Tours and Trips in York

Journey back in time with a hop-on hop-off bus tour of York, England's quintessential medieval town. Your flexible 24-hour ticket enables you build a custom itinerary of York's main attractions such as York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower, the impressive York City Walls and more. With unobstructed views from the open-top viewing deck and 18 possible stops around town, you'll have the best of the city at your fingertips.

Delve into England's colorful history and admire architecture dating back to the Middle Ages on this 2-hour York walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets of York and discover landmarks including Bedern Hall, Clifford's Tower, Fairfax House, King's Manor, the Multangular Tower, St. Mary's Abbey, Stonegate, and St. William's College. Hear how Emperor Constantine, Guy Fawkes, and Richard III shaped modern York, and learn of the English Reformation as you explore York Minster.

Delve into the dark recesses of York's history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit notorious local haunts (so to speak) of restless spirits, and pass eerie sites such as York Minster, Clifford's Tower, and the grave of Dick Turpin, infamous highwayman and murderer. Throughout the 1-hour trip, hear anecdotes and fascinating facts about York's grisly past, and make key stops for a closer look at the city's most haunted buildings.

Uncover the medieval marvels of historic York on a bespoke walking tour with a private guide. Learn about York's rich history as you walk around the centuries-old walls, pose for photos with a backdrop of the city or visit the wall museums (not included). Your private tour is yours to customize as you please, so you could also pay a visit to York Castle, stroll down the atmospheric The Shambles or take a peek inside the magnificent York Minster.

See York the way you want on a private, fully customizable 2-hour walking tour of the history-steeped city. With your private guide, tailor your itinerary from start to finish according to your interests. Admire York Minster, the City Gates, and Clifford's Tower; stroll around ruined St. Mary's Abbey; or delve into the cobbled lanes to absorb the landmarks on route and learn their stories and secrets.

Visiting Castle Howard and Fountains Abbey in a day from York is near-impossible without car rental. This private tour makes it easy, with private transport and a driver-guide to take you via scenic routes and introduce sights and photo ops along the way. Visit Castle Howard before exploring UNESCO-listed Fountains Abbey and the adjoining water gardens of Studley Royal Park, all at your own pace. Entrance fees at own expense.

Take a journey on board the Wizard Bus Tour and explore iconic Harry Potter film locations, a fun-filled day out for all Wizarding fans lasting 8 hours!Travel to Durham Cathedral and explore the cathedrals chapter house which was Professor McGonagall's classroom. Your journey will then continue to Grosmont Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, where you will climb on board a heritage steam train and travel to Goathland Station the original Hogsmeade Station.Not only will you be able to see the original film locations from Harry Potter you will also have a light-lunch at Grosmont Station and receive Magical Money where you will be able to buy a souvenir!From there you will then stop and have pictures at the Hole of Horcum and then travel to York Shambles, the inspiration for Diagon Alley. 

Journey back to Yorkshire's dark days with a skip-the-line pass to York Dungeon. This fully themed, sensory experience includes interactive attractions, engaging performances, rides, top-notch special effects and elaborate staging. Experience the grisly histories of plague, torture, rebellion and witchcraft that shadow this ancient city. Great for kids and adults, the York Dungeon will make you laugh, scream and thank the stars it's all just a show!

Perfect for the palates of chocolate aficionados, this 1.5-hour experience allows you to discover the history of chocolate in the historic heart of York. Guarantee your entry to York's Chocolate Story and explore three floors dedicated o the sweet treat: alongside your guide, you'll take an interactive journey through York's chocolate history and watch a chocolate making demonstration. This family-friendly, small-group tour is limited to 15 people to maintain an intimate atmosphere.

A private guided tour to not just the finest stately home in Yorkshire but one of the very best in Britain. Castle Howard remains a private home to an aristocratic family.  Despite this you may recognise parts of it as it is often used in TV shows and movies such as the recent TV hit, Victoria.

Designed for travelers with a historical interest in the supernatural, this private 2-hour ghost tour of York - one of the most haunted cities in the world - allows you to customize your itinerary to suit you. Choose to visit sites with countless reports of ghost sightings, including York Minster, The Shambles, and The York Dungeon, and listen to frightening tales rooted in York's 2,000-year-old history. The start time and location of your tour is up to you.

With beautiful architecture and medieval history, York is widely considered among England's must-see cities - but pounding the sidewalks on foot takes time and effort. On this tour, hop into the saddle and spin through the city streets by bicycle, and hit top attractions like York Minster with ease. Follow safe routes inside and outside the ancient city walls, with your guide bringing York's colorful Roman and Viking history to life.

Get the best from medieval York with the York Pass, a flexible pass that lets you save as you sightsee. With your pass, gain free admission to 30 top York attractions such as magnificent York Minster, York's Chocolate Story, Clifford's Tower and more. Choose a 1-, 2- or 3-day pass to suit your schedule, and receive a free, accompanying York guidebook. Plus, your pass offers savings on many attractions outside the city, including the stunning stately house that is Castle Howard, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and others.