York’s Snickelways Story Shared Tour

Departure Point Outside of the pub across from the church. We do not call inside the pub. The guide will be wearing tweed. Return Details Tour ends in the yard next to the Golden Fleece across the street from the bottom of the Shambles. Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Minster Yard Minster Yard York Explore platea populi the city’s most ancient snickelway a courtyard of the former Roman headquarters. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Minster Yard Minster Yard York We’ll walk through Minster Gates to discover how the principal entrance to the precinct established the Minster as an urban centre for culture and learning. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Stonegate York Tucked away off the main road we’ll find York’s oldest continuously licensed pub. Discover how the pub ended up at the end of a hidden alleyway and what the landlord did to attract customers. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Swinegate Swinegate York The mediaeval quarter of the city including Grape Lane Swinegate and Little Stonegate. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: St Sampson's Square St Sampson's Square York If the heart of a city is its market then surely the snickelways are its veins. We’ll hear stories about surviving as well as long lost passageways that led to the market. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: St. Sampson's Church Church St. York Patrick Pool an ancient alley running behind the church that contains a secret about the city’s Roman past. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: High Petergate High Petergate York Home to Mad Alice Lane York’s most mysterious alley. Who was Alice? Why was she ‘mad’? And why is the lane named after her? Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Shambles 11 Shambles York Amble down the cobblestones and marvel at the timber-framed buildings adorning the best preserved medieval street in all of Europe if not the world. We’ll uncover clues about its butchering past as well as its neighbouring alleyways. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate York Famously known as York’s shortest street with the longest name. What does it mean? Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Pavement Pavement York Lady Peckett’s Yard. Behold the beauty of this picturesque courtyard. We’ll find out what makes this stunning passageway as historic as it is scenic. Duration: 10 minutes Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Inclusions Guided Walking Tour Exclusions No scheduled restroom breaks Redemption Instructions Please present tickets to guide upon arrival Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the York’s Snickelways Story in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.