About This Tour
Embark on an enchanting journey through the city of York! The tour lets you in on the city's secrets and stories as you traverse its historic streets. This self-guided tour is ideal for those who are in York for a day and want to get a taste of everything that York has to offer while having the freedom to linger and dive deeper into the sites that capture their interest. Designed with insights from local historians, the tour spans just over 3 kilometers and takes about 2 hours to complete. Start your adventure at the St Mary’s Abbey, then climb on top of the wall, pass by the York Minster, wander through the snickelways and ramble along The Shambles, one of England’s most picturesque streets. Listen to ghost stories at a traditional York pub before concluding your tour at the imposing Clifford’s Tower . Along the way, learn about York's rich history, from its Roman roots to its medieval importance and Viking history. Pause to shop or enjoy a bite at one of the many quaint eateries.
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This is a self guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To start the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform. Can’t find it? Search “Tourific” in your email (and spam folder).
Special Instructions
- You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store - Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour. - Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder. - For any issues - contact support@tourific.org - The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before the day of the tour. You can still cancel if your plans change. - Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience - The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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