York Trip Overview
Step into the city’s ancient walls, and meander through several thousand years of history on a private walking tour. Learn about the history of the railways stations in York and the way trains revolutionised the country, while making York the epicentre of travel in the North East. Marvel in the spectacular views of York Minster, Northern Europe’s largest cathedral and an architectural masterpiece that emits a radiating glow over the city.See where Guy Fawkes was born, now a pub with his namesake. Discover one of the world’s best-preserved medieval streets as mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Guildhall is located beyond the Mansion House, and is an imposing first Grade I listed 15th pile situated on the River Ouse. The tour finishes at The Star Inn, an old engine house which sits on the edge of the Museum Gardens by the River Ouse.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: York, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting York, England, United Kingdom
Step into the city’s ancient walls, and meander through several thousand years of history on a private walking tour. Learn about the history of the railways stations in York and the way trains revolutionised the country, while making York the epicentre of travel in the North East. Marvel in the spectacular views of York Minster, Northern Europe’s largest cathedral and an architectural masterpiece that emits a radiating glow over the city.See where Guy Fawkes was born, now a pub with his namesake. Discover one of the world’s best-preserved medieval streets as mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Guildhall is located beyond the Mansion House, and is an imposing first Grade I listed 15th pile situated on the River Ouse. The tour finishes at The Star Inn, an old engine house which sits on the edge of the Museum Gardens by the River Ouse.
Itinerary
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Stop At: York City Walls, York YO1 7HB England
Walk along the ancient city walls with spectacular views of the York Minster.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Roman Column, Treasurers House Minster Yard, York YO1 7JL England
Visit of the historic Roman column and the Multangular Tower, which is over 2000 years old
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Helen’s Square, City Centre, York YO1 8QN England
St Helen’s Square is dominated by the grandeur of the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor’s official residence.
Duration: 15 minutes
