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TAILOR MADE GUIDED WALKING TOURS

We can help you to make the most of your visit to York. We recommend a 2 hour tour to show you the highlights, but if you find yourself pressed for time, we can cover the essentials in an hour. If you have more time to spare, we could arrange a more leisurely day and a chance to really discover York.

Just take a look at what York has to offer!

LOOK WHAT YORK HAS TO OFFER!

    Here are just a few of the exciting sights of York
  • York Minster (inc. park, library, college, treasury)
  • Ancient houses and Guildhalls
  • Medieval City walls
  • Elegant Georgian & Victorian buildings
  • 19 Medieval Churches
  • Medieval Streets including The Shambles
  • Colourful street markets
  • Strong connections with Royalty & Religion
  • Over 200 places to enjoy Food and Drink
  • 20 Museums including The National Railway Museum and
    The Jorvik Viking Experience
  • York Castle area
  • Roman buildings
  • Two rivers
  • Museum gardens
  • Historic pubs
  • Unique independent shops
  • Street entertainers
  • Chocolate and Candy

MOST POPULAR THEME

The majority of our customers have requested a general tour and if this is your choice we can create a tour for you based on THE STORY OF YORK with stories and images about York's development and the lifestyles of its people through the ages. From the rugged swampland that the Romans conquered in AD71 to the vibrant City of Festivals in AD2008.

OTHER THEMES

However, you may want us to concentrate on a particular theme. To give you some ideas, here is a selection of themes that we have created for customers previously.

  • Chocolate & Candy 140 years of production, 200 years of passion
  • Food Romans, Vikings, Medieval, Victorian and Today
  • Georgian York A playground for the rich and famous
  • Religion Dedication, mystery, suffering, intolerance and joy
  • The Rowntree Family Determination, success, philanthropy, legacy
  • Railways Its introduction changed York forever
  • Shopping Unique and quirky cleverly blended with High St.
  • English Civil War Battle scarred York’s defending army is defeated
  • Guy Fawkes Freedom fighter or terrorist?
  • William Wilberforce Vision and Courage

WHAT ELSE DO WE OFFER?

  • Tours in French, German, Spanish, Italian and many other languages
  • Treasure Hunts
  • Coach Commentary
  • Talks
  • Bookings for Museums and Restaurants as part of your tour

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Whether you are an individual, a Group Leader, a Conference Organiser, a Tour Operator or indeed whoever you are, we would be delighted to discuss your requirements with you. We are very flexible and can create an exciting and memorable tour to fit in with your schedule and the interests of your party.

To discuss your requirements, please click on CONTACT US

 

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