J & M York City Walking Tours
Reviews Summary
Very positive experiences, with customers highlighting the tour's interesting content and enjoyable nature. Many felt they gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for York's history.
Features
2 hours
- No free inclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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...
- Duration 2 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 30 people in the group
- 1
York
Our guide will show you what makes York so unique, the Medieval walls and Gateways, the Minster, the ancient Shambles, Lantern towers, rivers and castle. See the grave of Dick Turpin and walk through 2000 years of the cities heritage follow in the footsteps of ancient tribes, Romans, Kings and...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 2
York Minster
The largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster took 252 years too build. There are Minster guides inside, tours last an hour.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 3
Clifford's Tower
Walking around the Motte of the castle built in 1069, your guide will bring alive its bloody and dark secrets, walk in the grounds of what would have been on elf the finest castles in England.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Walk down into the Medieval levels of the City and let our guide tell you about the richest Guild in York and the part the traders played in Yorks prosperity. Find out how important women were in this guild.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 5
Shambles
The street of the Butchers, our guide will take to the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe, and exploring with to uncover the secrets of one of Yorks oldest streets.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
St Cuthbert's Church
We take a look at this medieval church with its rich history, built partially from Roman brick work it also features Saxon and Norman architecture. Its most unique feature is its 'Devils door' we will unravel the truth behind the myth.
- Duration 6 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
York City Walls
We take in a section of the medieval walls where you'll see the cities Roman defences, danish earthwork and discover its medieval past, sieges, and Victorian alterations. We will also pass by the old Jewish quarter of the city.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Statue of Constantine the Great
Learn about the origins of York, its visiting emperors and delve into the story of Constantine the Great, his effect on Christianity and York.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
The Black Swan
As we enter the old Hungate Parish, you'll discover the Black Swan, its famous residents and links to the battle of Quebec. Near by is a building whose architecture reflects the Irish heritage of the area as well as having a chance to spot one of Yorks famous Black Cats.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Merchant Taylors' Hall
On the city walls you'll see the Merchant Taylors, discover how guilds became the economic centre of Cities like York, the Taylors significance to the city and its role today.
- Duration 4 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 11
Shambles Market
Visit the market and discover their significance in Yorks economic growth.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 12
Monk Bar
One of 6 gates in York you'll discover its role in the city defences, the legend of the Wild men of York as well as our Bars more gruesome uses.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 13
Ogleforth
As we walk along this Saxon street you'll discover the Dutch House, it's significance to architectural changes after the Great fire of London and the emergence of Insurance policies.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 14
Kings Square
In this ancient square you'll discover the meaning behind our street names and thinner Viking heritage and learn about the very centre of the city of Jorvic
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 15
York Castle Museum
From out side we'll look at the old building s of the museum looking at prison reform, the building usage in the past and delve into the myth and stories behind the real Dick Turpin.
- Duration 7 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
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