Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, York
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  • 2 hours
  • York
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Don't get lost in the crowds. Explore York at your own pace and in private with one of our expert, fully qualified, personable guides. Delve deep into the medieval maze and discover secret corners few other visitors get to see.

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 (exterior only) 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 experience York your way!

Itinerary
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

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

8 Museum St, York YO1 7DT, UK
Traveler pickup is offered
We can meet you at any city centre hotel, restaurant or easily identifiable landmark, such as the Minster. Once your booking is confirmed we will get in touch to to arrange a suitable meeting point. If you are just arriving into York we can advise on car parking or meet you at the railway station.


Return Details

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate, York YO1 7NT, UK

Voucher info

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

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

Chez_H

06 Sep, 2023

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!

Richard_M

25 Jul, 2023

Alfred was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We know some Yorkshire history; he picked up on that and directed his comments and observations accordingly. We highly recommend.

Claire B

18 Jul, 2023

Alfred was a good guy. Super friendly and full of knowledge. Would definitely recommend this tour with Alfred!. Learned a lot of things that I didn’t know despite many school trips!

Doug_M

13 Jul, 2023

Sarah was excellent, we covered the parts of the city that were most interesting. Although the tour didn’t include entry to the Minster, we had tickets for later in the day, she gave us a history of the different structures on the site which made our visit much better. She has a great depth of knowledge about the city and shared it with relevance. We would highly recommend this tour.

LizB918

14 Jun, 2023

Our 2hr walking tour was superb👏 Sara had so much historical knowledge and planned our route related to important information very well. It was just my husband and I which was great and we had time to ask lots of questions. By the time we’d finished we felt as though we’d not only achieved York’s story, but had achieved a new frind in Sara! Such a lovely friendly person. Both she and her husband Alfred communicated with us very well prior to our arrival in York. I would thoroughly recommend their guidance.

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I now know why york is a walled city

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Beautiful York

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A great introduction to York

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Even the children were highly entertained

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