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15 Best York Tours In England

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular york tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.

15 Best York Tours In England

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024 - Meeting at Quacks Printers: getting started without stress

1.The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

Most Popular★ 5.0

A 90-minute guided ghost walk through York’s lanes and landmarks, with dark comedy, laughs, and history—tickets cost $19.42.

“Despite the worst rain ever, our ghost walk turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Our ghost hunter/guide was absolutely amazing — he kept us laughing, engaged, and completely drawn into every story, no matter how soaked we were! His energy and enthusiasm never faded, and it made the whole night so much fun. We…”

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Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe - Where You Start and Finish: College Street to Clifford’s Tower

2.Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

★ 5.0

Mad Alice’s Bloody Tour of York is a 90-minute, English walking tour with in-character storytelling at York Minster, the Shambles, and Clifford’s Tower.

“Such a fantastic tour filled with laughs and giggles, but also some informative history and a few ghost stories of the town of York. We will definitely be booking another on our next visit. Thank you Lady Peckett.”

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Ghost Bus Tour of York

Ghost Bus Tour of York - Meeting in Central York and the Timing That Matters

3.Ghost Bus Tour of York

★ 4.5

A one-hour Ghost Bus Tour of York on a classic Routemaster, passing Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin with comedy-leaning ghost tales.

“Great fun and you find out some of the history of York which was interesting. The tour guide and driver where very friendly”

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - The Minster outskirts walk: where the stories start to feel real

Private Historical Walking Tour of York

Private Historical Walking Tour of York - Stop 1: York Minster, from founding to today

5.Private Historical Walking Tour of York

★ 5.0

A private York walking tour with flexible, interest-driven stories from York Minster to Clifford’s Tower in 2 to 3 hours.

“I loved this tour, my guide was very knowledgeable about the city and showed me lots of interesting things in York, along with the history behind the sites.”

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Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise in York

Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise in York - What you’ll see: York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the city walls

6.Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise in York

★ 4.5

45-minute City Cruises York boat ride on the River Ouse with live commentary and views of York Minster and Clifford’s Tower.

“The boat and crew were great but there really isn't much to see on this cruise . There is a short stretch wheebyo can see some of the historic parts of the city . The rest is out of town with not a lot to see”

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Wizard Walk of York – WINNER Best Tour & Best of York Award

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Best of York Award - Meeting at St Crux: finding the start and getting your feet sorted

8.Wizard Walk of York – WINNER Best Tour & Best of York Award

★ 5.0

A 75-minute, family-friendly magic comedy walk through York’s medieval streets, ending near St Crux with fun tricks and laughs.

“This is a kid focused activity- our 7yr old loved it! It was a nice break from the more adult focused tourism. Definitely bring a wand if you have one. We went to a later in the day tour, but I would recommend going earlier since this takes you through a lot of interesting streets…”

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The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group - Price and Value for $27.74: What You’re Really Paying For

9.The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

★ 5.0

Small-group walking tour of York in 90 minutes, hitting St. Mary’s Abbey ruins, Roman York at Museum Gardens, the Minster, and the Shambles.

“I loved this walking tour of York. The city has so much history and it was great to learn about it from a local. Alfred was very knowledgeable, easy to listen to and he answered everyone’s questions. He was very friendly and appeared to love sharing his wealth of information on his home town with…”

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North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York - Getting to the North York Moors from York (without the stress)

Guided Bike Tour in York

Guided Bike Tour in York - Stop 1: York Minster Without the Rush

11.Guided Bike Tour in York

★ 5.0

A 2–2.5 hour guided bike tour through York’s city walls, York Minster, and Viking-Roman stories, with an easy pace and included bike.

“We had a great tour! I would highly recommended it to anyone. We learnt a lot about Yorks history! It was very personable.”

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City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Your best strategy: ride first, then tailor the hops

12.City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★ 4.5

York hop-on hop-off with a 24-hour pass, audio in 10 languages, and 20 stops. See Clifford’s Tower, Monk Bar, and more.

“Good fount of knowledge but didn't really announce all the stops and what they can be used for. Still a good way to save your legs.”

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York - Games, Sorting, and Team Quizzes That Keep It Moving

15.Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

★ 4.5

A 2-hour guided Harry Potter themed walk in York with games, quizzes, and a stop at York Minster for $19.41.

“Friendly tour guide Ellie was very knowledgeable and as the tour was over 2 hours kept everyone engaged. The quiz was great fun and really tested everyone's Harry Potter knowledge, fun for families, encouraged mingling within the whole tour group with some healthy competition. Ellie also gave us some great recommendations for other places to…”

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