York City walking tour - History Chronicles | La Vacanza Travel

York City walking tour - History Chronicles

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

Overview

A tour 6000 years in the making!

Discover York on this highly rated history tour as we head off the tourist beat to discover the real history of York.
From the cities origins, we look at the defences, and architecture, Robert the Bruce, Oliver Cromwell, Constantine the Great, kings and queens and many others who would shape the cities rich past.

Along the way you'll see the flora and Fauna, city walls, and snickleways as we debunk the cities myths and walk in the footsteps of Romans to tourist!

No stone is left unturned on this exciting story of York.

Itinerary
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Pass By: York, York, North Yorkshire, England

Our guide will show you what makes York so unique, the Medieval walls and Gateways, the Minster, the ancient Shambles, Lantern towers, rivers and castle. See the grave of Dick Turpin and walk through 2000 years of the cities heritage follow in the footsteps of ancient tribes, Romans, Kings and Queens and some of histories most notorious. Our guides can also take you around the museums of your choice for an additional fee.

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

The largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster took 252 years too build. There are Minster guides inside, tours last an hour.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Clifford's Tower, Tower Street, York YO1 9SA England

Walking around the Motte of the castle built in 1069, your guide will bring alive its bloody and dark secrets, walk in the grounds of what would have been on elf the finest castles in England.

Pass By: Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, York YO1 9XD England

Walk down into the Medieval levels of the City and let our guide tell you about the richest Guild in York and the part the traders played in Yorks prosperity. Find out how important women were in this guild.

Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England

The street of the Butchers, our guide will take to the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe, and exploring with to uncover the secrets of one of Yorks oldest streets.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St Cuthbert's Church, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW England

We take a look at this medieval church with its rich history, built partially from Roman brick work it also features Saxon and Norman architecture. Its most unique feature is its 'Devils door' we will unravel the truth behind the myth.

Duration: 6 minutes

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

We take in a section of the medieval walls where you'll see the cities Roman defences, danish earthwork and discover its medieval past, sieges, and Victorian alterations. We will also pass by the old Jewish quarter of the city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Statue of Constantine the Great, York Minster, York England

Learn about the origins of York, its visiting emperors and delve into the story of Constantine the Great, his effect on Christianity and York.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Black Swan, 23 Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PR England

As we enter the old Hungate Parish, you'll discover the Black Swan, its famous residents and links to the battle of Quebec. Near by is a building whose architecture reflects the Irish heritage of the area as well as having a chance to spot one of Yorks famous Black Cats.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Merchant Taylors' Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX England

On the city walls you'll see the Merchant Taylors, discover how guilds became the economic centre of Cities like York, the Taylors significance to the city and its role today.

Duration: 4 minutes

Stop At: Shambles Market, 5 Silver Street, York YO1 8RY England

Visit the market and discover their significance in Yorks economic growth.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Monk Bar, Off Lord Mayors Walk, York YO1 2LH England

One of 6 gates in York you'll discover its role in the city defences, the legend of the Wild men of York as well as our Bars more gruesome uses.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ogleforth, York YO1, UK

As we walk along this Saxon street you'll discover the Dutch House, it's significance to architectural changes after the Great fire of London and the emergence of Insurance policies.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Kings Square, City Centre, York YO1 8BH England

In this ancient square you'll discover the meaning behind our street names and thinner Viking heritage and learn about the very centre of the city of Jorvic

Duration: 5 minutes

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

From out side we'll look at the old building s of the museum looking at prison reform, the building usage in the past and delve into the myth and stories behind the real Dick Turpin.

Duration: 7 minutes

Inclusions
  • No free inclusions

Exclusions
  • Museum and attraction Entry fees. Price range £6 - £17
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

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


Return Details

Parish of All Saints, Pavement, High Ousegate, York YO1 8RZ, UK

Voucher info

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

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

Richard_H

18 Apr, 2024

The very knowledgeable guide made it a very good tour. Excellent. Learnt a whole lot more of English history in a fun way and not at all boring. Made history come alive.

Lisaetfamille

18 Apr, 2024

We had an absolute blast. Our guide was super knowledgeable, especially about all the great musicians that are from Manchester or have played here. He had a little loudspeaker and played us a snipet of various songs at the appropriate stops. He also managed to take us inside several of the grand old hotels which we would not have entered on our own. Overall a really good tour.

Lenard_M

14 Apr, 2024

A very competently led tour of York's multi-phased history, with some fascinating tidbits added for colour.

Kathryn_M

08 Apr, 2024

very informative and covered alot of history in a manageable way well worth doing would highly recommend

ElizabethA_B

03 Apr, 2024

Hearing even more history than on my other York tours. Going along the city wall, along streets I had not traversed. Again the guide was so knowledgeable and answers all my questions.

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