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Top Things to Do in Yorkshire
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York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy Stories★ 4.91 (4,044) · 1h 30m
Top ratedYork: Bloody Walking Tour with Mad Alice & Medieval Streets★ 4.96 (3,170) · from £ 15
Best valueYork Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker Routemaster★ 4.26 (2,553) · from £ 20Recommended (7)
York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History Tour★ 4.90 (1,506) · 1h 30m£ 13View ›
York: Private Walking Tour with Historian & Hotel Pickup★ 4.86 (1,335) · 2h–3h£ 141View ›
York Dungeon Tickets: Live Shows, Ride & History Entry★ 4.74 (1,221) · 1h–2h£ 16.62View ›
York: Wizard Walk Family Tour & Magic in The Shambles★ 4.95 (1,108) · 1h 15m£ 12View ›
York Walking Tour: Minster, Shambles & Snickelways Small Group★ 4.97 (825) · 1h 30m£ 20View ›
York, Whitby & North York Moors: Day Trip with Abbey Ruins★ 4.85 (698) · 8h£ 56View ›
York: Guided Bike Tour City Walls, Minster & Chocolate Stops★ 4.99 (618) · 2h–2h 30m£ 30View ›Top rated (10)
Durham: Walking Tour of Historic City & Infamous StoriesYou’ll wander through Durham’s winding lanes with a local expert who brings miners’ marches and cathedral legends to life. Hear stories of infamous residents (and their ghosts), pause on bridges Turner once painted, and catch unexpected moments — like laughter over dragons or shivers outside an old prison. You might leave knowing more than you planned to feel.
York: Villainous History & Rum Tasting Indoor ExperienceYou step into a single room off Stonegate, stay dry and warm, and listen to a live guide reveal the true dark history of York's villains while you taste six rums or gins linked to each story. No walking, no weather delays, and the whole thing takes place indoors — book ahead if you need seating or have accessibility needs.Is it for me?Book this if you want York's dark history without the walking, weather delays, or logistics of arranging transport between outdoor sites — the single-room format and fixed storytelling pace mean you get the full tale in one sitting, rain or shine.
York Walking Tour: Time Traveller’s Stories & Historic SightsYou’ll walk through York’s tangled history with a lively local guide, hear wild tales from Roman times to plagues and highwaymen, and touch real textures of the city — stone walls, herbal scents, laughter echoing down medieval lanes. It’s not just facts: you’ll feel part of York for a morning.
York: Viking Walk & Medieval Streets with Expert GuideYou walk the streets where Viking traders and kings operated for two centuries, guided by someone who separates the real history from the myth. The tour includes Clifford's Tower, the medieval Shambles, optional access to the city walls, and a close look at York Minster's unexpected Viking connection. You leave knowing exactly what happened in York between 866 and 1066, and why it mattered.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real Viking history of York — not the myths — told by someone who knows the sources and the streets. The private format means the guide can adjust the pace and answer questions as they come up, which is what makes the research feel alive instead of like a lecture.
York: Christmas Walking Tour with Festive Stories & HistoryYou’ll walk through York’s medieval lanes beneath glowing lights, hear quirky stories from your local guide about Roman feasts and Victorian traditions, pause by landmarks like York Minster and Mansion House, and maybe even warm your hands around mulled wine as you laugh at old legends together. If you want to feel what Christmas means here—not just see it—you’ll find yourself thinking back to these moments long after.
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip: Herriot Country, Grassington & Bolton AbbeyYou’ll wind through moors and stone villages on this Yorkshire Dales day trip from York—sharing tea in Masham, wandering Grassington’s TV-famous streets, pausing at Linton Falls’ whitewater rush, then exploring ancient Bolton Abbey ruins with your small group guide. It’s not just scenery; you’ll feel part of something quietly timeless.
Yorkshire Dales: All Creatures Great & Small Day TourYou’ll step straight into James Herriot’s Yorkshire Dales—wander village greens in Grassington, explore Thirsk’s Herriot museum with your guide, taste fresh Wensleydale cheese, and pause for quiet moments beneath ancient cathedral arches. Expect laughter over muddy boots and real countryside air—this isn’t just a tour; it’s living inside a story you already half-know.
York: Hooting Owl Distillery Tour & Guided Gin TastingYou’ll sip your way through Yorkshire gins at Hooting Owl Distillery in York, hear quirky stories from your guide, and sample spirits straight from the source. Expect laughter, hands-on tastings, and a relaxed vibe where you can stay as long as you like after your tour wraps up.
Leeds Walking Tour: City Highlights, Arcades & Kirkgate MarketYou’ll wander Leeds’ historic streets with a local guide who brings stories alive — from sleepy stone lions at Town Hall to the golden-lit arcades and bustling Kirkgate Market. Expect laughs, small surprises, and sensory moments that linger long after you leave the city center.
York: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game & Cryptic Clues WalkYou’ll wander through York’s winding streets solving cryptic clues sent straight to your phone—at your own pace and with whoever you like. Pause for coffee or take detours as you wish; there’s no set schedule or guide hovering over you. Expect quirky facts, hidden details even locals miss, and plenty of laughs as your group unravels each riddle together.
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Scarborough: Dark History Walking Tour & Haunted TramwayYou’ll follow Scarborough’s winding lanes with a local guide who knows every shadowy corner—hearing true tales of murder, crime, and hauntings as you pass historic buildings and even ride the Central Tramway in summer. Expect a mix of eerie silence and laughter, salty sea air, and glimpses into lives you never imagined—all wrapped up in real history you can feel under your feet.
York Walking Tour: City Walls, Minster & Shambles StoriesYou’ll trace York’s winding streets with a local guide who brings stories alive — from climbing parts of the city walls to hearing secrets behind Clifford’s Tower and wandering through The Shambles. Expect real history under your feet (sometimes literally), small surprises around corners, and plenty of chances to ask questions or just soak up what makes York so layered.
York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted PubsYou walk 1.75 miles through York's haunted streets with an expert guide who covers Clifford's Tower, The Shambles, Bedern Passage, and The Golden Fleece pub. The tour is wheelchair accessible, family-friendly, and ends at a historic pub. Book with comfortable shoes and expect to spend roughly two hours learning the real history behind York's ghost stories.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn York's actual haunted history—the documented tragedies and mysteries—without the theatrical filler, and you're willing to walk 1.75 miles on old cobbles to do it. The expert guide and fixed route mean you don't have to research the stories yourself or worry about missing the key stops.
Leeds City Walking Tour: 1.5 Hours with Local Guide & ArcadesYou meet your guide outside Leeds Town Hall at 10:30am and spend 1.5 hours walking through the city's main quarters—from the Victorian arcades and Kirkgate Market to City Varieties Music Hall and Briggate's medieval streets. The tour covers Leeds' history as a textile powerhouse and its evolution into a modern cultural center, with all stops viewed from the outside so there's no entry fees or queuing. You finish with a solid understanding of how the city is laid out and why each neighborhood developed the way it did.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Leeds or have a free morning and want to understand the city's layout and history without arranging your own route—the fixed 10:30am start and local guide mean you get oriented and learn the real story in one straightforward walk.
York: Harry Potter Locations Tour & Film Trivia GamesYou'll be sorted into a team, answer trivia questions about the films and York's history as you walk past York Minster and other locations, watch video clips and costume pieces that connect the movies to the real city, and compete on an animated scoreboard. The guide handles all the stopping points and keeps the pace moving, so you're not navigating or timing anything yourself — you just show up and play.Is it for me?Pick this if you love the films and want to see the real places behind them without planning a route or researching locations yourself — the guide and the game structure do that work, leaving you free to compete and absorb the city.
York: Open-Top Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio GuideYou’ll ride an open-top bus through York with a local guide sharing stories and plenty of chances to hop off at places like Clifford’s Tower or York Minster. Expect small surprises — maybe a missed stop or two — plus time for pastries and people-watching along the way. It’s history that feels lived-in rather than read-about.
York: Witches & History Walking Tour with Character GuideYou’ll walk York’s winding streets with a character guide who brings witch trials and local legends alive. Expect laughter over tricky street names, quiet chills near Barley Hall, stories at York Minster’s steps, and time to pause or ask questions as you go. You might leave seeing these cobbles differently—maybe even feeling them under your skin.
York: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24 & 48-Hour PassYou board at Exhibition Square and choose your own stops across 21 locations, from Clifford's Tower to the National Railway Museum, over 24 or 48 hours. Audio commentary in nine languages and free headphones guide you through York's Roman and medieval history. The discount booklet saves money on meals and attractions, and your voucher stays valid for a full year.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore York's main landmarks — from the Roman walls to York Minster — without booking separate transport or timing yourself to a guide's schedule. The flexibility to hop off and back on means you control how long you spend at each stop.
York Walking Tour: Guy Fawkes, Shambles & Clifford’s TowerYou’ll follow winding streets from Guy Fawkes Inn through York Minster yard and Museum Gardens, hearing stories from a local guide who knows everyone by name. Expect laughter with falconers in the gardens, quiet moments at The Shambles, and honest tales at Clifford’s Tower—plus time for your own questions along the way.
York Walking Tour: Minster & City Walls, 2 HoursYou walk through York's medieval core with a professional guide for two hours, moving through the Snickelways, past Clifford's Tower and Fairfax House, along the City Walls, and finishing at York Minster. The guide covers Roman and medieval history at each stop; you can choose whether to add cathedral entry or view it from outside. All taxes and guide fees are included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you want York's main medieval and Roman sites explained in one walk without arranging a separate guide—the 2-hour structure fits the core sights and the Minster into a single morning or afternoon, and you choose whether to add cathedral entry based on how much time you want inside.
