Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

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Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

2 Adults x $15.06

$30.12

Approx Total

$30.12

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Guided Walking Tour from Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide

Overview

90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for nearly 2000 years. Explore the medieval streets beneath the twinkling lights and discover the traditions and history of this Wonderful Winter City. Put your Christmas Jumper on and join Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Sarah Cowling, for a socially distanced experience to capture the Spirit of Christmas. Discover if York really England's most Christmassy City? Where did Rudolph get his Red Nose from? Which Grinch tried to cancel Christmas? and Which famous author read his stories in York and made us a present of Boxing Day? We will hear tales of Christmas Past, from the bacchanalian celebrations of Roman Britain to the Midwinter Feasts of the Vikings. They have all left their mark on our festivities today Come and get into the spirit of things in Britain's original Christmas City - we might even find some takeaway mulled wine!

Itinerary

York Minster (Pass By)

Did the first Christmas Festival take place here in 521AD? What is on the Altar at York Minster? Shelter in the shadow of this magnificent Gothic Minster and marvel at the Christmas Festivals this part of York has seen over the last 1500 Years.
York Theatre Royal (Pass By)

We pass by the Theatre Royal as we venture to another historical cultural venue and find out the significance of a Victorian Author who created Christmas as we know it.
York Mansion House (Pass By)

York - The Chocolate City. Christmas wouldn't be complete without this festive York-born treat!
Stonegate (Pass By)

Enjoy the wonderful lights and hear stories of medieval Christmas and the shopping of Christmas past.
The Roman Bath (Pass By)

What happened at Saturnalia, the Roman December festival? What did we take from it for our celebrations today.
Shambles Market (Pass By)

Should we really kiss under the mistletoe? and why would you eat fruitcake with cheese?
Parish of All Saints' Pavement (Pass By)

The Viking Mid-Winter Solstice is explored - what did we take from it for our traditional Christmas.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

November 20100% refund

November 21No refund

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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A great York tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Sarah was a friendly and enthusiastic guide with a wealth of knowledge making the walk super interesting.

Christmas Walking tour with Sarah

Published on Dec, 2024

Xmas Eve walk. Sarah was great, she’s a talented story teller and it was different to the usual ghost walks. Really informative but light hearted and easy to keep listening for 90 mins

Very informative

Published on Dec, 2024

Walking tour was very good. She is very very knowledgeable and even though it rained and was cold she kept in high spirits and kept us all the same. Would highly recommend

Packed full of information and fun facts!

Published on Dec, 2024

Sarah's tour was excellent. Informative, entertaining and pretty much word perfect! We really enjoyed it. York is a wonderful place at Christmas time.

Entertaining with historical facts thrown in

Published on Dec, 2024

Sarah was fantastic! Friendly, warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. The tour was interesting with historical fact and an added touch of humor. Highly recommend this tour!

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