England  »  Yorkshire  »  York

Top Things to Do in York

We compared all 47 experiences in York so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 47 experiences from £ 10 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

The unmissables

York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy Stories
›
‹
Most booked
York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy StoriesStep into York’s shadowy past with a dark comedy walking tour, family-friendly and full of twisted tales. Includes local guide and wheelchair access.★ 4.91 (4,150)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14per person
Mad Alice's Bloody Tour of York: Medieval ghosts and murders
›
‹
★ Top rated
Mad Alice's Bloody Tour of York: Medieval ghosts and murdersWalking tour of York's medieval streets with a live guide uncovering the city's gruesome history (ghosts, witches, murders and kings) across York Minster.★ 4.96 (3,297)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker Routemaster
›
‹
Best value
York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker RoutemasterOne-hour ghost bus tour of York aboard a classic red Routemaster. Pass York Minster, Clifford's Tower and Dick Turpin's grave with a professional guide.★ 4.26 (2,592)1h–1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 20per person

Recommended (7)

York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History Tour
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History Tour★ 4.90 (1,515)1h 30mfrom£ 13per person
York Historical Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Minster
›
‹
York Historical Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Minster★ 4.86 (1,340)2h–3hfrom£ 141per group
York Dungeon Tickets: Live Shows, Ride & History Entry
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York Dungeon Tickets: Live Shows, Ride & History Entry★ 4.74 (1,277)1h–2hfrom£ 19per person
York: Wizard Walk Family Tour & Magic in The Shambles
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York: Wizard Walk Family Tour & Magic in The Shambles★ 4.95 (1,127)1h 15mfrom£ 12per person
York Walking Tour: Minster, Shambles & Snickelways Small Group
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York Walking Tour: Minster, Shambles & Snickelways Small Group★ 4.97 (833)1h 30mfrom£ 20per person
York, Whitby & North York Moors: Day Trip with Abbey Ruins
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York, Whitby & North York Moors: Day Trip with Abbey Ruins★ 4.85 (712)8hfrom£ 56per person
York: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24 & 48-Hour Pass
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24 & 48-Hour Pass★ 4.55 (644)1hfrom£ 17per person

Top rated (10)

Guided Bike Tour in York: City Walls, Minster & Medieval Streets
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Guided Bike Tour in York: City Walls, Minster & Medieval StreetsCycle through York's medieval streets and past the city walls on a 2 to 2.5 hour guided bike tour with a live guide: helmets and bikes included, starting from the city center.★ 4.99 (626)2h–2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 30per person
York: Villainous History & Rum Tasting Indoor Experience
›
‹
York: Villainous History & Rum Tasting Indoor ExperienceIndoor rum tasting tour at Villains Rum shop in York. Live guide reveals York's history with 6 rum samples. All-weather experience on Little Stonegate.★ 4.99 (222)30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 25per person
York: Viking Walk & Medieval Streets with Expert Guide
›
‹
York: Viking Walk & Medieval Streets with Expert GuidePrivate guided walking tour of York's Viking heritage, 866-1066 AD. Includes Clifford's Tower, city walls, York Minster & the Shambles with a local historian. Small groups.★ 4.99 (135)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 75per person
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip: Herriot Country & Bolton Abbey
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip: Herriot Country & Bolton AbbeyYork to Yorkshire Dales small-group day trip: explore Grassington, Masham, Bolton Abbey ruins & Linton Falls.★ 4.98 (243)8h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 78per person
York Walking Tour: Time Traveller’s Stories & Historic Sights
›
‹
York Walking Tour: Time Traveller’s Stories & Historic SightsStep into York’s wild history with a walking tour from Roman baths to medieval streets, lively stories, and playful surprises. Includes group-friendly booking.★ 4.98 (168)1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 16per person
Christmas Walking Tour York: 90 minutes of festive history
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Christmas Walking Tour York: 90 minutes of festive history90-minute guided walking tour through York's medieval streets exploring 2,000 years of Christmas traditions, from Roman Saturnalia to Victorian carols.★ 4.98 (108)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Yorkshire Dales tour: James Herriot Country small group
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Yorkshire Dales tour: James Herriot Country small groupSmall-group tour of Yorkshire Dales from York with World of James Herriot Museum entry, Ripon Cathedral and Wensleydale Creamery tasting included.★ 4.97 (138)8h 30m✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 120per person
Hooting Owl Distillery York: Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Hooting Owl Distillery York: Distillery Tour & Gin TastingTour the Hooting Owl Distillery in York with a live guide, taste Yorkshire gins and artisan spirits, and learn the legend of Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins over a welcome drink.★ 4.96 (163)1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 36per person
York: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game & Cryptic Clues Walk
›
‹
York: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game & Cryptic Clues WalkWander York’s winding lanes on a flexible treasure hunt with cryptic clues, stories, and maps sent to your phone. Start anytime, play at your own pace, no downloads needed.★ 4.93 (261)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York: Bolton Castle & Wensleydale
›
‹
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York: Bolton Castle & WensleydaleDay trip from York through the Yorkshire Dales National Park with stops at Bolton Castle, Hawes.★ 4.92 (224)8h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 78per person

Lowest price (10)

York: Dark History Walking Tour & Clifford's Tower
›
‹
York: Dark History Walking Tour & Clifford's TowerSeventy-five minutes through York's real past: plague, persecution, torture, witchcraft. Live guide, no theatrical nonsense. Families 8+, wheelchair accessible.★ 4.75 (130)1h 10m–1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 10per person
York Walking Tour: City Walls, Minster & Shambles Stories
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York Walking Tour: City Walls, Minster & Shambles StoriesStep into York’s tangled history on a city walking tour with stories of medieval walls, the Shambles, and Clifford’s Tower. Wheelchair accessible, local guide.★ 4.74 (532)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 11.50per person
York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted Pubs
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted PubsWalking ghost tour through York's haunted streets, 1.75 miles. Visit Shambles, Minster, Clifford's Tower, and The Golden Fleece pub. Family-friendly, wheelchair accessible.★ 4.75 (123)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 13.50per person
York: Harry Potter Locations Tour & Film Trivia Games
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York: Harry Potter Locations Tour & Film Trivia GamesGuided Harry Potter tour of York with interactive quizzes, team games, and York Minster. Local guide, costume pieces, video clips. Wheelchair accessible.★ 4.66 (532)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15.50per person
York Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 20 stops, live guide
›
‹
York Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 20 stops, live guideHop-on hop-off open-top bus tour of York with live guide and audio commentary covering York Minster, Clifford's Tower and 18 other stops.★ 4.69 (527)1h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 16per person
York: Witches & History Walking Tour with Character Guide
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York: Witches & History Walking Tour with Character GuideStep into York’s shadowy lanes on a witches & history walking tour. Hear real tales, visit The Shambles & York Minster, guided by a local in character.★ 4.83 (477)1h 10m–1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 17per person
York Historical Gems Walking Tour & Chocolate Tasting
›
‹
York Historical Gems Walking Tour & Chocolate TastingWalking tour of York's medieval streets and hidden alleyways with a character guide revealing stories of Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin.★ 4.88 (138)1h 10m–1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 17per person
York Walking Tour: Guy Fawkes, Shambles & Clifford’s Tower
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York Walking Tour: Guy Fawkes, Shambles & Clifford’s TowerStep into York’s tangled stories with a walking tour from Guy Fawkes Inn to the Shambles, Museum Gardens, and Clifford’s Tower: local guide and all fees included.★ 4.86 (619)1h–3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 18per person
York Walking Tour: Minster & City Walls, 2 Hours
›
‹
York Walking Tour: Minster & City Walls, 2 Hours2-hour guided walking tour of York covering Roman history, Snickelways, Clifford's Tower, Fairfax House and York Minster. Professional guide included. Optional cathedral entry.★ 4.90 (21)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 25per person
York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at Cocoa Works
›
‹
Travelers' pick
York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at Cocoa WorksSmell cocoa, temper chocolate, and create your own bar in York’s historic Cocoa Works. Includes hands-on workshop, all ingredients, and a 160g chocolate bar to take home.★ 4.69 (221)1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 25per person
See all 47 tours →

York at a glance ✓ 2026-10-14

  • Most booked: York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy Stories, £ 14 (1h 30m, 4.91★ · 4,150).
  • Top rated: Mad Alice's Bloody Tour of York: Medieval ghosts and murders, £ 15 (1h 30m, 4.96★ · 3,297).
  • Best value: York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker Routemaster, £ 20 (1h–1h 15m, 4.26★ · 2,592).

Of the 47 experiences: 45 with free cancellation, 42 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup and 29 last-minute.

Do you need help planning your next activity?