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Self Guided Walking Tour in York with Mobile App

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( 90 reviews )

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Discover the enchanting city of York with this comprehensive self-guided app based walking tour which combines city sightseeing with a short walk along the wall and haunted locations

Highlights 


  • Explore York at your own pace with a self-guided mobile app walking tour 

  • Confused bewteen a city walk/ wall walk and a ghost walk? With this walk you can combine city sightseeing with a short walk along the walls as well as a few stops which you find on a ghost tour 

  • Learn about York's history and the influence of Roman, Vikings and Normans 

  • Walk along the York walls between two gates and take in the views 

  • Listen to three tales of eerie and haunted happenings in the heart of York 

  • Discover facts like the origin of the names "snickleways" and "shambles" 

About this activity 

Free Cancellation 

  • Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund 

Valid 365 days 

  • Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times 

Language Options  

  • English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese

Duration  

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes

Starting point

Clifford’s Tower - google maps - Google maps

Full Description
Embark on an enchanting journey through the city of York! The tour lets you in on the city's secrets and stories as you traverse its historic streets. This self-guided 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. Start your adventure at the St Mary’s Abbey, then climb on top of the wall, pass by the York Minster, wander through the snickelways and ramble along The Shambles, one of England’s most picturesque streets. Listen to ghost stories at a traditional York pub before concluding your tour at the imposing Clifford’s Tower. Along the way, learn about York's rich history, from its Roman roots to its medieval importance and Viking history. Pause to shop or enjoy a bite at one of the many quaint eateries.
Important Information 


  • Instructions with link to app and how to access the tour will be sent to your email post checkout  

  • You can gain instant access to the tour by downloading the app buying the tour on the app. 

Download app for instant tour access

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