York: the chocolate city
York · United Kingdom
from 21 £ per person
You will walk through the old centre of York. You will hear about three sweet families: Rowntree's, Terry's and Craven's. You will see where Terry's old shop stood. You will see the museum all about chocolate. You will see a shop that makes chocolate by hand. You will hear how chocolate built houses and helped workers. Everything is close. We walk slowly. We stop whenever you want.
What you'll see
- The three chocolate families: Rowntree's, Terry's and Craven's
- Where Terry's old shop once stood
- The chocolate museum and a shop that makes chocolate by hand
- How chocolate built houses and helped workers
What's included
- Local guide in your language
- Walking tour of the historic centre
- Rest stops whenever you need them
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to discover York's sweet history on foot, at a gentle pace: lovers of chocolate, history and calm walks through a city that smells of cocoa.
Details
- Categories
- Food, History
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Meeting point
- St Helen's Square, in front of the Mansion House (opposite the former Terry's shop at No. 3)
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Terrain
- Flat or paved
- Distance on foot
- Medium (2–5 km)
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
- Toilets available
- Rest stops
- Public transport near the meeting point
Price by group size
- Small group (5–8): 32 £
- Standard (9–15): 21 £
- Intimate (2–4): 42 £
Seasonal note
In summer and at weekends The Shambles and King's Square get very busy.