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The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group
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The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Overview
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.
- Explore several York landmarks during this introductory walking tour
- Visit places such as Stonegate, the Museum Gardens, and more
- See more of York in less time than you likely could alone
- Learn more about York than you could alone from your guide
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What's Included
Complementary map of York
Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads
Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point
Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.
Departure & Return
York Explore Library and Archive , Library Square, Museum Street, York YO1 7DS, UK
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate , Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate, York YO1 8BL, UKWe will be in the square in front of the central library - York Explore Library and Archive, Museum Street YO1 7DS The guide will have a sign with your name so you should be able to find us (please don't join any tour that does not have your name displayed as it won't be ours)!
The tour ends in the heart of town at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, at the end of the Shambles.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- OPERATED BY Yorktour
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on sanitization during The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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What is the social distancing policy during The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "Highly recommend this walking tour with Alfred as a must when visiting York." See review
- "Definitely value for money and a lovely way to spend an afternoon." See review
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Excellent short tour.
Nuala_C
, Jun 2022
Great Experience
Rachel_I
, Jun 2022
Sarah gave us a great comprehensive tour, putting together all the levels of York history in an accessible way. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She took us to parts of York we would never have visited.
Great walking tour of York
Vanessa_N
, Jun 2022
Awesome experience, I...
LuisFernando_M
, Jun 2022
Awesome experience, I went with my wife, two sons (teenagers) and my in-laws, we all loved the tour, Sarah is really knowledgeable and super nice, would highly recommend it!
Personalised and informative
Kate_B
, May 2022
Knowledgeable guide, very interesting and entertaining. Small group and personalised attention. Tour included main sights but also things would never have noticed alone. Excellent value.
A walking tour history
Ann_O
, May 2022
Our guide Alfred was extremely knowledgeable and brought York to life from the earliest recorded time right up to the present day. Absolutely fabulous way to introduce yourself to York or in my case be told about things that I did not know.
Alfred was great and very...
Andrew_J
, May 2022
Knowledgeable, factual and entertaining.
Kevin_H
, May 2022
Very knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed standing in one area and having so many centuries in one place. Being in a small group made it so much better. Answered all our questions and kept us all entertained for the whole time.
Excellent
Mark_B
, May 2022
Very informative and interesting. Alfred kept it fun. Would highly recommend. Viator booking system is very easy to use
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Jill_D
, Apr 2022
Alfred provided a delightful history of York on our walking tour that really enhanced my appreciation of the city. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting for the first time. It was the absolute highlight of our visit!
York + Alfred = excellent combination
Sumit_B
, Apr 2022
Enjoyable and highly informative
Andrew_S
, Apr 2022
Great walking tour and highly informative. The highlight of our visit to York. A great tour guide (Alfred) with lots of knowledge presented in a very thoughtful way.
Perfect 90 minutes
Edward_R
, Apr 2022
Alfred was an incredible source of history and knowledge. Didn’t just state facts but told stories which makes it so much more interesting. This is a must do if you’re in York.
Great tour and recommend to all.
Liam_C
, Apr 2022
A brilliant tour
Guy_B
, Apr 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, Alfred was so knowledgeable and we learned a great deal about York s history that we wouldn’t have been able to find otherwise.
Recommend your in York
Victoria_C
, Apr 2022
Alfred the great (tour guide)
Jonathan_F
, Apr 2022
Great way to spend the day
Jacinth_T
, Apr 2022
Alfred our guide was very friendly, knowledgable, and very obviously loves York a lot. We were brought to the main York attractions, and lots of history was explained in a concise but easy-to-digest manner. Alfred pointed out numerous things along the way that we would otherwise not have noticed. It was a great hour and a half taking in all the sights in a small friendly group. I would recommend this tour.
History of York
Julian_P
, Apr 2022
Learning the history of York and it never become part of the industrial revolution. Alfred was very informative and a passion for his home town of York
Excellent, fun & informative tour!
Nick_A
, Mar 2022
The intentionally small group of 7 people ensured we could hear everything imparted by Alfred, his enthusiasm & knowledge brought the history to life and made the tour an enjoyable one. Highly recommend joining his tour, you won’t be disappointed.
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