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57 results | All York Tours

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Journey back in time on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of York, England’s quintessential medieval town. Your flexible 24-hour ticket enables you build a custom itinerary of York’s main attractions such as The Stonebow, Clifford’s Tower, Museum Gardens and more. With unobstructed views from the open-top viewing deck and 20 possible stops around town, you have the best of the city at your fingertips.
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$19.64
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$19.64

Ouse River Sightseeing Cruise in York
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See the historic city of York from a different perspective during a 45-minute or 1-hour cruise on the Ouse River. Relax during a leisurely sail, accompanied by commentary that details the history and culture of York, and enjoy unobstructed views of landmarks such as Clifford’s Tower and the York Museum and Gardens. Choose from several departure times to suit your schedule.
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$16.57
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$16.57

York Witches and History Walking Tour with Potion Making
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Be among the first to join this brand new walking tour with a potion-making experience. There's nothing else quite like it. Fascinating historical tales, with a focus on those relating to Witchcraft, the spooky, and the strange.
Join a characterful witch who will captivate you with this engaging, often enlightening and ultimately uplifting experience.
Explore the dimly lit streets and spooky snickets of York's Medieval Old Town. Watch out on the cobbles as you lend your ears to terrible tales of the Witches of Yorkshire. Tread lightly as you walk on the very ground these mysterious and sometimes sinister events occurred.
In addition to exploring York, also enter the Potions Cauldron for your extra special immersive Potion Making Experience. Uncover the secret room and get lost in another world as our special effects take you on a quest to make the perfect potion. Drink and enjoy!
Part of this experience is an outdoor walking tour so dress for the weather my dears.
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$17.18
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$17.18

Golden Tours York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide
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A hop-on hop-off bus is the perfect way to explore York on your terms. Sit on the bus and learn about the city's famous sights through an audio guide, and then hop off at any of the 20 stops that interest you. Along the way, pass by the York Minster, York Art Gallery, the National Railway Museum, Clifford's Tower, Jorvik Viking Centre, and the Monk Bar.
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$19.64
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$19.64

York City Pass: Access 20 Attractions for One Great Price
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Ideal for travelers looking for the flexibility to determine their own itinerary, the York Pass provides access to a number of the region’s top attractions, including The Deep, Beningbrough Hall, and more. Don’t worry about buying individual admission tickets; instead, use the convenient and hassle-free York Pass to save time on the day, allowing you more time to enjoy the sights.
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$67.51
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$67.51

A Fatal Feud - An Immersive Treasure Hunt Murder Mystery - The Secret City
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Puzzle fans need look no further than this immersive York treasure hunt murder mystery, set in 1491, that’s sent to your phone (over the Telegram app) as a series of riddles. Discover classic sights and quirky delights as you unravel each cryptic clue, unlock the path to the next location—and bring the criminal to justice. You’ll cover around 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), with two optional pub breaks en route.
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$18.41
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$18.41

Ghost Bus Tour of York
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Delve into the dark recesses of York’s history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit notorious local haunts of restless spirits, and pass eerie sites such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the grave of Dick Turpin, infamous highwayman and murderer. Throughout the tour, hear anecdotes and fascinating facts about York’s grisly past, and make key stops for a closer look at the city’s most haunted buildings.
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$22.09
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$22.09

Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors Full-Day Tour from York
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Venture into the wild and windswept lands of the North York Moors on this full-day tour from York. Drive through the countryside to reach North York Moors National Park and enjoy a walk amongst nature. Learn the legacy of Dracula and Captain James Cook in the seaside resort of Whitby. Next, spot filming locations from British TV series 'Heartbeat' and the Harry Potter movies in Goathland, where you board the famous North Yorkshire Moors steam railway for a spectacular ride home.
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$120.29
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$120.29

The Bloody Tour of York - Tourism Award Winner 2022, Experience of the Year
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Skip the standard group tours and enjoy an alternative history of York during this award-winning, immersive guided tour of the city. Pass by top attractions—such as the Shambles and Jorvik Viking Centre—as you listen to your guide tell tales of witches, queens, and murderers that you wouldn’t hear on most other tours.
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$15.96
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$15.96

Shadows of York: Award winning historical ghost walk
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See a spookier side to York without the worry of getting lost during this guided ghost walk around the streets and snickelways (alleys) of the medieval city. Listen to your guide tell tales of York’s tragic past that you wouldn’t otherwise hear, ask questions along the way to learn more, and enjoy an atypical introduction to the city.
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$12.89
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$12.89

The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group
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Don’t worry about getting lost in the winding streets of medieval York during this introductory tour of the city, ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time in the region. See several York highlights—including St Mary’s Abbey, York Minster, and The Shambles—without worrying about directions, while benefiting from the insight of your guide throughout.
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$22.09
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$22.09

70-Minute York Evening River Cruise
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Set sail on a romantic evening cruise along the Ouse River and see York’s historic landmarks from the water. Sip a glass of Prosecco or non-alcholic beverage (depending on the ticket option) as you glide past the illuminated city skyline, and admire the riverside parks and buildings lit up by the boat’s floodlights.
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$18.41
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$18.41

York Walls Private Walking Tour
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Uncover the medieval marvels of historic York on a bespoke walking tour with a private guide. Learn about York’s rich history as you walk around the centuries-old walls, pose for photos with a backdrop of the city or visit the wall museums (not included). Your private tour is yours to customize as you please, so you could also pay a visit to York Castle, stroll down the atmospheric The Shambles or take a peek inside the magnificent York Minster.
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$73.65
Price varies by group size
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$73.65
Price varies by group size

Private Viking Walk of York
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Learn about York's history and legends on a 2-hour Viking walking tour with a private guide, Sigwulf. You'll walk through town to see historical landmarks and listen to stories from the Viking days. Departure time is flexible to suit your preferences.
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$73.65
Price varies by group size
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$73.65
Price varies by group size

Private Ghost Tour of York
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Designed for travelers with a historical interest in the supernatural, this private 2-hour ghost tour of York — one of the most haunted cities in the world — allows you to customize your itinerary to suit you. Choose to visit sites with countless reports of ghost sightings, including York Minster, The Shambles, and The York Dungeon, and listen to frightening tales rooted in York’s 2,000-year-old history. The start time and location of your tour is up to you.
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$73.65
Price varies by group size
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$73.65
Price varies by group size

Private York Self-Guided Tour
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Enjoy a fully flexible and independent way to discover York’s highlights and history with this self-led, smartphone audio tour. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone, and use whenever suits your schedule. With the help of the included GPS map and directions, you’ll discover key landmarks like the York Minster, York City Walls, and the Shambles; will learn about the city’s Viking history; and much more.
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$11.04
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$11.04

Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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You don’t have to join a tour group to discover York. This audio walking tour lets you set the pace and pick up and drop the route when it suits you. Hit all the signatures—York Minster, Stonegate, Mansion House, the Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world—and more. The app works online or offline, including geodata, so you won’t need to waste money on roaming charges.
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$7.99
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$7.99

Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.
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Our experienced guide will tell you tales from Yorks gruesome past, executions, ghosts and dark deeds, as we wend our way round some of the scariest places in the city.
As this is by private booking it is exclusive for your group (the price is per group).
As it is a private tour we can be flexible about your exact requirements, start time and pick-up point.
We offer hotel pick ups* and as we can start at different locations the tour route can be customised.
*City centre only.
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$49.10
per group
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$49.10
per group

Private Roman Tour of York
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York has a fascinating Roman past and this private tour unpacks it more efficiently than you could likely do alone. View the city’s Roman relics, including its Roman Column, York Minster—built over a Roman basilica– and other points of interest, all with guided commentary for background. Along the way, hear about mad emperors and lost legions; and discover how a posting to York was considered dangerous in Roman times.
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$73.65
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$73.65

Private Historical Walking Tour of York
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Get a comprehensive tour of York combined with personalized attention on this private excursion. Your dedicated guide will tailor the tour's stops and commentary to your private group's interests. Learn all about York's history, culture, architecture, and people as you walk.
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$173.11
per group
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$173.11
per group

Ouse River 1-Hour Early Evening Cruise from York
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See the historic city of York from a different perspective during an Ouse River cruise. Setting off in the early evening, sail past ancient landmarks and quaint riverside villages, all the while learning about the area’s Roman and Viking heritage. Keep warm in the heated saloon, where alcoholic drinks, warm beverages, and snacks can be purchased at your own expense.
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$16.57
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$16.57

Castle Howard - Private Driver-Guided Tour
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Located in the lovely North Yorkshire countryside, Castle Howard is one of England’s grandest stately homes. Don’t worry about finding your own way there: this seamless, half-day tour makes it simple to explore. Depart from central York by minibus, and learn more about the landmark from your driver. Upon arrival, you’ll have hours at leisure to stroll through its gardens, take a summer boat ride on the Great Lake, tour the castle’s interior with on-site guides, and more.
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$239.36
per group
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$239.36
per group

Self Drive Boat Hire in York
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Swap city sightseeing for a peaceful day on the water in York. With this boat hire experience, enjoy the privacy of being able to drive your own boat and plan a personalized route. Each boat can accommodate up to six passengers, and a map is provided so you don't get lost.
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$49.10
per group
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$49.10
per group

Exclusive York - Private Socially Distanced Walking Tour
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This is a great choice for first-time visitors to York. Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour that helps you uncover York’s famous sights—such as the York Minster and St. Mary’s Abbey—as well as secret corners of the city that you likely wouldn’t uncover if exploring alone. As it’s a private tour, you can also make requests if there are any particular places you’d like to see.
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$110.47
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