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Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.
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1. Instagrammable York History Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
The tour is back for 2021! It is especially aimed at those who are looking to have an enjoyable, entertaining walking tour combined with a focus on capturing the magic of the beautiful city of York for your memories & social media posts. The tour lasts 3 hours and takes you off the beaten track into areas that visitors often miss. You will learn some history and experience some wonderful sights and you will make a connection with the city that will stay with you. I believe in creating intimate experiences & moments that stay with you. The maximum group size I normally work with is limited to 10. However, in line with Government guidelines this is reduced to 5 for now. Small groups mean everyone stays involved & engaged & you can ask as many questions as you like. It also means there is always someone to help you to create your images with tips on how to capture the perfect shot or to take shots of you against some stunning backdrops that will get plenty of reaction on social media.
Inclusions: Local guide
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Reviewed By Johanna V
When we visited York earlier in the week, we used York Carriage Awaits to show us the city without us having to walk! We had booked the 3-hour tour and John was perfectly on time at our hotel to pick us up. As we were early, we could ride through an area that later in the day is not accessible to any form of vehicle; so that was a real bonus. John has a massive knowledge of the history of York and of history in general. We learned a lot during the three hours! As we were picked up at 10.00am, although beautiful outside, the blanket over our knees was a nice gesture and very welcome. We can wholeheartedly recommend York Carriage Awaits for a memorable tour through York!
2. Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
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. 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.
Inclusions: Gratuities
Exclusions: Private transportation, Access to historical attractions. , No food or drink is included in the tour price.
Reviewed By Happydays4509
Online tours have been great during lock down, new places everytime, lots of facts, very good guide,.
3. Dark Ghost Walking Tour in York
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5.0 based on 161 reviews
The Deathly Dark Tour is a family friendly experience, perfect for those who have a bit of a wicked streak and are looking to explore the darker side of the city with tour guide famous for his wonderfully dark sense of humour.
Inclusions: Guide
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Reviewed By Paradise02518880916
The Deathlys have been doing fantastic lockdown tours and every single one has been engaging and entertaining. Mr and Mrs Deathly strike the perfect balance of spooky and funny. Well worth a visit if you can.
4. The Bloody Tour of York - Tourism Award Winner 2020
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5.0 based on 337 reviews
The Bloody Tour of York is the multi award winning* tour of the City. Join Mad Alice as you wander down the medieval streets hearing the gruesome history the city has to offer. Ghosts, Witches, murderers, Kings and Queens have all left their bloody footprints. An entertaining, educational and a fascinating look at Britain's best loved city, Mad Alice promises a night to "Remember, remember..." Suitable for all ages. * Visit York Tourism Awards - Experience of the Year 2019 *Visit York Tourism Awards - Guided Tour of the Year 2019 *Visit England Tourism Awards - Tourism Superstar, Bronze Award 2018 *Visit York Tourism Awards - Visitor Experience of the Year 2018, Highly Commended *Winner York Culture Award - Performing Artist 2016
Inclusions: Guided Walking Tour
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Reviewed By Yorkamy
We live in York and have seen Mad Alice leading tours for a while so decided we'd join one to see what they are like. We were not disappointed. We learned new things about York and the hour and a half was really good fun. Would recommend for locals and tourists alike as a way of getting to know the city's history better.
5. Private Ghost Tour of York
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Let your own personalised tour guide take you on a spectacular trip round this world famous city at night. You are provided a unique guided tour experience and picked up at your hotel or elsewhere in town at a place of your choosing, at a time that suits you. You will be taken around the major historic points of interest in York, without a big group to tag along with or time schedules to keep, and even arrange coffee or food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments. Private tour means it will be operated with just your guide and you.
Inclusions: Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only), Private tour
Exclusions: Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately), Food and drinks
Reviewed By 209genevieveb
I was a little bit skeptical of whether or not it would live up to the hype or would be worth the walk, but it definitely lived up to expectations. We went early in the morning and it was already a little crowded. It took us about 2 hours to walk the entire thing. I will say that we got very lost on the one section between Walmgate Bar and Mickelgate Bar. I recommend bringing a copy of the map with you as google maps will steer you wrong.
6. Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York
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4.9 based on 262 reviews
Are you brave enough to uncover some of York’s turbulent and tragic past? A past that manifests itself in the unexplained sightings of shapes and shadows haunting our streets and buildings. Do you believe in ghosts? My name is Mackenzie. I want to take you on a journey through the lanes and snickelways that, if the walls could speak, would deliver some the most chilling stories of all time. I work with small groups from 2 to 30 people. It’s fun and more personal and this way I can get to know you and you, in turn, can ask me questions while we slip, unnoticed into the shadows.
Inclusions: Entertainment
Exclusions: WiFi on board, No wheelchairs provided
Reviewed By Skyestar2
My husband, myself and our three children throughly enjoyed every moment of this fun, informative spooky story tour . Fantastic tales from the past were told in the most entertaining way. Would highly recommend.
7. Guided walk by The Ghost Hunt of York: Outstanding entertainment
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4.7 based on 138 reviews
The Ghost Hunt of York offers an evening, walking ghost tour of York`s haunted locations. Whatever the weather and always on time, the Victorian guide with his frock coat, top hat and Gladstone bag manifests at the strike of half past seven at the bottom of Shambles, England's most famous mediaeval street. Ringing his death bell he gathers the awaiting ghost hunters and leads on to York`s darker side. The Ghost Hunt presents classic York ghost stories in a captivating style, no tardy tales of tedium but intelligent, energetic accounts from a guide with a predilection for fun and entertainment, illustrating the narrative with props and illusion. It is a journey that takes your emotions from horror to hilarity. The ghostly guide puts the crowd up to practical jokes and comic re-enactment in hysterical moments of audience participation.
Inclusions: Professional, costumed guide. Theatrical presentation of classic York ghost stories.
Exclusions: Attraction admission fees
Reviewed By Hannah O
Amazing experience. It was a very funny and educational night. The tour guide was so lovely and made the experience even better. He was very knowledgeable and managed to tell us the stories whilst making it entertaining. I would highly recommend for families and couples
8. Ghost Bus Tour of York
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 964 reviews
Discover York’s sinister side on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a hellishly hilarious guide. Visit some of city’s spookiest sights and learn about the restless spirits whose sightings have earned York the accolade of the most haunted city in the world. From your blood red seat aboard a Routemaster — a classic double-decker bus — pass by top historical attractions such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the grave of the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, hopping off occasionally to get acquainted with the sites of ghostly apparitions.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 710carolg
Brilliant evening, such good fun, friendly knowledgable team. Highly recommended. Went with three other friends & we had such a good laugh.
9. Private Roman Tour of York
Explore Roman York, at your own pace with your own personal tour guide! This is a new private bespoke tour run by York Walls Tours - with over 100 5 star reviews for our other tours on Trip Advisor! Your private guide will take you on a informative and entertaining trip around York, discovering its fascinating Roman past, where for over 300 years the most dangerous province in the entire Roman Empire was governed from. Learn about the emperors who visited (and died here!), discover lost sites missed by tourists and explore the extraordinary history of this most iconic of Roman Cities, from Dark age battles to lost legions, crazed emperors to gladiator cemetaries, the private Roman tour of York has it all!
Inclusions: Tour Guide
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Reviewed By 209genevieveb
I was a little bit skeptical of whether or not it would live up to the hype or would be worth the walk, but it definitely lived up to expectations. We went early in the morning and it was already a little crowded. It took us about 2 hours to walk the entire thing. I will say that we got very lost on the one section between Walmgate Bar and Mickelgate Bar. I recommend bringing a copy of the map with you as google maps will steer you wrong.
10. York Walking Tour (with NEW self distancing)
So, you arrive in a new town or city and want to know all about it. You have 3 choices available to you. 1. Go on a guided tour and see all those sights you read about before you came. 2. Walk around aimlessly hoping that the Gods of tourism will guide you. 3. Go to snikkit dot com and see what like minded locals want you to see about their home. Snikkit dot com will show you everything about a place. The main sites of interest. The history The people But also the small stories, the best pubs and bars, where the locals eat and much much more. This is your tour at your own pace and at your convenience. We have done all the homework for you and found and researched all the stories and facts you need for an enlightening self guided tour of York's history, facts and arts, we've even collected ghost stories and famous murders. Once logged in you are the boss, you decide what you want to see and when you want to see it.
Inclusions: Map and Images of the city., 48 hours of uninterrupted content.
Exclusions: Smartphone and Headphones are not included., Mobile Data and Wifi
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