J&M York City Guided Tour

Departure Point Starts at the Statue of Constantine (PLEASE ignore the sat nav address For Cars only you need to walk and head to the statue)South entrance of York Minster. The booked time is departure time. Arrive 10 minutes early. Guides don't answer phones once tours begun. Late comer not refunded. Return Details The end point is 6 minutes walk from the start of the tour. The location gives access to Jorvik Viking Centre Castle museum and Cliffords tour the river walk and 2 minutes from the Shambles. please note end point may vary. Duration 2 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: York York Our guide will show you what makes York so unique the Medieval walls and Gateways the Minster the ancient Shambles Lantern towers rivers and castle. See the grave of Dick Turpin and walk through 2000 years of the cities heritage follow in the footsteps of ancient tribes Romans Kings and Queens and some of histories most notorious. Our guides can also take you around the museums of your choice for an additional fee. Duration: Not Available Stop At: York Minster Minster Yard Deangate York The largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe York Minster took 252 years too build. There are Minster guides inside tours last an hour. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Clifford's Tower Tower Street York Walking around the Motte of the castle built in 1069 your guide will bring alive its bloody and dark secrets walk in the grounds of what would have been on elf the finest castles in England. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Merchant Adventurers' Hall Fossgate York Walk down into the Medieval levels of the City and let our guide tell you about the richest Guild in York and the part the traders played in Yorks prosperity. Find out how important women were in this guild. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Shambles 11 Shambles York The street of the Butchers our guide will take to the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe and exploring with to uncover the secrets of one of Yorks oldest streets. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: St Cuthbert's Church Peasholme Green York We take a look at this medieval church with its rich history built partially from Roman brick work it also features Saxon and Norman architecture. Its most unique feature is its 'Devils door' we will unravel the truth behind the myth. Duration: 6 minutes Stop At: York City Walls York We take in a section of the medieval walls where you'll see the cities Roman defences danish earthwork and discover its medieval past sieges and Victorian alterations. We will also pass by the old Jewish quarter of the city. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Statue of Constantine the Great York Minster York Learn about the origins of York its visiting emperors and delve into the story of Constantine the Great his effect on Christianity and York. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: The Black Swan 23 Peasholme Green York As we enter the old Hungate Parish you'll discover the Black Swan its famous residents and links to the battle of Quebec. Near by is a building whose architecture reflects the Irish heritage of the area as well as having a chance to spot one of Yorks famous Black Cats. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Merchant Taylors' Hall Aldwark York On the city walls you'll see the Merchant Taylors discover how guilds became the economic centre of Cities like York the Taylors significance to the city and its role today. Duration: 4 minutes Stop At: Monk Bar Off Lord Mayors Walk York Visit the market and discover their significance in Yorks economic growth. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Kings Square City Centre York One of 6 gates in York you'll discover its role in the city defences the legend of the Wild men of York as well as our Bars more gruesome uses. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: York Castle Museum Eye of York Tower St York As we walk along this Saxon street you'll discover the Dutch House it's significance to architectural changes after the Great fire of London and the emergence of Insurance policies. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Shambles Market 5 Silver Street York In this ancient square you'll discover the meaning behind our street names and thinner Viking heritage and learn about the very centre of the city of Jorvic Duration: 5 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 Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions No free inclusions Redemption Instructions Tours leave at the time booked from the statue of Constantine the Great to be found on the South side of the Cathedral where you also find the Rose window. Guides will not answer phones during a tour late comers can contact in advance or up to 5 minutes into the tour. The tour does not return for late comers. No refunds