Top 5 Walking Tours in York

1.Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,231 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Our pick

Join York’s magical Harry Potter walking tour for quizzes, spell games, York history, Diagon Alley views, and city-wall scenery.

“Ellie is a brilliant guide - engaging, friendly, and with lots of local knowledge. The tour was a great mix of historical facts about York and how they relate to Harry potter, along with some fun quizzes along the way. It's a 2-hour tour around York with cobbled stones, so good walking shoes are a must!”

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2.Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 928 reviews · 1h 15m · from $22

Explore York’s old town with a costumed witch guide, true tales, famous sights, dark folklore, and lively storytelling in 75 minutes.

“Our tour guide Cornelius Piper was very funny and knowledgeable it was a good experience”

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3.City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 867 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26Top rated

Explore York’s Roman, Viking, medieval, and Gothic past on a friendly 90-minute small-group walking tour capped at eight people.

“Sarah was a brilliant guide. York is an incredibly charming city and Sarah guided us around brilliantly, with shedloads of knowledge and no questions left unanswered.”

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4.J&M’s City Sightseeing and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 346 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

Walk York’s walls, lanes, and historic landmarks with a witty guide, from Roman emperors and Vikings to medieval guilds, for $16.

“The guide was highly knowledgeable and we enjoyed the our”

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5.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18

Explore York after dark on a 90-minute ghost walk filled with grim history, plague tales, executions, comedy, and atmospheric city streets.

“Dan was fantastic and very knowledgable. The route was great. Nothing to add”

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