Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York | La Vacanza Travel

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, York
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • York
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for nearly 2000 years. Explore the medieval streets beneath the twinkling lights and discover the traditions and history of this Wonderful Winter City.
Put your Christmas Jumper on and join Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Sarah Cowling, for a socially distanced experience to capture the Spirit of Christmas. Discover if York really England's most Christmassy City? Where did Rudolph get his Red Nose from? Which Grinch tried to cancel Christmas? and Which famous author read his stories in York and made us a present of Boxing Day?

We will hear tales of Christmas Past, from the bacchanalian celebrations of Roman Britain to the Midwinter Feasts of the Vikings. They have all left their mark on our festivities today
Come and get into the spirit of things in Britain's original Christmas City - we might even find some takeaway mulled wine!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England

Did the first Christmas Festival take place here in 521AD? What is on the Altar at York Minster? Shelter in the shadow of this magnificent Gothic Minster and marvel at the Christmas Festivals this part of York has seen over the last 1500 Years.

Pass By: York Theatre Royal, St. Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD England

We pass by the Theatre Royal as we venture to another historical cultural venue and find out the significance of a Victorian Author who created Christmas as we know it.

Pass By: York Mansion House, St. Helens Square, York YO1 9QL England

York - The Chocolate City. Christmas wouldn't be complete without this festive York-born treat!

Pass By: Stonegate, York YO1 8AW England

Enjoy the wonderful lights and hear stories of medieval Christmas and the shopping of Christmas past.

Pass By: The Roman Bath, 9 St. Sampsons Square, York YO1 8RN England

What happened at Saturnalia, the Roman December festival? What did we take from it for our celebrations today.

Pass By: Shambles Market, 5 Silver Street, York YO1 8RY England

Should we really kiss under the mistletoe? and why would you eat fruitcake with cheese?

Pass By: Parish of All Saints' Pavement, High Ousegate, York England

The Viking Mid-Winter Solstice is explored - what did we take from it for our traditional Christmas.

Inclusions
  • Guided Walking Tour from Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Constantine the Great, 4 Minster Yard, York YO1 7JB, UK


    Departure Time

    04:00 PM


    Return Details

    Parliament Street, Parliament St, York YO1, UK

    Voucher info

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

    Duration

    1 hour 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    Teresa999

    08 Jan, 2024

    Brilliant, funny, informational walking tour. Sarah’s stories seamlessly wove Christmas into the history of York, from the Romans through to Terry’s Chocolate Oranges (my husband’s favourite part) via Rudolph, monks and and mince pies we thoroughly enjoyed our sparkling introduction to this beautiful city. We are thoroughly convinced that York really is the ‘most Christmassy city’! and we will be back 🌟🌟🌟

    Derek1946

    31 Dec, 2023

    The tour was extremely windy by the Minster! But we had an excellent guide, Michele, who kept the group of just under 20 entertained and informed. She was excellent. I have lived in York most of my life and learnt a great deal. And I think our American friends were very engaged in the tour and the variety of places visited, as well as the references to Vikings and Romans and the medieval era. I liked the piece about Charles Dickens too. Very good, highly recommended!

    GulsunKoyas

    24 Dec, 2023

    Charles Dickens impacting Xmas celebrations. Lots of interesting facts nicely told. Enjoyed it a lot.

    kristoffert162

    23 Dec, 2023

    Sarah was fantastic tour guide, She explained everything that we need to know about York. She's very jolly and gladly to answer all question that was asked. Definitely, Sarah is one of a kind. 🤗

    andrewwL4242OD

    21 Dec, 2023

    Sarah provided a wonderful Christmas themed tour of her city. Her historical references were spot on and helped us understand the city and how it grew from Romans to Vikings to Georgian and modern times.

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    5 ⭐️ tour of Christmas in Your

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    Flexible walking exploration of the old city of York

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    Sarah was exceptional!

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    Well worth doing.

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    A must for a Christmas visit to York!

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    Fabulous experience !

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    Lovely Christmassy tour

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    Listen to history of York and Christmas

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    Amazing Insight plus Orange Segments!

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    Fantastic Tour

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    Happy Holidays with Sarah in York!!

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