Free 2 Hour York Walking Tour
Tour Details
Duration: 2 Hours
Language: English
Amount of Walking: Moderate
Meeting point: 49 Stonegate (Opposite Links of London)
Availability: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 11am and 2pm
Any groups of 7 or larger, and any privately organised groups, will not be permitted to take this tour; if you are a part of such a group, you must make a private booking or you will be turned away.
Explore York with a professional and knowledgeable local guide
See famous sites steeped in ancient, Medieval and modern history!
Walk in the footsteps of figures like Richard III, Guy Fawkes and Emperor Constantine
Get the inside story on local restaurants, bars and much more!
Ever since its establishment in 71 AD, York has been the site of savage warfare, intense political intrigue and industrial breakthrough. It was here that Constantine, who would shake Europe to its core by converting Rome to Christianity, became Roman Emperor. It was here that Richard III, later immortalised by Shakespeare, plotted his campaigns during the Wars of the Roses. York is the birthplace, too, of Guy Fawkes, the greatest traitor in England’s history!
At Footprints, we provide engaging, enjoyable tours to groups and individuals from around the world. We’ll cover history and architecture – but we’ll do so in a way that can really hold your interest! As a professional nationwide firm operating in Oxford, London, Bath and Cambridge as well as York, we have ample experience in constructing the kind of tour that a customer will genuinely remember for years to come!
Many of our guides are local history students; all are well-versed in York’s unique history and keen to share it with visitors. Over the course of your Free 2-Hour Walking Tour, they’ll work tirelessly to ensure that you see what you want to see and hear what you want to know!
Our free two hour walking tour of York covers:
York Minster
Emperor Constantine
Richard III
The Multangular Tower
Guy Fawkes
The King’s Manor
Berden Hall
St Mary’s Abbey
York City Walls
Clifford’s Tower
Monk Bar
Fairfax House
York Castle Prison
Stonegate
St Williams College
War of the Roses
And lots more besides
From architecture to the best places to eat and drink, you’ll get a real local insight into this vibrant city.
You’re probably thinking: Other tour companies in York charge for all of this! How can it all be free?
At Footprints, we believe in letting you decide how much your experience was worth. This means that if you enjoy the tour, we invite you to leave a tip. If you have a bad time, we’ll say sorry, and that’s the end of it. Tips are completely voluntary. While our guides do not receive any funding from the city, they will never pressure you to leave a tip.
Get in touch with us today, and secure your booking for this unmissable experience!
You must reserve a place in order to attend this tour – all groups over 8 must make a private tour booking. Such large groups bookings will not be valid on the day.
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