York Fire Walk

York

Ignite your curiosity with York Fire Walk. Join expert guides to uncover fiery tales and explosive history. Book your private tour today.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Museum Gardens - In York’s historic Museum Gardens, we’ll learn where to cremate a Roman emperor, and how (not) to fight The Battle of the Bowling Green.
York Art Gallery - In Exhibition Square, outside York Art Gallery, we’ll discuss slag, soldiers, and fiery artwork, before heading through Bootham Bar towards York Minster.
St. Michael le Belfrey Church - Outside St Michael le Belfrey Church we will tell how a group of York schoolboys became embroiled in the Gunpowder Plot…
York Minster - In Minster Yard, near the South entrance, we’ll paint a picture of the fires that have engulfed York Minster over the years.
Stonegate - At 23 Stonegate, we’ll tell the explosive life story of one of York’s most important scientists.
City Screen Picturehouse York - Outside the City Screen, by the ruins of St Martin’s Church, we’ll tell the story of the Frenchman who helped save York from burning to the ground.
The Roman Bath - In St Sampson’s Square, we’ll learn how to keep a Roman legion warm and happy.
Coppergate Shopping Center - On Coppergate, we’ll discuss the fires of Viking industry, and how they were revealed by the remarkable Jorvik dig.

What's Included

An on-foot tour of York led by an expert guide

Additional Information

Join us on the exciting York Fire Walk and delve into the city’s flaming past. With our knowledgeable guides, Dr Simon Rogerson and Dr Liam Herringshaw, you will encounter an adventurous volcano-tracker, the French hero who prevented York from going up in smoke, and the tale of how York Minster appeared in the Land of Fire. And of course, there’s a character named Guy Fawkes involved. As part of the York Fire Walk, be prepared to enjoy some sparks!

Additionally, we are pleased to provide the York Fire Walk as a private tour. Drop us an email to inquire about private booking.

Location

Yorkshire Museum

We start the York Fire Walk outside the Yorkshire Museum, in York Museum Gardens.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Janent7471or

Jun 13, 2024

Fascinating Tour - Fascinating insight into the element of fire in our city of York. Simon was really interesting to listen too and shared a wealth of information. Very enjoyable.

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Lauren_m

Jun 5, 2024

Compelling Storytelling - I went on the Fire walk, after having been on the Air walk, and I was so pleased to find that it was just as surprising and engaging. I love a tour shaped around a theme or idea, and this was an incredibly well-developed tour full of truly extraordinary stories. Despite having been on a tour earlier in the day, York continued to surprise, as our guide revealed details and characters from its past, all tied to the central theme. If engaging, detailed, and compelling stories that you might otherwise miss or overlook, told by a passionate and knowledgable guide, sound like an amazing experience to you... You're right, and you should take the York Fire walk!

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Anneo5809eo

Nov 6, 2023

York Bonfire Walk - Very interesting and informative tour of some lesser known sights. Friendly and well informed guide. Enjoyable, and highly recommended.

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Gwenn_l

Jul 5, 2023

Good Educational Tour - The best part about the tour was that it ended up being a personal tour for just the two of us. It wasn't cancelled due to low numbers! Can't beat a one on one (two) learning experience. There wasn't so much an emphasis on "fire" in York so maybe find a different twist to the tour. But the info was still fabulous and different from info we heard on another walking tour.

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Colin

Feb 1, 2022

Good Tour, great guide - Well told, sready paced tour along the Fosse and Ouse, full of history and making interesting connections. We are locals and learned a lot. Simon had maps and old photographs that we passed round and compared with the present view. There was wit and wisdom and every question had a full yet brief answer. Real value for money!

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