Private Viking Walk of York | La Vacanza Travel

Private Viking Walk of York

Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, York
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  • 90 to 120 minutes
  • York
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the extraordinary Viking history of York, and the incredible tales of the most famous Vikings of them all - Ragnar, Ivar the Boneless, Erik Bloodaxe and Harald Hardrada. Why was York such an important Viking city, and why were so many Viking battles fought here? Find out why in this exclusive, personalized 2-hour walking tour of Viking York. ... meeting you at a time and location to suit you (for example at your hotel) there are no set times to meet or big groups to join with, this is your own tour which you can take at your own pace. For a small additional fee this can also include a stop off at an authentic Viking Themed Bar in York (great in the cold weather!), located on the same site as the legendary Viking Kings of York!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: York City Walls, York YO1 7HB England

This is a personalized tour through the Viking Capital of Britain - Jorvik! Discover the fascinating true story behind the Vikings, as well as the legendary tales told in the sagas, many of which are set in our fair city. There are no set times to meet or big groups to join with, this is your own private tour which you can take at your own pace. Hear about the deeds of Ivar the Boneless, Eirik Bloodaxe, and Harald Hardaraada, the story of the Vikings arrival, and their eventual downfall.

Learn how the streets got their names and what they mean, how the pagan Vikings became Christians, and their impact on the world around us today, including laws, language and customs. For a additional small fee, depending on the weather (and with prior arrangement) the tour can include either a stop-off, or to finish, at an authentic Viking themed bar, built right on top of the original feasting hall!

Duration: 20 minutes

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

A medieval abbey with a very important viking heritage!

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The most famous viking in the world is buried here, his exact location is still a mystery!

Stop At: Jorvik Viking Centre, 19 Coppergate Coppergate Shopping Centre, York YO1 9WT England

Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world! Please note entrance price is not included as part of the tour

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England

The most famous medieval street in the world, with a strong Viking Heritage, but it has a very dark history!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: York Castle Museum, Eye of York Tower St, York YO1 9RY England

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England , built by the descendants of the Vikings, the Normans - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Clifford's Tower, Tower Street, York YO1 9SA England

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England , built by the descendants of the Vikings, the Normans - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Tour escort/host
  • Private walking tour

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Stop at Viking-themed bar in York (additional fee)
  • Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not 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

Roman Column, 11 Minster Yard, York YO1 7HH, UK
Traveler pickup is offered
We will meet you at the reception of your hotel, or alternatively anywhere of your choosing (for example we can meet you after lunch at your restaurant, or alternatively finish the tour somewhere where you can get something to eat / drink)


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

90 to 120 minutes


User's Reviews

Galya A

18 Nov, 2023

I really wanted to like this tour, especially because the guide seemed interesting and upbeat. Unfortunately, the reality didn't match my expectations. The tour barely touched on Viking history, and missed half of the proposed itinerary. I can't recommend this tour as it was off topic and didn’t feel like a good value for money. Despite being promised insights into York's rich Viking history, the tour ended up being incoherent, with hardly any Viking stories. Instead, I got a mix of random facts, mostly focusing on Romans and history as recent as Henry VIII. The tour missed the mark on its Viking theme. What disappointed me even more was that we didn't visit most of the places listed in the itinerary, such as the Jorvik Viking Center, Castle Museum, cliff tower, and the Viking-themed bar. Considering it was a private tour with just me and the guide, we were extremely mobile and missing all those stops confused me. I asked about the Jorvik center at the end, and the guide informed me it was already closed and I couldn’t visit even by myself. This information should have been communicated earlier so we could adjust the start time, begin the tour there, or at least notify me of potential closures beforehand. While I understand Viking history is based on folklore, titling a tour "Vikings" is misleading when the tour doesn't live up to that promise. The tour was exactly 1.5 hour long. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.

Janet_T

13 Nov, 2023

Brilliant tour. Learned a lot and we were thoroughly entertained Great insights into the history of York and the manifestation of that in the city today. Highly recommended!

Nanci_A

27 Sep, 2023

Perhaps we did not do enough research, but the tour was not at all what we expected. Our guide only spoke about the Romans and the Viking. No other history. But most importantly he said it was a private tour and we could see what we wanted. When we said we wanted to see the cathedral he said “no, not part of his tour”! He said we could go in afterwards, but when we did it was closed. A licensed guide of York, should know the hours of the main attraction.

antonio1416

17 Jun, 2023

Tour guide advised a pick up area closer to be able to give us a full tour experience. Our guide John was very informative and knew the history of York inside and out. Not only covering the Viking eta but also romans until Tudor period We found it very informative and easy to understand. My wife who is not a real history buff also said she enjoyed the tour (which is saying something ) Job. Also gave us tips on places to go and see. I would totally recommend John for a private tour

Jessie_B

22 May, 2023

Really knowledgeable tour guide and had a lot of fun learning the history. Was nice and informative, and was a really great interactive experience.

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I fell in love with York and will definitely back for more history and discovers

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A must for anyone wanting to know the history of York

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York is amazing place where we learned about Roman and Viking times.

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This is tour will bring out your inner Viking!

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