Overview
Your own personalized tour guide, taking you on a spectacular trip round the world famous city walls! You are provided a unique guided tour experience - you will be picked up at your hotel, or in town at a place of your choosing, at a time to suit you.
You will be taken around the walls, no big groups to tag along with or time schedules to keep, and even arrange coffee/food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tour escort/host
Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately)
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Outside York Minster near the entrance to the gift shop is the Roman Column. Its easy to find and right in the centre of town, a great place to meet!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• The Walls are occasionally closed in places due to emergency maintenance, or icy conditions. Should this occur on your booking we will adjust the tour accordingly to avoid this area
• The local provider takes no responsibility for any injury incurred whilst walking on the walls
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements (2 adults). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
What to expect
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York City Walls
20 min
The walls of York have a rich and bloodthirsty history stretching back nearly 2000 years. Whilst free to walk on, visitors can often leave the city having missed out on discovering the secrets of the walls, and the city they have protected for so long. These personalised tours provide a totally unique, bespoke and entertaining history of the walls and the city they have protected for so long. Each tour is designed just for you, so please get in touch with the local provider if you have any special interests or needs.
Refreshments can also be arranged along the way with some excellent coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to check out (own expense), and in addition will also tour other parts of the city too (Castle, Minster, Shambles etc) should you require. As local tour guides passionate about the city, they can also handle any restaurant bookings or just general advice about other things to do in York during your stay.
As these are bespoke tours, please contact the local provider as soon as you can in advance so your booking can be guaranteed and the guides have enough time to prepare the tour for your adequately.
Please note that the walls close at dusk, and some parts are occasionally closed if there are icy conditions. Whilst the walls are well designed for tourists, wheelchair access is limited however please contact the local provider if you require disabled access as alternative routes which walk beside the walls, not on them, can be arranged.
Should you require an evening tour, please contact the local provider to discuss your requirements, often the guides focus more on the other areas of York as well as the walls to provide a more atmospheric experience.
Please note that on this tour it will be only yourselves and your tour guide, for a truly personalized experience of the city. -
Multangular Tower
15 min
One of the finest roman structures in England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
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St. Mary's Abbey
15 min
The most picturesque place in York, often missed by visitors, with a world famous history - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
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King's Manor
15 min
Now part of the University, this was once the house of the Abbot of St Marys
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Bootham Bar
15 min
An entrance to the city has stood here for 2000 years - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
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York City Walls
15 min
A world heritage site - the only place on Earth to see Roman, viking & medieval defences all in one place - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
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Treasurer's House
10 min
Site of the most famous ghost story in the world!
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Barley Hall
10 min
A recreation of genuine medieval life. Note entrance is not included as part of the tour, however we can show you the best parts for free!
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Shambles
10 min
The most famous medieval street in the world, but it has a very dark history!
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Jorvik Viking Centre
10 min
Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world!
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Clifford's Tower
10 min
A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
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York Castle Museum
10 min
A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
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Micklegate Bar
10 min
the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
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Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar
10 min
the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about York Walls Private Walking Tour
Can I cancel York Walls Private Walking 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 1 hour 30 min–3 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Outside York Minster near the entrance to the gift shop is the Roman Column. Its easy to find and right in the centre of town, a great place to meet! Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
What's not included?
- Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately)
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits York City Walls, Multangular Tower, St. Mary's Abbey, King's Manor, Bootham Bar, Treasurer's House, Barley Hall, Shambles.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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