Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
- 1–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The tour begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn (25 High Petergate). From there you'll learn about the famous conspirators and the gun powder plot, in the very birthplace of Guy Fawkes himself! We'll then proceed to York Minster yard, where you'll learn all about the Minsters rich history. We'll also visit several other famous spots in York, including The Shambles, Museum Gardens, and many more hidden streets and area around the city where you'll be treated to local stories, and all kinds of hidden gems!
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
You'll hear about the complete history of York's beautiful Minster, including details about the carvings, it's medieval history and maybe even have a chat with the stone masons!
Hear the rich history of the Museum Gardens and maybe even say hello to the falconers and their birds of prey!
Experience the history of St Mary's Abbey in Museum Gardens. This timeless gem is a must on this tour and is sure to impress any history buff!
Experience some the oldest places still standing in York at the Shambles and the Shambles market, along with tales that are both astounding and some a little grusome!
Experience the rich history of the church of All Saints Pavement, with some incredible and surprising stories!
Learn all about Saint Margaret Clitherow and her harrowing and noble story.
Learn the historical and sometimes gruesome stories of Clifford's Tower, and the history of the monarchs who are connected to it.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Outstanding
We had an incredible time, our guide was the most knowledgeable we've ever had. Great value for money and a lovely bloke. Thank you!
5Great tour of York
Great experience. Dave is incredibly knowledgeable and has an encyclopedic knowledge of Yorkshire and British history. We had a lovely wander through the Shambles and around the Minster. Definitely would recommend.
3Historical walk
Dave was welcoming and gave us a lot of dates and facts.
5Best York Tour Guide - Dave Haw
Brilliant tour guide who is extremely knowledgeable. His memory for dates and historical data is quite simply phenomenal. We did the Hidden Gems and History tour but as the rain battered down in the morning, we also spent time in Minster Cathedral. This is also a MUST SEE with Dave Haw taking you around!
5York is truly unique!
Dave is a wonderful, quirky guide. He is both knowledgeable and quite laid back. My wife and I enjoyed this quite inexpensive tour.
5Engaging walk
Excellent walk. Davey was engaging, a true wealth of knowledge. Set a comfortable pace and gave us many laughs along the way Highly recommended
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Located oposite the minster, on High Petergate, next to St Michael Le Belfrey church at 10:30 am everyday aside from Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Dave Haw Tours York
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in York
- Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 186 experiences we list in York.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 186.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About York
York is a walled cathedral city in northern England, a place of Roman and Viking history, medieval lanes and a vast Gothic minster.
York Minster, among the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, towers over the city, and its stained glass includes the Great East Window, one of the biggest areas of medieval glass in the country. Medieval walls, the longest in England, encircle the old centre and can be walked along the top. The Shambles, a narrow lane of leaning timber-framed buildings, was once the street of butchers.
Top-ranked sights in York: York Minster, Clifford's Tower, The Shambles.
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