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York Walls Private Walking Tour

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York, England

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90 to 180 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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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.

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
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

We typically meet at the Roman Column by York Minster, but this is YOUR tour, so we can meet you on foot at the reception of your hotel anywhere in the city centre, or at a location of your choosing

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Meeting point

Minster Yard
York YO1 7HH, UK

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

End point

Museum Street
York YO1 7FR, UK

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

What To Expect

York City Walls

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.
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St. Mary's Abbey

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

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Bootham Bar

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

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Treasurer's House

Site of the most famous ghost story in the world!
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Barley Hall

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

The most famous medieval street in the world, but it has a very dark history!
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Jorvik Viking Centre

Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world!
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Clifford's Tower

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York Castle Museum

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Micklegate Bar

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 (Pass By)

the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult/senior
  • A minimum of 2 adults/seniors per booking is required (single adult is available but at a surcharge at our discretion)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the York Walls Private Walking 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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  • 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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult/senior
  • A minimum of 2 adults/seniors per booking is required (single adult is available but at a surcharge at our discretion)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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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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