York Uncovered Walking Tour of City Centre
Overview
Join us on an insightful walking tour of York, highlighting untold histories and diverse stories.
On the York Uncovered™ tour, you will go beyond the conventional stories of the city, hearing about the impact of women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ individuals from York's past.
This tour invites attendees to see beyond the stonework and uncover the lesser known narratives of York, while learning about the long and rich history of the medieval city. Walking through the beautiful city centre, you will discuss its early settlement, medieval expansion and vibrant industrial heritage.
This tour was written and researched by academic historians from the University of Oxford and is delivered by trained student guides from York. It asks questions that provoke new ways of seeing the city landscape and its history, encouraging attendees to see York as more than a small English city and instead as a vital international urban centre.
What's Included
- Uncomfortable York Guide
- Tour does not go into any buildings or attractions.
Meeting Location
High Petergate
York YO1 7EH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
York
UK
Tour finishes at the riverside of Tower Gardens.
What To Expect
York Minster
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Barley Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kings Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pavement
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Castlegate
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tower Gardens
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the York Uncovered Walking Tour of City Centre?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025
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