Overview
A great, unique and memorable Tour of the city of YORK, the most spectacular Medieval city in YORKSHIRE AND the North of England.
Founded by the Romans in 71 AD, York was occupied by Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and invaded by the Normans!
Its great Gothic Cathedral: the York Minster, the ruins of a Medieval Monastery, its Castle, its wall, and public gardens, Georgian and Victorian Architecture... something to discover and explore at every step during our walk.
One of the most photogenic and picturesque cities in the UK.
York still preserves a large group of buildings, churches and market for more than 600 years, taking us on a journey to the Middle Ages.
Let's climb the defensive wall, and walk a portion of this magnificent structure, with the best views of the city.
Discover York with me, you will learn everything about the city and its importance to England since it appeared on maps 2000 years ago.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Walking tour of Medieval York, with access to the Defensive Wall. Professional Tourism Guide.
Tickets to Museums, Churches, attractions. It is a tour of the city of York, without tickets.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Central Library. York Library, main door (outside) Museum Street.
End point
Clifford's Tower, medieval castle/tower area
What to expect
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St. Mary's Abbey
30 min
Ruins of Medieval St Mary's Abbey, within the gardens of the Yorkshire Museum.
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Shambles
20 min
Medieval Street, next to the market. The best collection of medieval houses and 'snickelways' alleys more than 600 years old, inspiration for scenes from 'Harry Potter'
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St. Helen's Square
10 min
Mansion house, or residence of the Mayor, and former gateway to the Roman Fort, today with very fine buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, with businesses, bars and restaurants.
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York City Walls
30 min
We ascend the defensive wall of the city, a formidable Medieval structure of almost 4 km, very well preserved, exploring some of the access gates to the city of York.
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Merchant Adventurers' Hall
10 min
We stop to admire this spectacular building completed in 1360 AD.
For centuries, this construction has been the center of commerce for the city's great merchants.
A medieval gem in the middle of the city. -
Clifford's Tower
15 min
An icon of medieval York: the Great Tower of what was the Castle erected since 1066 AD, when William the Conqueror began his reign of England
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York Minster
20 min
One of the largest Gothic Cathedrals in Europe, an impressive building built between the 13th and 15th centuries, seat of the Archbishopric of York, located on the ruins of the Roman fort.
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St William's College
20 min
Another medieval building not to be missed, standing for 600 years, part of the York Minster complex. Beautiful construction of a York that prospered a lot.
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Multangular Tower
15 min
York was founded by the Roman Empire 1900 years ago, and today we can see one of the towers that enclosed a military garrison that housed 5,500 soldiers.
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Barley Hall
10 min
Do you want 'Medieval'? We pass in front of this spectacular 14th century house, and thus we understand how York had so much influence many centuries ago!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Medieval York City Centre: some streets and parks are uneven, it is a medieval city.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Complete Tour of York
Can I cancel Complete Tour of York for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Central Library. York Library, main door (outside) Museum Street.
What's included?
- Walking tour of Medieval York, with access to the Defensive Wall. Professional Tourism Guide.
What's not included?
- Tickets to Museums, Churches, attractions. It is a tour of the city of York, without tickets.
Which places does it visit?
It visits St. Mary's Abbey, Shambles, St. Helen's Square, York City Walls, Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Clifford's Tower, York Minster, St William's College.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Spanish.
Operated by Descubre York Tours
