From the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, via Vikings, the Norman Conquest and the Wars of the Roses, the history of York is the history of England. This city has been at the heart of the action for nearly 2000 years.
With York’s Hidden History, you’ll be at the heart of the action too, in the expert company of our local guides. Using knowledge and humour they'll tell the city's secrets whilst showing you the famous sights.
On our Royal Route we’ll ramble regally through 2000 years of amazing history. Starting outside the Yorkshire Museum, in the shadow of the city’s ancient stone walls, we’ll explain how a Roman military outpost turned into imperial Eboracum. Making our way acro...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Unique expertise - both our guides have Ph.D. qualifications in scientific subjects
Meeting Points
Departure
Yorkshire Museum
The York History Walk: Royal Route begins outside the Yorkshire Museum in York Museum Gardens.
Return
City Cruises York - Kings Staith Landing
The York History Walk: Royal Route finishes on King's Staith, near the City Cruises landing.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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From the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, via Vikings, the Norman Conquest and the Wars of the Roses, the history of York is the history of England. This city has been at the heart of the action for nearly 2000 years.
With York’s Hidden History, you’ll be at the heart of the action too, in the expert company of our local guides. Using knowledge and humour they'll tell the city's secrets whilst showing you the famous sights.
On our Royal Route we’ll ramble regally through 2000 years of amazing history. Starting outside the Yorkshire Museum, in the shadow of the city’s ancient stone walls, we’ll explain how a Roman military outpost turned into imperial Eboracum. Making our way acro...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Unique expertise - both our guides have Ph.D. qualifications in scientific subjects
Meeting Points
Departure
Yorkshire Museum
The York History Walk: Royal Route begins outside the Yorkshire Museum in York Museum Gardens.
Return
City Cruises York - Kings Staith Landing
The York History Walk: Royal Route finishes on King's Staith, near the City Cruises landing.
Itinerary
1
Museum Gardens
In York Museum Gardens we'll see the ancient city walls, including the Multangular Tower, built by the Romans. We'll talk about Eboracum, emperors, and the remarkable role of York in the Roman Empire.
10 minutes
2
York Minster
Outside York Minster we'll reveal the Roman and royal stories of this magnificent, historic cathedral.
10 minutes
3
Kings Square
We'll stop at King's Square to talk of Roman gateways, lost churches, and the real history of The Shambles.
10 minutes
4
Jorvik Viking Centre
Outside York's famous Jorvik Viking Centre on Coppergate we'll discuss the Northumbrian kings and Norse legends of York.
10 minutes
5
Clifford's Tower
At the foot of the imposing Clifford's Tower, at the heart of York Castle, we'll finish our walk with stories of the Norman Conquest, medieval kings, and the infamous prison.
