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This is a preview of the full content of our York’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).
All advertising (only present on Android versions) can be removed.

The app will also allow you to:

Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
Make one-click phone calls (on phones).

Walking Tours

York lends itself to exploration on foot. The city offers a number of different kinds of general or themed guided tours.

General Tours

Guided tours are adapting to provide socially distanced experience. At present, regular commercial walking tours are offered by local firm York Tour. The information office will have current information about the frequently changing walks and providers.

York Tour uses local guides and provides bespoke tours for individuals, families and groups. Charges for up to 6 people start at £80 for an hour. Book via their website

Specialist Tours

For example: Essential York, Roman York, Secret York, Snickelways. are often available. Details from the information office.

Ghost tours are generally in the evenings.

Self-guided alternatives

For the historic walls use this app's The Walls Walk Itinerary.

For the Snickelways buy the Snickelways guide at the information office or Waterstone's in Coney Street.

Free Walking Tour

A stroll with a local

Official Minster Tour

York Ghosts and Ghost Tours

The most haunted city in England?

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