York Private Walking Tour

historically serving as the principal entrance for monarchs arriving from the south. Dating from the 12th–14th centuries, this historic landmark features a 4-storey structure that formerly held a barbican, acted as a prison, and displayed severed heads of traitors.

It is the home of the Monks of Micklegate exhibition and uniquely in York it is the only monastic church still in use following the Dissolution of the monasteries in 1536 before which it was part of a much larger complex.

The home of the Lord Mayor of the City of York.

Martin's was burnt out in World War II, in bombing known as the 'Baedeker raids' for targeting historic cities. Only the tower and the south aisle survived. After extensive rebuilding, the church was rehallowed as a chapel of peace and reconciliation, and a walled garden was created from the remaining shell.

Ruins of a medieval hospital founded after the Norman conquest, and largely destroyed under the orders of Henry VIII.

A beautiful building housing five galleries which showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.

It was constructed as part of a series of eight similar defensive towers and is almost 30 feet high and has 10 sides... hence its name!

Mary’s Abbey is a beautiful historic ruin set in the peaceful Museum Gardens. The remains of the medieval abbey are impressive and give a glimpse of York’s rich past.

The design of the Edible Wood is based on the principles of permaculture and forest gardening, exploring our relationship with food and the future of crop production. It features plants that have an edible component and are both attractive and useful – valuable qualities as home gardens become smaller and people search for multi-functional plants.

ange from 14th century Italian panels and 17th century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney.

d City Gate dating in part to the 11th Century.

Today Petergate is one of the most beautiful streets in York and home to one of the most famous views in Britain.

(If you want to go inside, please pick the special option)

g on the eye as its history is on the ears. One of the more famous people born here was the infamous Guy Fawkes who we still remember today on the 5th November when he tried to blow up Parliament.

this building was the birth place of the infamous traitor, Guy Fawkes.... Remember, remember the 5th of November!

an understand why it pretty much lay forgotten until the 1980's.

It's not always open but if it is, we can nip inside and look around.

red in a terrible way and is now remembered as a Saint.

Find out what it's all about!

ikings, a Friary, a Tudor cattle market and all sorts. These days there are less cows and a whole lot more nice little shops, pubs and restaurants.

If you don't want to walk on the City Walls, you might want to end the tour here.

Our tour doesn't ordinarily go in there but if you'd like to go in, please let your guide know and it is no problem at all (tickets not included).

Walls from Bootham Bar to Micklegate Bar (Optional)