Jorvik Viking Centre

The Bloody Tour of York is the multi award winning* tour of the City and has recently won the Arival Best Sightseeing Tour in Europe Award 2024. Join Mad Alice as you wander down the medieval streets hearing the gruesome history the city has to offer. Ghosts, Witches, murderers, Kings and Queens have all left their bloody footprints. An entertaining, educational and a fascinating look at Britain's best loved city, Mad Alice promises a night to "Remember, remember…" Suitable for all ages.

Discover the extraordinary Viking history of York, and the incredible tales of the most famous Vikings of them all – Ragnar, Ivar the Boneless, Erik Bloodaxe and Harald Hardrada. Why was York such an important Viking city, and why were so many Viking battles fought here? Find out why in this exclusive, personalized 2-hour walking tour of Viking York. … meeting you at a time and location to suit you (for example at your hotel) there are no set times to meet or big groups to join with, this is your own tour which you can take at your own pace. For a small additional fee this can also include a stop off at an authentic Viking Themed Bar in York (great in the cold weather!), located on the same site as the legendary Viking Kings of York!

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided experience, your smartphone is your new private guide. Discover history hiding in plain sight in the beautiful city of York! This is an entertaining and informative experience for everyone to enjoy – whether you’re a local or a newcomer to the city. Here you will learn about religion, roman conquerors, revolutions, the true history of Vikings, Saints, infamous Massacres, Harry Potter and much more. You will also get an overview of the characters who played an important role, such as Roman Emperors from thousands of years ago, King Charles I, Guy Fawkes, the most terrifying Viking Kings ever documented like Ragnar Lothbrock or Harald Hadrada (who happen to have lived here in Jorvik) and much more. Plus, you'll get insider recommendations so you get the most out of your visit. PS: You will get an email with a code when booking (this code is different from your booking reference number!) and step-by-step instructions.

Your own personalized tour guide, taking you on a spectacular trip round the world famous city walls! You are provided a unique guided tour experience – you will be picked up at your hotel, or in town at a place of your choosing, at a time to suit you. You will be taken around the walls, no big groups to tag along with or time schedules to keep, and even arrange coffee/food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments.

Let your own personalised tour guide take you on a spectacular trip round this world famous city at night. You are provided a unique guided tour experience and picked up at your hotel or elsewhere in town at a place of your choosing, at a time that suits you. You will be taken around the major historic points of interest in York, without a big group to tag along with or time schedules to keep, and even arrange coffee or food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments. Private tour means it will be operated with just your guide and you.

Explore the fascinating history of York, the charming northeast England city that was founded by the ancient Romans! On this self-guided tour narrated by an expert historian, we’ll walk around from Exhibition Square, up the beautiful Stonegate, and visit York Minster, the huge 13th-century Gothic cathedral.  Walk through the old city walls and visit its iconic key attractions such as the Shambles, JORVIK Viking Centre and finish the tour at York Castle Museum, as well as visiting Clifford’s Tower. Delve into York’s secret stories and mysterious past, before learning about its bustling culture at Stonegate, for an epic cultural adventure in this must-see historic town.  Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Join us for this half day walking tour of York, which gives you a great overview of this beautiful city in Yorkshire. This walled city has so much to offer, from Roman history, through the Vikings, to the Chocolate merchants and Harry Potter.  Maybe you’re passing through the area, but if not it’s just a 2 hour train ride from London, it’s easily reachable for a day trip.

Let your own private guide take you around the world famous city of York, which is at its most beautiful during the Christmas season. Your bespoke tour will include visiting some of the key sites of the city, in addition to a number of our hidden gems usually missed by tourists, with your well informed and friendly guides.

The “Capital of the North”, founded by the Roman Empire in 1st century AD, the walled city of York is living history. Come with us to get the insight of York Minster, the 13th-century Gothic cathedral, Jórvík Viking Centre, and other examples of this city’s troublesome past, and for an insider view of modern York.

Spend the day with your own guide and vehicle in one of the most famous and ancient cities in the whole U.K the City of York. Made famous for its huge amount of Viking history, it’s magnificent Cathedral, York Minster and who cannot help but fall in love with the stunning Shambles shopping area and market of York. It feel like Harry Potters Diagon Alley and any fan of the movies and books will agree. We will explore all the major sites of the city in a nice leisurely pace. We will have plenty of time to stop for shopping and take a nice lunch break in one of York’s ancient pubs as well as taking many stunning photos and videos of your time in the City.