Welcome to York - The River Route
Overview
From the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, via Vikings, the Norman Conquest and the Wars of the Roses, the history of York is the history of England. This city has been at the heart of the action for nearly 2000 years.
With York’s Hidden History, you’ll be at the heart of the action too, in the expert company of our local guides. Using knowledge and humour they'll tell the city's secrets whilst showing you the famous sights.
We offer two Welcome to York walks, aimed at people new to the city. On our River Route we’ll take a waterside walk through 2000 years of amazing history. Starting outside the Yorkshire Museum, in the shadow of the city’s ancient walls, we’ll explain how a Roman military outpost turned into imperial Eboracum. Making our way across the city via St Mary’s Abbey, the River Ouse, and King’s Staith, we’ll tell tales of fights and floods, monks and merchants, before finishing our walk beneath Clifford’s Tower, in the heart - or maybe the moat - of York Castle.
What's Included
- Unique expertise from our PhD-qualified leaders
Meeting Location
Museum Gardens
Museum Street, York YO1 7FR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Clifford's Tower
Tower Street, York YO1 9SA, UK
We finish the walk at the foot of Clifford's Tower, near the York Castle Museum.
What To Expect
St. Mary's Abbey
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hamlet Of St Marygate
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ouse Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
King's Staith
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clifford's Tower
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-317401P4
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