Guided walking tour · York, United Kingdom

York's Best Fun Interactive History Tour - win a trophy!

A lively walk through York from Roman times to today, with games and surprises.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 168 reviews
Duration
1.3 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £16 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 5
Run by
The Time Traveller's Tour of York
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. The Time Traveller's Tour of York15 min
  2. Clifford's Tower15 min
  3. Shambles15 min
  4. York Minster15 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • A fun small group tour of York for friends, family and social groups

Not included

  • Admissions to attractions are not included

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in York

  • Price: from £16. 5 of the other 11 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £16.
  • Reviews: 10 of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 9 of the other 10 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

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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