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.

20 minutes

Multangular Tower

One of the finest roman structures in England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

15 minutes

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!

15 minutes

King's Manor

Now part of the University, this was once the house of the Abbot of St Marys

15 minutes

Bootham Bar

An entrance to the city has stood here for 2000 years - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

15 minutes

York City Walls

A world heritage site - the only place on Earth to see Roman, viking & medieval defences all in one place - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

15 minutes

Treasurer's House

Site of the most famous ghost story in the world!

10 minutes

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!

10 minutes

Shambles

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

10 minutes

Jorvik Viking Centre

Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world!

10 minutes

Clifford's Tower

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

10 minutes

York Castle Museum

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

10 minutes

Micklegate Bar

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

10 minutes

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