York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

Uncover the secrets of York’s ancient city on a thrilling walking tour. Join our character guide as you unravel mysteries, scandals, and hidden gems in the labyrinthine streets and architectural marvels.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • York - While we can’t reveal all the stops along the way, our tour will take you to fascinating locations such as Davygate, St. Helen’s Square, and Lendal Street. You’ll wander through the picturesque Museum Gardens and Exhibition Square.

Traverse the enchanting St. Leonards Place, soak in the atmosphere of Duncombe Place, and meander along the charming High Petergate.

You’ll also have the chance to explore the enchanting streets of Stonegate, BackSwinegate, and St. Sampson’s Square.

No exploration of York would be complete without a visit to the iconic Shambles, where history comes alive through its medieval architecture. Stroll along the vibrant Pavement and uncover the mysteries of Lady Peckett’s Yard, adding to the enchantment of our adventure.

While we won’t give away all the secrets, our hidden gems walking tour will leave you captivated and eager to uncover more of York’s treasures

What's Included
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour
  • Experience the journey with a character guide
Additional Information

Join your character guide and get an up-close walking tour experience of the city and its delightful hidden gems. Get ready; culture, history, heritage, and best kept secrets await.

You will pass by famous landmarks and have some of their surprising secrets revealed; Bettys, Bootham Bar and York Minster to name but three. You’ll learn the unknown truths of York’s most infamous characters Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin. Your savvy guide will point out treasures hidden in plain sight that even locals don’t know about; concealed courtyards, unusual statues, secluded snickelways, and curious artefacts that are so often simply passed by.

Included on this charming tour is a delicious taster from York’s Chocolate Story. This local treat hand-picked by our partners adds a satisfying savouring in a city steeped in chocolate history.

Whether you’re a visitor or a local, our Historical Gems Walking Tour will allow you to get to know this beautiful city through a different perspective.

Location
20 Davygate
Davygate
Meet in the raised courtyard off Davygate - opposite Cooplands. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in for your tour. We are unable to provide refunds for no-shows. The start of the tour cannot be delayed due to operational reasons. If you anticipate running late, please contact us.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Clairemv10lm
Jul 26, 2024
Excellent tour - An excellent tour Our guide really played the part well. It was informative and entertaining, probably the best part of our stay in York
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Jet592164
Jul 18, 2024
Entertaining tour! 👍😃 - Amazing tour!! We love Inspector Trinket! We were shown some interesting York secrets. Lots of walking and some free chocolate. Thank you 👍😃
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Kiers2
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing, amusing and educational. - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, quite amusing and very entertaining. Amazing experience would recommend to others. Thank you for making our visit more enjoyable.
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Melmacrae33
Jul 1, 2024
Fun way to see the highlights of York - Fantastic and fun way to see the highlights of York. Our guide was awesome and very entertaining, as well as being very knowledgeable. Short and sweet walking tour. Would highly recommend!
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Julieann_w
Jun 20, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable historical tour of York - Our guide was Detective Sherlumbo, he was great fun, very witty and his delivery of historical facts about York is done in a very theatrical way which is most engaging. We learned so much that we would have otherwise missed walking around on our own. Thank you Sherlumbo, we can highly recommend your services!
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522gilliann
May 20, 2024
A most enjoyable experience - Our guide was knowledgeable about York and delivered information appropriate to the stops made during the tour. We were surprised that we were the only guests on the tour, however this in no way curtailed the enthusiasm of the guide who entered into character fully. It seemed very good value for money and we certainly saw some parts of York we wouldn't have found alone. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience as that is what is was - more than just a tour!
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Trailblazer219515
Apr 13, 2024
Excellent and informative experience - We were fortunate to be in a small group so we got a truly intimate experience. Our guide was excellent, personable, funny, and full of so many facts. We learned so much from this tour and got to see a lot of places we never planned on seeing before our trip. 10/10 would recommend!
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Maps816704
Feb 29, 2024
Brilliant - Great guide Shambo. He was funny, knowledgeable and friendly. We thought we knew York quite well but still found out lots more and saw new places
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Ceramicdragonuk
Jun 15, 2024
Great for children - A bit of light relief from the usual tour itinerary, we searched for 'clues' about the history of York in areas of the city we wouldn't necessarily have chosen to scrutinise from a look at the map. We were a very small group of adults, and would no doubt have benefitted from the enthusiasm of children for the topics and tasks. We found it interesting and informative none the less.
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282juliano
Feb 5, 2024
Hidden Gems well worth finding! - Thoroughly engaging tour around a fun concept that points out interesting and unseen points of York. I've lived in York for 18 yrs and I saw things I've never seen before and learnt a lot! My son is 10yrs and he engaged with it well too.
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