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The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

York, United Kingdom

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The story of York is the story of England in wood, stone and chocolate. Let our expert guides lead you on a ninety-minute journey through 2000 years, from the arrival of the Romans to the birth of the KitKat. This family-friendly walking tour includes all the key sights - including the Minster and Shambles - though we will also lead you deep into the medieval maze, or Snickelways. This is the secret side of York you would never be able to experience from an open-topped bus!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAFETY OF OUR VISITORS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE: WE PLEDGE TO FOLLOW ALL CURRENT GUIDELINES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND TO ENSURE THIS THE TOURS ARE LIMITED TO A CAPACITY OF SIX PEOPLE PER GUIDE.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Mary's Abbey, Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England

The magnificent ruins of the largest abbey in northern England

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England

A stunning Victorian botanic garden containing the standing remains of the Roman fortress - the place where York began!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England

The largest medieval gothic cathedral in northern Europe

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Stonegate, York YO1 8AW England

Explore the labyrinth of medieval shortcuts or 'Snickelways'

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England

The best-preserved medieval street in Europe - famous across the world as the inspiration for Diagon Alley

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions

  • Complementary map of York
  • Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads
  • Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • The route ensures you won't miss any of the highlights of York, but does avoid any overly-congested areas.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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