Explore the ancient city of York on a 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. This sightseeing extravaganza will take you to all of the best places of interest, including Clifford's Tower, Monk Bar, Exhibition Square, The Stonebow, Museum Gardens and much more! The beauty of a hop-on hop-off service is that you can create your own schedule and discover this fabulous destination at your own pace. The double-decker bus provides you with an audio tour commentary in 9 languages, teaching you all about York's fascinating past as you cruise around. There's so much to learn about this northern city, which was originally founded by the Romans. You'll also get to experience panoramic views of these historic landmarks, thanks to the open-top deck.

Sortez des sentiers battus et plongez au cœur du riche passé rebelle de York ! Cette visite à pied, très appréciée, n'est pas une promenade ordinaire : c'est une aventure à travers 6 000 ans d'histoire authentique, des anecdotes captivantes et l'occasion de découvrir tout ce que vous pouvez lors de votre visite. Nous explorerons les puissantes défenses médiévales de la ville et leur évolution pour repousser les envahisseurs et les touristes. Émerveillez-vous devant les merveilles architecturales de York, de la maçonnerie romaine au savoir-faire des maçons médiévaux dont le savoir-faire a façonné le paysage urbain que nous voyons aujourd'hui. Découvrez les puissantes guildes qui régnaient autrefois sur l'économie de la ville, leurs somptueuses salles et les cultures commerciales qui ont alimenté leur essor. De Constantin le Grand à Oliver Cromwell, de Robert Bruce aux rois et reines, les plus grands noms de l'histoire ont arpenté ces rues, et aujourd'hui, vous aussi. Promenez-vous le long des remparts et dans les rues anciennes, tandis que nous démystifions les mythes et révélons la vérité sur le passé. Voici York déchaîné : courageux, glorieux et inoubliable.

Explore York by day with John, your award-winning guide with the viator badge of excellence for the past 8 years, on a private tour shaped around you. Choose where and when to meet:from your hotel or meet you at another convenient spot in the city (our default meeting spot is the Roman column next to the Minster) Discover York’s Roman, Viking and medieval past as you visit iconic landmarks and uncover quieter corners and hidden secrets. John brings the city’s history to life with engaging stories, local knowledge and a friendly, relaxed approach. With no large group or rigid schedule, you can explore at your own pace. Stop for a coffee or something to eat along the way, and make the tour your own.

Explore York after dark on a private ghost tour shaped around you. Choose where and when to meet: we can collect you from your hotel or meet you at another convenient spot in the city. Hear York’s real ghost stories and accounts of strange events, told with warmth, humour and a healthy respect for the facts. Along the way, discover the history behind the places and people involved. There are no actors, jump scares or invented tales—just entertaining storytelling rooted in genuine local history. Because the tour is private, you can explore at your own pace with your guide, without a large group or a rigid schedule, we will prepare a bespoke tour just for you, starting and ending at a time and place to suit you

Explore York with a real Viking! Join your guide for a private, two-hour walking tour through the city’s remarkable Viking past. Hear the stories of famous figures including Ragnar, Ivar the Boneless, Erik Bloodaxe and Harald Hardrada, and discover why York became such an important Viking stronghold—and the setting for so many battles. Your tour is arranged around you. Choose a meeting time and place that suits you, including your hotel, then explore at your own pace without a fixed group or schedule. It’s a lively, friendly way to discover Viking York, with history and storytelling brought together by a guide in Viking character. For a small additional fee, you can add a stop at an authentic Viking-themed bar, on a site associated with York’s Viking kings—a cosy option on a cold day.

Most visitors choose between a highlights walk, a wall walk, or a ghost tour. This self-guided tour gives you the best of all three in a single route — from Roman ruins and Viking history to chilling tales told at the right moments, in the right places. With your phone as your guide, you'll walk atop the ancient city walls, squeeze through snickelways, and hear why the Golden Fleece pub claims over fifteen resident ghosts. This tour is ideal for those who are in York for a day and want to get a taste of everything that York has to offer while having the freedom to linger and dive deeper into the sites that capture their interest. Pause for a pint, duck into the Shambles for photos, or linger inside York Minster — then pick up right where you left off. No group to keep up with, no fixed start time. Available in 9 languages with offline access. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours. If it's not for you, it comes with a full refund guarantee.