About This Event

Your free tour of York is provided by a dedicated band of volunteers who take you through the history of York in a two hour expose'... You will be taken to parts of the ancient city that you may not find on your own. You'll hear the individual interpretation by your guide and get a real sense of understanding as well as some brilliant viewing locations of the greatest walled City in the United Kingdom. Please note that the tour is delivered in the English language only. "The History of York is the History of England" George VI. The AVG is committed to ensuring that our guests and guides enjoy the City in as safe a manner as possible. On some days there is just one guide who can take up to a maximum of 25 people. On busier days there are two guides on duty for each of our twice-daily tours, and we typically split the full group into two smaller tours. On some days there is just one guide who can take up to a maximum of 25 people. On busier days there are two guides on duty for each of our twice-daily tours, and we typically split the full group into two smaller tours. Please note that part of the tour is on the City Walls and whilst wheelchair users are most welcome on the tour they are not accessible on the City Walls. Dogs are also not allowed on the City Walls. PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit to ticket availability. If you find that you cannot attend after booking, please ensure you cancel your ticket to make it available for others, thank you. Our 'A' Board starting point is near the entrance to Kings Manor in front of the Art Gallery. The service is intended for individuals, couples and families and tickets are limited to 6 people per booking. This service is NOT available for commercial tour groups. Bookings for educational or voluntary organised tour groups should be made with our desk officers via email at avg1951@hotmail.com. Names and contact details of visitors have been taken as part of the booking process. We reserve the right to cancel the tour should circumstances in the judgement of the guide on duty be such that it is not safe to undertake it such as in severe weather conditions. We also reserve the right to refuse any individual who cannot or will not observe the safety precautions.

Staying overnight?

Hotels within walking distance of Exhibition Square.

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