United Kingdom · Walking Tours

York Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

2 Hours Round trip from York Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private walking tour of York with a professional local guide
02 See landmarks including York Minster, The Shambles, and Clifford’s Tower
03 Learn about York’s Roman, Saxon, Viking, and medieval past
04 Discover the story of William the Conqueror and the Scottish Wars
05 Explore the city’s evolution into the modern age
06 Option to customize the tour with your local guide on the spot

Step into the layered history of York on a private walking tour through one of England’s most storied cities. Founded by the Romans and shaped by Saxon, Viking, medieval, and modern influences, York offers a remarkable journey through time, with landmarks such as York Minster, The Shambles, Clifford’s Tower, and the JORVIK Viking Centre along the way.

With a professional local guide leading just your group, you’ll explore the city’s streets and monuments while learning how York evolved through conquest, conflict, religion, and industry. This private format also allows for some customization on the spot, making it a flexible and engaging introduction to the city.

Step into the layered history of York on a private walking tour through one of England’s most storied cities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City York

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

You will see: York Minster St Michael-le-Belfrey Stonegate All Saints Church The Shambles Merchant Adventurers' Hall JORVIK Viking Centre York Castle Museum York Crown Court Clifford's Tower

You will learn about: The ancient past of this city Roman Empire and its fall Saxon rule The arrival of the Vikings Medieval age and the road to the kingdom William the Conqueror The Scottish Wars The Industrial Revolution and arrival of the modern age

The route