Join our guided bike tour in York to explore the fascinating stories of saints, sinners, and chocolate makers. Discover the city’s rich history from Romans and Vikings to the sweetness of chocolate, all while enjoying a lighthearted and safe cycling experience.
- York Minster - Overview of the history of the site.
- Clifford’s Tower - Overview of the history people and places surrounding the tower.
- Treasurer’s House - Learn about the history of the building and hear about York’s most famous ghost story.
- York City Walls - See and hear about the walls at several locations around the city. Stopping at Micklegate Bar to hear about this Royal entrance.
- Rowntree Park - Cycle through this beautiful park and hear stories of York’s most famous chocolate makers.
- St William’s College - Learn why the building was built in the 15th century and marvel at the great east window of York Minster.
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- Bicycle use
- Cycle helmets
- Professional guide
- None of these are applicable
Embark on a guided cycling expedition of York, traversing both within and beyond the city’s ancient ramparts. Your outing begins at a pivotal point in the city. This tour, stretching over 2 to 2.5 hours, involves multiple halts where you get to listen to the chronicles of saints and sinners, heroes and villains, right from the era of Romans and Vikings to the period of confectioners. Despite the grim content, your tour guide will recount these eerie stories in an amusing manner. The route is intentionally designed for security with optimal stopover points in mind and mainly comprises tranquil roads or specifically commissioned cycle tracks.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- 12 to 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. No infants.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.