Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Audio Guide

4.0(4)2 hFree cancellationBy Ciceru

About this activity

Explore York at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location.

The route covers the historic heart of York, from York Minster to Micklegate Bar, passing sites like The Shambles, Clifford's Tower, and Jorvik Viking Centre.

Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

What's included

✓Audioguide about each point of interest along the tour
✓Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
✓Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文

Not included

✕Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
✕A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)

Meeting and pickup

Start at one of the best surviving traces of Roman York, where the stones still reveal layers of the city’s long history. It is a perfect place to imagine Eboracum, the Roman city that stood here almost 2,000 years ago.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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