York Shared Walking Tour of Guy Fawkes, York Minster, The Shambles and Clifford's Tower
by Dave Haw Tours York
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This shared walking tour in York lasts between one and three hours. It begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn on High Petergate, opposite Michael Le Belfrey's church, where the guide explains the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot at his birthplace. The route continues to Minster Yard where the guide covers the full history of York Minster, including its medieval carvings and construction, with a chance to speak to stone masons. Next, the group visits Museum Gardens to learn about its historical significance and may meet falconers with birds of prey. Within the gardens, the tour stops at St. Mary's Abbey to discuss its history. The walk proceeds to Shambles Market and The Shambles, some of York’s oldest streets, with stories that range from astonishing to grim. The tour also includes a visit to the Parish of All Saints' Pavement church with its notable history, followed by the Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow, where her life and story are explained. Finally, the tour reaches Clifford's Tower for a 30-minute stop to hear about its royal connections and some of its more gruesome historical events. All entrance fees and taxes are included in the price. This tour is conducted on foot and covers multiple sites in central York.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Minster Yard
This stop includes about 40 minutes learning the complete history of York's Minster, focusing on its detailed medieval carvings and architecture. The guide may arrange a conversation with the stone masons working on the cathedral.
40 min
Museum Gardens
The tour spends around 30 minutes here discussing the history of the gardens. Visitors might meet falconers and see birds of prey as part of the visit.
30 min
St. Mary's Abbey
Located within Museum Gardens, this stop lasts about 15 minutes and covers the history of St Mary's Abbey, highlighting its significance.
15 min
Shambles Market
At The Shambles and Shambles Market, this 30-minute stop includes stories about some of York’s oldest surviving streets, including both remarkable and grim tales.
30 min
Parish of All Saints' Pavement
This 15-minute visit details the history of the church of All Saints' Pavement and shares some surprising stories connected to it.
15 min
Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow
A 15-minute stop focused on the life and story of Saint Margaret Clitherow, including her challenges and legacy.
15 min
Clifford's Tower
Visitors spend 30 minutes hearing about the history of Clifford's Tower, including its association with monarchs and some of its more gruesome events.
30 min
Meeting point
Located oposite the minster, on High Petergate, next to St Michael Le Belfrey church at 10:30 am everyday aside from Wednesdays and Thursdays.
End point
Located oposite the minster, on High Petergate, next to St Michael Le Belfrey church at 10:30 am everyday aside from Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
York Shared Walking Tour of Guy Fawkes, York Minster, The Shambles and Clifford's Tower
by Dave Haw Tours York
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.£36Overview
This shared walking tour in York lasts between one and three hours. It begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn on High Petergate, opposite Michael Le Belfrey's church, where the guide explains the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot at his birthplace. The route continues to Minster Yard where the guide covers the full history of York Minster, including its medieval carvings and construction, with a chance to speak to stone masons. Next, the group visits Museum Gardens to learn about its historical significance and may meet falconers with birds of prey. Within the gardens, the tour stops at St. Mary's Abbey to discuss its history. The walk proceeds to Shambles Market and The Shambles, some of York’s oldest streets, with stories that range from astonishing to grim. The tour also includes a visit to the Parish of All Saints' Pavement church with its notable history, followed by the Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow, where her life and story are explained. Finally, the tour reaches Clifford's Tower for a 30-minute stop to hear about its royal connections and some of its more gruesome historical events. All entrance fees and taxes are included in the price. This tour is conducted on foot and covers multiple sites in central York.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Minster Yard
This stop includes about 40 minutes learning the complete history of York's Minster, focusing on its detailed medieval carvings and architecture. The guide may arrange a conversation with the stone masons working on the cathedral.
40 min
Museum Gardens
The tour spends around 30 minutes here discussing the history of the gardens. Visitors might meet falconers and see birds of prey as part of the visit.
30 min
St. Mary's Abbey
Located within Museum Gardens, this stop lasts about 15 minutes and covers the history of St Mary's Abbey, highlighting its significance.
15 min
Shambles Market
At The Shambles and Shambles Market, this 30-minute stop includes stories about some of York’s oldest surviving streets, including both remarkable and grim tales.
30 min
Parish of All Saints' Pavement
This 15-minute visit details the history of the church of All Saints' Pavement and shares some surprising stories connected to it.
15 min
Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow
A 15-minute stop focused on the life and story of Saint Margaret Clitherow, including her challenges and legacy.
15 min
Clifford's Tower
Visitors spend 30 minutes hearing about the history of Clifford's Tower, including its association with monarchs and some of its more gruesome events.
30 min
Meeting point
Located oposite the minster, on High Petergate, next to St Michael Le Belfrey church at 10:30 am everyday aside from Wednesdays and Thursdays.
End point
Located oposite the minster, on High Petergate, next to St Michael Le Belfrey church at 10:30 am everyday aside from Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.