Best of York on Foot

Best of York on Foot

The story of York is the story of England in wood, stone and chocolate. Let our expert guides lead you on a ninety-minute journey through 2000 years, from the arrival of the Romans to the birth of the KitKat. This family-friendly walking tour includes all the key sights - including the Minster and Shambles - though we will also lead you deep into the medieval maze, or Snickelways. This is the secret side of York you would never be able to experience from an open-topped bus!

Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Mary's Abbey, Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England

The magnificent ruins of the largest abbey in northern England

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England

A stunning Victorian botanic garden containing the standing remains of the Roman fortress - the place where York began!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England

The largest medieval gothic cathedral in northern Europe

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Stonegate, York YO1 8AW England

Explore the labyrinth of medieval shortcuts or 'Snickelways'

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England

The best-preserved medieval street in Europe - famous across the world as the inspiration for Diagon Alley

Duration: 10 minutes