Overview
This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide you with generous examples of their fabulous food & drink. You'll get to enjoy Yorkshire Cheeses, Fish & Chips, Tacos, Chocolate and Pintxos with Sherry before choosing a sweet or savoury finale with a well earned Yorkshire ale!
While walking between the venues you'll hear a bit about the history of York and pass by several of the cities major attractions such as York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the City Walls.
Your guide is a York based food writer who knows the city and its hospitality scene intimately. He's been featured in the Lonely Planet guide, is a coordinating judge for the Guild of Fine Food and helps run York Food & Drink Festival....You can recognise him by the cutlery tattoos!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet in front of the statue of William Etty, by the fountain in front of York Art Gallery
End point
The tour will finish in Walmgate Ale House.
What to expect
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William Etty Fountain & Statue
Meet in front of York Art Gallery and hear about the contribution made to Yorks history by William Etty
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20 min
Your first stop will be to sample Yorkshire Cheeses on Gillygate
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Bootham Bar
20 min
Pass through York City Walls on your way to explore more food and drink in York
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York City Walls
20 min
Participants will see the historic York City Walls
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York Minster
20 min
Pass by the iconic York Minster
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Low Petergate
20 min
Enjoy fish & chips in a family run business
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Shambles Market
15 min
After hearing about The Shambles and its historic status as home to many butchers, enjoy a choice of Tacos from the buzzing Shambles Market
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Castlegate
15 min
Visit a chocolate factory within the city walls and sample their products
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Clifford's Tower
15 min
Clifford's Tower is the remains of York Castle
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Fossgate
20 min
Appreciate the views back toward York Minster before enjoying Sherry & Pintxos at your penultimate stop
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Walmgate
30 min
Finish the tour with a final stop with food & drink in a 17th Century building on Walmgate
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
- Please make me aware of any allergies or dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about York on a Fork Food Tour
Can I cancel York on a Fork Food Tour 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?
Meet in front of the statue of William Etty, by the fountain in front of York Art Gallery
What's included?
- Snacks
Which places does it visit?
It visits William Etty Fountain & Statue, Bootham Bar, York City Walls, York Minster, Low Petergate, Shambles Market, Castlegate, Clifford's Tower.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by York on a Fork
