The Unconventional York™ Tour
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.
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
Friargate Quaker Meeting House
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
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Activity code: C-419391P1
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