Get your bearings and explore York like a local on this exclusive private walking tour, led by an expert guide. More than just a history lesson, this immersive experience brings the city’s rich past to life as you stroll through its cobbled streets, ancient walls, and hidden corners. Step back in time to Viking-age Jorvik, walk in the footsteps of Romans along the city’s famous walls, and uncover how York evolved from a medieval religious center to the vibrant, historic gem it is today. From grand landmarks to tucked-away treasures, your guide will share the stories that make York unique.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:56 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Meet your guide at the Information Centre, and gain a little bit of background knowledge into York and it's origins
Learn about Vikings and how they shaped York into the city it is now - and marvel at the world-renown Jorvik Centre (exterior visit only)
Discover this hidden gem, a largely preserved Medieval church with a highwayman buried in it's graveyard! (exterior visit only)
Walk out to Clifford's Tower and learn about its tragic history and its relationship with York's townspeople (exterior visit only)
Admire York Museum and the infamous Highwayman, Dick Turpin and how he came to be an inmate here (exterior visit only)
See the beautiful guildhall of the Merchant Adventurers! (exterior visit only)
One of the most famous streets in England, and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books
Discover another hidden gem, a medieval townhouse with a long and surprising history, which has been lovingly renovated to its former glory (exterior visit only)
View another beautiful place of worship, and discover its connection with Guy Fawkes (exterior visit only)
Admire the magnificent York Minster as your guide unravels some of the history behind this amazing building (exterior visit only)
Finish the tour at the Treasurer's House with some stories of its unearthly inhabitants (exterior visit only)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 11 stops.
Prices start at $216 per person for this York experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet your guide outside the York Art Gallery in Exhibition Square. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket or lanyard. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Walking Tours in England.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
We very much enjoyed our Walking Tour of York with Fraser today, September 15, 2025. We particularly enjoyed Fraser’s encyclopedic knowledge of York and its history and especially his debunking of common myths about York. His love of the city made it come alive for us. We highly recommend Fraser to anyone visiting York.
What a great tour! We learned so much and had fun along the way. Two hours was the perfect amount of time. Philip made thousands of years of history understandable and took us to some great photo stops. We’re so glad we did this tour!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide | 2 hours | 5.0 (2) | $216 | |
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