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4 History Tours in York Worth the Morning

4 tours  ·  from $19 a head

There is always one day too few. These 4 history tours in York earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes and the rest of the trip stays yours.

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - Around the Minster: a grand setting for grim stories
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

1.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Shadows of York blends ghost stories, grim history, theatrical guides, and cobbled streets into a lively 90-minute evening walk.

“Walk around the city for approximately 90 minutes. Some interesting stories but couldn’t always understand what the tour guide was saying.”

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Private Historical Walking Tour of York - St Mary’s Abbey and the quieter side of York
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Private Historical Walking Tour of York

2.Private Historical Walking Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,324 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Explore York’s Minster, Shambles, abbey, royal past, and Clifford’s Tower on a private, story-filled walk with a local guide.

“I loved this tour, my guide was very knowledgeable about the city and showed me lots of interesting things in York, along with the history behind the sites.”

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York Witches and History Walking Tour - St. Crux Parish Hall and York’s first witch tale
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York Witches and History Walking Tour

3.York Witches and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Review the York Witches and History Walking Tour, with medieval streets, witch tales, practical tips, pricing, and honest advice.

“Willow was amazing she really got the imagination working.. and made York come alive with all the stories”

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York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate - Museum Gardens and Exhibition Square
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York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

4.York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Explore York’s historic streets with a costumed detective, hear tales of Turpin and Fawkes, and sample York chocolate on a lively 75-minute walk.

“Wow our Detective Sherlumbo was full of information the gems and tales of the history of York. Fun and engaging. Once we had been shown what we were missing by not looking up. The walk is able to be done my all ages. I would definitely do a tour again. Also I would like to know where I can get the bag Detective Sherlumbo had with him ?”

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