- York City Walls - The walls of York have a rich and bloodthirsty history stretching back nearly 2000 years. Whilst free to walk on, visitors can often leave the city having missed out on discovering the secrets of the walls, and the city they have protected for so long. These personalised tours provide a totally unique, bespoke and entertaining history of the walls and the city they have protected for so long. Each tour is designed just for you, so please get in touch with the local provider if you have any special interests or needs.
Refreshments can also be arranged along the way with some excellent coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to check out (own expense), and in addition will also tour other parts of the city too (Castle, Minster, Shambles etc) should you require. As local tour guides passionate about the city, they can also handle any restaurant bookings or just general advice about other things to do in York during your stay.
As these are bespoke tours, please contact the local provider as soon as you can in advance so your booking can be guaranteed and the guides have enough time to prepare the tour for your adequately.
Please note that the walls close at dusk, and some parts are occasionally closed if there are icy conditions. Whilst the walls are well designed for tourists, wheelchair access is limited however please contact the local provider if you require disabled access as alternative routes which walk beside the walls, not on them, can be arranged.
Should you require an evening tour, please contact the local provider to discuss your requirements, often the guides focus more on the other areas of York as well as the walls to provide a more atmospheric experience.
Please note that on this tour it will be only yourselves and your tour guide, for a truly personalized experience of the city.
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
- Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately)
- Food and drinks
Covid-19 Advisory : Kindly be informed that since this is a personal guided walk (only you and your guide) and the whole tour takes place outdoors, we are glad to reassure that we observe all social distancing norms making this the ideal choice for discovering York. Your own customised tour guide will show you around the well-known city fortifications! A one-of-a-kind guided tour awaits you - We pick you up from your hotel, or any location in the city of your preference, at your convenience. You’ll be guided around the walls, there are no large groups to follow or strict timing to adhere to, and we can also plan breaks for coffee/food at some of York’s finest food and drink venues.
- Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult/senior
- A minimum of 2 adults/seniors per booking is required (single adult is available but at a surcharge at our discretion)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
