Private Tour of York Medieval City Walls

Departure Point Next to the statue of William Etty Return Details Next to the statue of William Etty Duration 3 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: York City Walls York We will walk the most complete set of Medieval city walls in the UK. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: St. Leonards Hospital Museum Street York Stand in the ruins of a once great building and learn about the man who once controlled it. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Museum Gardens Museum Street York Stroll through the beautiful and tranquil York Museum Gardens surrounding by reminders of long-gone eras. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Bootham Bar De Grey House Exhibition Square St. Leonards Pl. York We will stand inside one of York's great city gates and find out which surprising confection got its' start right here. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: The Fat Badger 2-4 High Petergate York England YO1 7EH View York's loveliest beer garden at the back of a charming historic pub. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: York Minster Minster Yard Deangate York Enjoy sweeping views of the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Robin Hood Tower A tower named after Robin Hood? Find out why and also hear about the lengths Yorks residents went through to protect their city through the centuries. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: De Grey Rooms St. Leonards Place York Find out how the Mayor of London who once lived here left his mark on the city. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Monk Bar Off Lord Mayors Walk York The tallest of York's defences and once used as a prison and site of public announcements in the Medieval era. Find out who was kept here and why the portcullis got stuck. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Jewbury Jewbury York England Stand on the site of a Jewish settlement that was lost to time then unexpectedly uncovered nearly 700 years later. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Foss Islands Chimney Foss House Garage Foss Islands Road York See how York's residence disposed of rubbish over the centuries and why you might want to be careful where you step! Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: The Red Tower Foss House Garage Foss Islands Road York Unlike any other gatehouse in the city the Red Tower was also the site of a gruesome murder. Find out why the perpetrators were never punished. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Walmgate Bar Foss Islands Road York Stand in the only original medieval barbican in the country and learn about the English Civil War that almost brought it down. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Fishergate Bar 40 George Street York See the scars left behind from the residents of York who rose up in rebellion against a usurper king. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Fishergate Postern Tower Piccadilly adj Lead Mill Lane York We will tread through what was once the King's Fishpool and hear the stories of those who tried to breach it. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Clifford's Tower Tower Street York Looking over the grounds of what was once mighty York Prison you'll hear the story of the UK's most notorious criminal and the unlikely way he was caught here. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: River Ouse York Walk through all the remains of the ice nightly York Castle and hear the tales of heartbreak and bloodshed that took place here. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Baile Hill York York Walk across the beautiful River Ouse and hear how the water that flowed here changed the shape of the city. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Bitchdaughter Tower Cromwell Road York Stand on the site of a former training ground and learn how York functioned at times of war - from 1066 to World War II. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Victoria Bar Gateway Victor Street York Stan atop a medieval prison and find out why this was reserved for the worst of the worst. We'll also overlook the former site of the city's public executions. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Micklegate Bar 27 Micklegate York The last of the city gateways to be opened - find out why Queen Victoria refused to come see it! Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: York Railway Station Station Road York We will walk through the official entrance to York in the footsteps of Kings and Queens from centuries past. Hear the stories about who once used the gate...and whose heads were once posted on top! Duration: 10 minutes Additional Information Service animals allowed Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions An entertaining tour led by an expert local guide Exclusions Gratuities 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 Moore Walking Tours 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.