York: Roman, Viking and medieval
York · United Kingdom
from 26 £ per person
You will walk through the old centre of York. You will see the giant church that took 250 years to build. You will see a street of old leaning wooden houses. You will see the city walls, and a gate called a "bar". You will see where the Viking city was dug out of the mud. You will see a stone tower shaped like a four-leaf clover. You will see the Roman wall, the oldest part of all. Everything is close. We walk slowly. We stop whenever you want.
What you'll see
- York Minster, the giant church that took 250 years to build
- The Shambles, a street of old leaning wooden houses
- The city walls and a gate called a "bar"
- The Viking city dug out of the mud
- The stone tower shaped like a four-leaf clover
What's included
- A local guide who knows every corner of York
- A gentle pace with rest stops
- Recommendations for after the tour
Who it's for
For first-time visitors to York who want to understand its three ages — Roman, Viking and medieval — at a relaxed pace. Suitable for all ages.
Details
- Categories
- History, Architecture
- Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Meeting point
- Duncombe Place, in front of the West Front of York Minster
- Pace
- Moderate
- 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): 39 £
- Standard (9–15): 26 £
- Intimate (2–4): 53 £
Seasonal note
In summer and at weekends the centre (especially The Shambles) gets very busy.