Private Historical Walking Tour of York
A private walk through York's history.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 out of 5 from 1,340 reviews
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Guided in
- English, German
- Price
- From £141 per person
- Group
- Private: your group only
- Fitness level
- Moderate
- Run by
- White Rose York Tours
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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Where the tour goes
- York Minster
- King's Manor
- St. Mary's Abbey
- Shambles
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Clifford's Tower
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Hotel pickup (if central)
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Access
- Wheelchair accessible
How it compares in York
- Price: from £141. None of the other 11 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £16.
- Reviews: 3 of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.8 km in about 38 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in York
York is ringed by medieval walls you can walk along, with York Minster, the Shambles and timber-framed streets packed inside them.
Terrain. Flat, with steps up to the walls.
Distances. The walled city is about 1 km across.
Read the full York walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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