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The Unconventional York™ Tour

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | York, England

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Overview

Join us on an insightful walking tour of York, highlighting untold histories and diverse stories.

On the Unconventional York™ 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 guides from York.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot always accommodate last-minute bookings for private or group tours. Please contact us directly if you want to book a tour within the next 24 hours.

What's Included

  • Uncomfortable York Guide
  • Tour does not go into any buildings or attractions.
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Meeting Location

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High Petergate
York YO1 7EH, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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York
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Tour finishes at the riverside of Tower Gardens.

What To Expect

York Minster

Tour begins outside the dazzling York Minster Cathedral, where we introduce the tour and discuss the staging of heritage sapces.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barley Hall

Learn about Medieval York and the holes in our modern understandings of it.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kings Square

At our second stop in the historic city centre we introduce the chocolate history of the city and commercialisation.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pavement

Walking down the historic street, tellingly named 'pavement' you will learn about the Rowntree Grocer's and the beginnings of international trade networks in the city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Friargate Quaker Meeting House

Immerse yourself in the medieval Friargate area and learn about the first female confectionaries in the city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower Gardens

Finish the tour with an overview of Jewish history in the city, from the early medieval to the modern.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Unconventional York™ Tour?

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Uncomfortable York Guide
  • Tour does not go into any buildings or attractions.

Additional Info

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  • 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

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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).

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