Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York
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!
What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour from Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Meeting Location
4 Minster Yard
York YO1 7JB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Parliament Street
York YO1, UK
The heart of the Christmas Market
What To Expect
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York Minster (pass by)
York Theatre Royal (pass by)
York Mansion House (pass by)
Stonegate (pass by)
The Roman Bath (pass by)
Shambles Market (pass by)
Parish of All Saints' Pavement (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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-286798P1
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