York City 2-Hour Walking Tour including York Minster, Shambles & City Walls
by J & M City Walking Tours
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This two-hour walking tour of York highlights key historic sites including York Minster, Clifford's Tower, and the medieval city walls. The guide leads a route through the city’s streets and landmarks, sharing stories from over 6,000 years of history. The tour covers the city’s medieval defenses, Roman stonework, and the architecture shaped by medieval masons. Visitors walk along the city walls, visiting sites such as the ancient Shambles street, Lantern towers, and the castle grounds where Clifford's Tower stands. The tour includes a visit to York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, which took 252 years to build; Minster tours inside last about an hour but are optional. Along the way, the guide points out the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, explaining the role of the guilds in York’s economy and the participation of women in trade. The route also passes the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe on Shambles street, St Cuthbert's Church with its Roman bricks and ‘Devils door,’ and a section of the city walls showing Roman defences and Victorian changes. Additional stops include the statue of Constantine the Great, the Black Swan pub with its historical connections, Merchant Taylors' Hall, Shambles Market, Monk Bar gate, the Dutch House on a Saxon street, King’s Square, and an external view of York Castle Museum focused on prison reform and Dick Turpin. The guide offers detailed historical context for each location and can arrange visits to museums for an extra fee. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
York
The guide shows York’s medieval walls and gateways, York Minster, the ancient Shambles, Lantern towers, rivers, and the castle. Visitors walk through 2000 years of the city’s heritage, tracing ancient tribes, Romans, kings, queens, and some of history’s most notorious figures. The grave of Dick Turpin is included. Tours of selected museums are available for an extra fee.
York Minster
York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, built over 252 years. Inside, guided tours last about an hour but are optional.
20 min
Clifford's Tower
Walk around the castle’s motte built in 1069 while the guide explains its dark and violent history. This was once one of England’s finest castles.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Descend to the medieval levels of the city and learn about York’s richest guild and its traders. The guide also discusses the important role women played in this guild.
Shambles
Explore the street historically known for its butchers. The guide visits the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe and uncovers secrets of one of York’s oldest streets.
10 min
St Cuthbert's Church
Examine this medieval church built partly with Roman bricks, featuring Saxon and Norman architecture. The guide explains the story behind its unique 'Devils door.'
6 min
York City Walls
Walk along a section of the medieval walls and see Roman defences and Danish earthworks. The guide shares information on the walls’ medieval past, sieges, Victorian changes, and the nearby old Jewish quarter.
15 min
Statue of Constantine the Great
Learn about York’s origins, its emperors, and the influence of Constantine the Great on Christianity and the city.
10 min
The Black Swan
Enter the old Hungate Parish to see the Black Swan pub, hear about its famous residents and links to the battle of Quebec. Nearby, spot a building reflecting the area’s Irish heritage and look for one of York’s black cats.
5 min
Merchant Taylors' Hall
On the city walls, observe the Merchant Taylors’ Hall and learn how guilds were economic centers in cities like York and the Taylors’ ongoing role.
4 min
Shambles Market
Visit the market to learn about its importance in York’s economic growth.
5 min
Monk Bar
One of York’s six city gates. Discover its defensive role, the legend of the Wild Men of York, and the gate’s more gruesome past.
5 min
Saxon Street
Walk along this Saxon street and see the Dutch House. Learn about its architectural significance after the Great Fire of London and the development of insurance policies.
5 min
Kings Square
Explore this ancient square to learn about local street names, Viking heritage, and the center of the city of Jorvic.
5 min
York Castle Museum
From outside, view the museum’s historic buildings related to prison reform. Hear stories and myths about Dick Turpin and the building’s past uses.
7 min
Meeting point
Starts at the Statue of Constantine, (PLEASE ignore the sat nav address For Cars only you need to walk and head to the statue)South entrance of York Minster. The booked time is departure time. Arrive 10 minutes early. Guides don't answer phones once tours begun. Late comer not refunded.
End point
The end point is 6 minutes walk from the start of the tour. The location gives access, to Jorvik Viking Centre, Castle museum and Cliffords tour, the river walk and 2 minutes from the Shambles. please note end point may vary.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
York City 2-Hour Walking Tour including York Minster, Shambles & City Walls
by J & M City Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£23Overview
This two-hour walking tour of York highlights key historic sites including York Minster, Clifford's Tower, and the medieval city walls. The guide leads a route through the city’s streets and landmarks, sharing stories from over 6,000 years of history. The tour covers the city’s medieval defenses, Roman stonework, and the architecture shaped by medieval masons. Visitors walk along the city walls, visiting sites such as the ancient Shambles street, Lantern towers, and the castle grounds where Clifford's Tower stands. The tour includes a visit to York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, which took 252 years to build; Minster tours inside last about an hour but are optional. Along the way, the guide points out the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, explaining the role of the guilds in York’s economy and the participation of women in trade. The route also passes the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe on Shambles street, St Cuthbert's Church with its Roman bricks and ‘Devils door,’ and a section of the city walls showing Roman defences and Victorian changes. Additional stops include the statue of Constantine the Great, the Black Swan pub with its historical connections, Merchant Taylors' Hall, Shambles Market, Monk Bar gate, the Dutch House on a Saxon street, King’s Square, and an external view of York Castle Museum focused on prison reform and Dick Turpin. The guide offers detailed historical context for each location and can arrange visits to museums for an extra fee. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
York
The guide shows York’s medieval walls and gateways, York Minster, the ancient Shambles, Lantern towers, rivers, and the castle. Visitors walk through 2000 years of the city’s heritage, tracing ancient tribes, Romans, kings, queens, and some of history’s most notorious figures. The grave of Dick Turpin is included. Tours of selected museums are available for an extra fee.
York Minster
York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, built over 252 years. Inside, guided tours last about an hour but are optional.
20 min
Clifford's Tower
Walk around the castle’s motte built in 1069 while the guide explains its dark and violent history. This was once one of England’s finest castles.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Descend to the medieval levels of the city and learn about York’s richest guild and its traders. The guide also discusses the important role women played in this guild.
Shambles
Explore the street historically known for its butchers. The guide visits the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe and uncovers secrets of one of York’s oldest streets.
10 min
St Cuthbert's Church
Examine this medieval church built partly with Roman bricks, featuring Saxon and Norman architecture. The guide explains the story behind its unique 'Devils door.'
6 min
York City Walls
Walk along a section of the medieval walls and see Roman defences and Danish earthworks. The guide shares information on the walls’ medieval past, sieges, Victorian changes, and the nearby old Jewish quarter.
15 min
Statue of Constantine the Great
Learn about York’s origins, its emperors, and the influence of Constantine the Great on Christianity and the city.
10 min
The Black Swan
Enter the old Hungate Parish to see the Black Swan pub, hear about its famous residents and links to the battle of Quebec. Nearby, spot a building reflecting the area’s Irish heritage and look for one of York’s black cats.
5 min
Merchant Taylors' Hall
On the city walls, observe the Merchant Taylors’ Hall and learn how guilds were economic centers in cities like York and the Taylors’ ongoing role.
4 min
Shambles Market
Visit the market to learn about its importance in York’s economic growth.
5 min
Monk Bar
One of York’s six city gates. Discover its defensive role, the legend of the Wild Men of York, and the gate’s more gruesome past.
5 min
Saxon Street
Walk along this Saxon street and see the Dutch House. Learn about its architectural significance after the Great Fire of London and the development of insurance policies.
5 min
Kings Square
Explore this ancient square to learn about local street names, Viking heritage, and the center of the city of Jorvic.
5 min
York Castle Museum
From outside, view the museum’s historic buildings related to prison reform. Hear stories and myths about Dick Turpin and the building’s past uses.
7 min
Meeting point
Starts at the Statue of Constantine, (PLEASE ignore the sat nav address For Cars only you need to walk and head to the statue)South entrance of York Minster. The booked time is departure time. Arrive 10 minutes early. Guides don't answer phones once tours begun. Late comer not refunded.
End point
The end point is 6 minutes walk from the start of the tour. The location gives access, to Jorvik Viking Centre, Castle museum and Cliffords tour, the river walk and 2 minutes from the Shambles. please note end point may vary.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.