Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour
Overview
This is an entirely personal service - once you have made your booking we will get in touch to arrange where to come and meet you (such as any city centre landmark or hotel). We will ensure you don't miss any of the highlights - including the world-famous Minster, medieval city walls and Shambles - but if you have any particular areas of interest, please get in touch. It's your tour and we want you to see York your way!
PLEASE NOTE - OUR VISITORS' SAFETY IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE AND WE PLEDGE TO FOLLOW ALL CURRENT GUIDELINES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND DISEASE PREVENTION.
Inclusions
- Complementary map of York
- Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads
- Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
The largest medieval gothic cathedral in the UK - a symphony in stone
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Exhibition Square, York England
The best view in York - a handsome piazza in which it is possible to see 2000 years of history: just by turning in a circle!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: King's Manor, The Kings Manor Exhibition Square University of York, York YO1 7EP England
York's royal palace - occupied by Henry VIII and Charles I
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Mary's Abbey, Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England
The spectacular remains of the largest monastery in northern England - built by the Normans, ruined by Henry VIII
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Multangular Tower, Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England
The oldest structure in York - the ten-sided Roman corner tower has been standing for almost 2000 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: York City Walls, York YO1 7HB England
Enjoy spectacular views from the most picturesque section of the 13th century city wall
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England
The most celebrated, and best-preserved, medieval street in York. The inspiration for Diagon Alley.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides are equipped with clear perspex visors - participants may wish to use face masks at their discretion. The route ensures you won't miss any of the highlights of York, but does avoid any overly-congested areas.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Had a wonderful private tour with Sarah and Alfred. Their enthusiasm, knowledge and love of the city shone through. We have lived in the York area for over thirty years, yet we still learnt so many new things, including the York cats! We now walk around with reawakened eyes. We highly recommend ...
Had a wonderful private tour with Sarah and Alfred. Their enthusiasm, knowledge and love of the city shone through. We have lived in the York area for over thirty years, yet we still learnt so many new things, including the York cats! We now walk around with reawakened eyes. We highly recommend the tour to York residents as well as visitors to the city. Thank you both, your guide book is great as well Alfred.An excellent tour. Alfred, our guide, took 10 of us on a private historic walking tour of York. Spanning the Roman, Viking , Medieval, Victorian and modern periods of the city. An easy pace took us from exhibition square by one of the city's gates, through the museum gardens, St. Mary's church an...
An excellent tour. Alfred, our guide, took 10 of us on a private historic walking tour of York. Spanning the Roman, Viking , Medieval, Victorian and modern periods of the city. An easy pace took us from exhibition square by one of the city's gates, through the museum gardens, St. Mary's church and the city walls, to the heart of the city and its hidden snickleways, ending up at the shambles. The tour was entertaining, interesting and informative. I definately recommend the tour.Was surprised how many women influenced history in York..... Sarah led an interesting and informative tour. Very enjoyable
Was surprised how many women influenced history in York..... Sarah led an interesting and informative tour. Very enjoyableAlfred led our group (Rick Steves) on a guided tour of the walled city. He was very informative, and excited about his city and it's history. Highly recommend.
Alfred led our group (Rick Steves) on a guided tour of the walled city. He was very informative, and excited about his city and it's history. Highly recommend.Alex Hickling was our guide in August of 2019. He walked us through the historic and architectural sites of York, with history spanning the last 2000 years. His explanation of what and why happened in and around the York in this time span was most informative and very lively. His depth of knowled...
Alex Hickling was our guide in August of 2019. He walked us through the historic and architectural sites of York, with history spanning the last 2000 years. His explanation of what and why happened in and around the York in this time span was most informative and very lively. His depth of knowledge is immense. The tour of the York Minster was especially deep and informative, and the Minter itself is the most beautiful and impressive site.This is the best tour we have ever taken. Alfred was truly a delight and a gem. He is a wealth of information and history buff. Taking a private tour with him provided the opportunity to chat about so much history, linger at places, and have every question answered so thoughtfully. Next time we g...
This is the best tour we have ever taken. Alfred was truly a delight and a gem. He is a wealth of information and history buff. Taking a private tour with him provided the opportunity to chat about so much history, linger at places, and have every question answered so thoughtfully. Next time we go to York we will be seeing him. He wrote a book, BTW!