Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
Description
The tour begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn (25 High Petergate). From there you'll learn about the famous conspirators and the gun powder plot, in the very birthplace of Guy Fawkes himself! We'll then proceed to York Minster yard, where you'll learn all about the Minsters rich history. We'll also visit several other famous spots in York, including The Shambles, Museum Gardens, and many more hidden streets and area around the city where you'll be treated to local stories, and all kinds of hidden gems!
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Itinerary
You'll hear about the complete history of York's beautiful Minster, including details about the carvings, it's medieval history and maybe even have a chat with the stone masons!
Hear the rich history of the Museum Gardens and maybe even say hello to the falconers and their birds of prey!
Experience the history of St Mary's Abbey in Museum Gardens. This timeless gem is a must on this tour and is sure to impress any history buff!
Experience some the oldest places still standing in York at the Shambles and the Shambles market, along with tales that are both astounding and some a little grusome!
Experience the rich history of the church of All Saints Pavement, with some incredible and surprising stories!
Learn all about Saint Margaret Clitherow and her harrowing and noble story.
Learn the historical and sometimes gruesome stories of Clifford's Tower, and the history of the monarchs who are connected to it.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(586)
Characterful and knowledgeable guide who kept the tour interesting and informative. We were quite amazed at how well our guide knew his history and how enthusiastic he was given he’s been doing tours for a long time!
Dave was a great tour guide and an Absolute Mine of Information !!! The walk wasn’t difficult and is easily doable for the Elderly amongst us. His knowledge of the history of York is unsurpassed. Give yourself a couple of hours to do the tour and get back to your starting point. Well worth doing with Dave for the Education.
Dave Haws was the sweetest Yorkshire man who loved to tell stories and share his life with us. I thoroughly enjoyed feeling like I was walking with a family member on his tour.
Dave is an excellent tour guide. He is so knowledgeable and puts the information across in an understandable, and humorous, way. It is certainly not ‘off script’ which what we like. The tour was tailored to our small group and we certainly felt like we had seen some hidden gems. I would highly recommend this tour and Dave.
You saw and found out things about the City, which you wouldn’t get from a book or walking around d by yourselves. David was so interesting and knowledgeable of the area.
This is without doubt the best tour I ever went on, without exaggeration. I joined the tour by chance and am very, very happy about it. I love history and Dave knows everything about medieval York. We spend hours walking around the cathedral and York and he managed to answer nearly every question we had, even the obscure ones. It is ages that I had so much fun during a guiding tours, many tour guys I met just followed a script without much enthusiasm or deep knowledge about their topic. So if you love history and want a very very deep dive, I cannot recommend Dave enough.
Dave Haw was excellent. His knowledge of local history was outstanding and he delivered it in a very friendly way.
Dave was an excellent guide with a fantastic knowledge. He took us round York Minster and we really learnt a lot about this incredible building. His walk through York through the small back streets was very interesting and we had a great feel for how life was back in the medieval and recent times. If your visiting York book this tour and ask for Dave. You won’t be disappointed m.
Dan was absolutely wonderful. So much knowledge about so many things. He modified the tour on behalf of my wheelchair-bound husband. Highly recommend his tour.
Dave Yorkshire born and bred and his knowledge, humour and wonderful accent made for a fantastic walk tour!! A must do !!
