Guided Walking Tour in Historical York: Explore Guy Fawkes' Birthplace and Other Landmarks

Embark on a personalized guided walking tour in historical York, exploring Guy Fawkes’ birthplace and other iconic landmarks. Discover the rich history of York Minster, The Shambles, Museum Gardens, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Minster Yard - You’ll hear about the complete history of York’s beautiful Minster, including details about the carvings, it’s medieval history and maybe even have a chat with the stone masons!
  • Museum Gardens - Hear the rich history of the Museum Gardens and maybe even say hello to the falconers and their birds of prey!
  • St. Mary’s Abbey…
What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included.
Additional Information

When you’ve booked for a tour you’ll be met at the Guy Fawkes Inn, opposite Michael Le Belfrey’s church. From there you’ll learn about the famous conspirators and the gun powder plot, in the very birthplace of Guy Fawkes himself!
We’ll then proceed to York Minster yard, where you’ll learn all about the Minsters rich history. We’ll also visit several…

Location
25 High Petergate
High Petergate
Located oposite the minster, on High Petergate, next to St Michael Le Belfrey church at 10:30 am everyday aside from Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Twickers68
Oct 17, 2024
So much to learn about York there was not enough time - Had a fabulous time with David. His knowledge and enthusiasm for history is wonderful and infectious. Lots to see and hear about. David was very flexible in understanding everyone's interests in the group and what they would like to know about. At a very busy weekend he managed to negotiate the crowds and other tour leaders to give us a great experience. What a character. Thank you.
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911yashm
Oct 16, 2024
Mind blowing experience! - Had a superb walking tour with Dave who has tremendous knowledge about this medieval city. He makes you delve deep into the history of York.
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Explorer35091339933
Oct 15, 2024
Excellent tour - I've been on many guided tours in various locations and this one exceeded my expectations. Dave is extremely knowledgeable and passionate, his recall for names and dates is absolutely amazing. I saw parts of the city little known and heard lots of fun facts. I would highly recommend it.
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Wanderluster2018
Oct 12, 2024
Excellent walking tour - Dave’s tour was excellent. Really knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Made it engaging for the group, from young to old. He was happy to detour to places people asked about and to extend the length of the tour to accommodate what everyone wanted to see. Thank you Dave. Highly recommended!
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U8793rwadama
Oct 11, 2024
Wealth of knowledge, goes above and beyond - Dave was an absolutely outstanding tour guide! His 20+ years of experience truly shone through as he shared fascinating and intricate details about the history of York and the magnificent York Minster. His storytelling was captivating, and his deep knowledge of the city's past made the tour incredibly enriching. We could have spent hours listening to his stories – they were engaging, insightful, and filled with historical gems we wouldn't have discovered on our own. Dave's passion for York's history made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!
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Njain907
Oct 7, 2024
Dave is incredible! - Dave s an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide but also makes sure to present the information in a way that keeps you engaged and wanting for more. His passion for the city is infectious and he introduces you to other people in the city so you can get to know about what they do. Having done walking tours all over Europe, I can confidently say that this ranks as one of the best experiences. If you want a true taste of local history and explore places tourists usually don't go to, take a tour with Dave!
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Anastacia_r
Oct 7, 2024
Great guide - He is a lovely man with deep passion about the city and its history. A wonderful tour. It made the city more enjoyable and understandable.
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Cagueda
Oct 6, 2024
This is a great tour! - Dave is a true history buff and knows just about everything about York and its amazing history. He knows the hidden and quirky gems of this magnificent city and brings it all to life. He's also a true Yorkshire man, which adds a special touch to his tours. Highly recommended!
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Mrsnicemrsnice
Oct 4, 2024
Dave is the Oracle of history! Fantastic tour! - Dave (David) was absolutely amazing! His knowledge about history is mild blowing. He is truly passionate about history and it's been the best tour we have ever been on. Definitely would recommend anyone people to reach out to Dave.
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J3553ottomr
Oct 1, 2024
The very best way to see York! - Dave offers a unique insight into the hidden gems of the beautiful city of York - his knowledge and passion of the stories surrounding York Minster is particularly outstanding! We will be back very soon
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).