K
Exceptional Tour!
Our York walking tour was superb! Tom, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, articulate, and quite personable. Highly rate this experience as part of our European trip.
York Walking Tour including York Minster
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $34 / person
- Location
- York, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 21 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Footprints Tours Limited
Description
This 2-hour walking tour provides you with fantastic insights into the most historic and world famous sites in York. Starting with Romans you will explore the 'Snickelways' of York - a unique collection of small streets and footpaths - and architectural wonders that have captivated the world's attention for centuries. The tour culminates in the magical York Minster - a must see for any walking tour, and you have an option to choose the tour with or without the entrance fee.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $34
- Child (ages 5–15)
- $27
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 23 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Clifford's Tower
The guide will provide you with information on this site and allow for photos
Fairfax House
King's Manor
Monk Bar
Multangular Tower
St. Mary's Abbey
St William's College
York Minster
The guide will provide you with information on this site and allow for photos. You can then enter separately and spend as much time as you wish inside the most famous site in York
York City Walls
Stonegate
What's included
Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
21 reviews
How it compares in York
- Starting price $34 is 39% above the typical $24 for tours of similar length in York
Excurgo comparison of 186 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does York Walking Tour including York Minster take?
York Walking Tour including York Minster lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does York Walking Tour including York Minster cost?
Prices start at $34 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.
What days does York Walking Tour including York Minster run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does York Walking Tour including York Minster cost for children?
Children aged 5–15 pay from $27, adults from $34.
Does York Walking Tour including York Minster sell out?
It can: 23 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel York Walking Tour including York Minster for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is York Walking Tour including York Minster offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(21)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Brilliant tour , great Guide -highly recommended
Tom was an excellent guide for the York walking tour. Very friendly young man with detailed knowledge of British history. He was very thorough and took us through every area that was worth visiting. Have taken many walking tours across the world; this ranks amongst the best.
J
Great walkabout in York
Tom made this a great walkabout, he is very passionate and knowledgeable about York would thoroughly recommend you book with him.
J
Day in York
We came.up from.Nottingham for a day in York. The city is so beautiful & so historical. So very many historical sights to see. We really enjoyed the day. The minster us amazing.
F
Great tour with Emily
Amazing tour with Emily. The tour was very interesting and informative. Emily was a wonderful guide, extremely friendly, kind and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about York. I was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour, so it was very personalised. I would highly recommend this tour!
I
Very good tour and great tour guide Emily
We had a great time exploring the city and the tour guide Emily was very friendly and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend if you're interested in the city and it's history!
Operator response
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed Emily's tour and thank you for your recommendation, we really appreciate it. We hope to see you at one of our other locations soon!
M
This is a must to see it.
This is such a beautiful building. If you spend a for whole week just looking around, you still would n't see all of it.
Operator response
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the York Minster! It is a stunning building and we are proud to introduce people to its features and history.
X
Very Interesting
Thanks, enjoyed ourselves Lots of information on history and anecdotes about olde York Avoided massive ques for Minster with pre-paid ticket. Result
Operator response
We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your time in York with us! We aim to provide tours that are both informative and amusing, so it is great to hear feedback like this. Thank you for letting us show you around!
M
Great tour
Absolutely loved it! great value for money as well for what was a private tour just for two of us; the price included tickets for minster.
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Operator response
Thank you for joining us at one of our up-and-coming locations! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your private tour.
J
Informative Tour
Our tour guide, Caroline, was very knowledgeable regarding the history of York and the best places to visit on this short walking tour. She also gave us great recommendations for places to visit on our own after the tour and good places to eat.
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