenient times and days and starting points. All money raised through the tours supports a local York charity.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
The tour describes the history of many of York's pubs and York's pub history. If space and time allow the group will see the inside of the Old White Swan and will have arefreshment stop at the Olde Starre Inn, where there will be a 20% availble.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Historical Pub Walking Tour in York lasts about 2h–2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $11 per person for this York experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, starting at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Go to the National Trust shop on the corner of Goodramgate and College Street. The guide will meet you there. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 86 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Historical Pub Walking Tour in York.
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