J & M York City Walking Tours
Overview
Step off the beaten path into the beating heart of York’s rich, rebellious past! This highly rated walking tour isn’t your average stroll—it’s an adventure through 6,000 years of real history, gripping stories and your chance to discover all you can on your visit.
We’ll explore the city’s mighty medieval defences and how they evolved to keep out everyone from invading armies to enticing tourists. Marvel at York’s architectural wonders, from Roman stonework to the craftsmanship of medieval masons whose skills shaped the skyline we see today.
Discover the powerful guilds that once ruled the city’s economy, their grand halls, and the “cash crops” that fuelled their rise. Constantine the Great to Oliver Cromwell, Robert the Bruce to kings, queens, history’s biggest names walked these streets, and now, so will you.
Wander along city walls and down ancient streets, as we bust myths and reveal the truth behind the past.
This is York unleashed: gritty, glorious, and unforgettable.
What's Included
- No free inclusions
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Location
4 Minster Yard
York YO1 7JB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
High Ousegate
York YO1 8RZ, UK
The end point is 6 minutes walk from the start of the tour. The location gives access, to Jorvik Viking Centre, Castle museum and Cliffords tour, the river walk and 2 minutes from the Shambles.please note end point may vary.
What To Expect
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York (pass by)
York Minster
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clifford's Tower (pass by)
Merchant Adventurers' Hall (pass by)
Shambles
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Cuthbert's Church
6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
York City Walls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Constantine the Great
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Black Swan
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merchant Taylors' Hall
4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shambles Market
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monk Bar
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ogleforth
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kings Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
York Castle Museum
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options 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 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-298794P1
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