Top Rated Tours in York

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH EnglandOverview of the history of the site.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Clifford's Tower, Tower Street, York YO1 9SA EnglandOverview of the history people and places surrounding the tower.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Treasurer's House, Treasurers House Minster Yard, York YO1 7JL EnglandLearn about the history of the building and hear about York's most famous ghost story.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: York City Walls, York YO1 7HB EnglandSee and hear about the walls at several locations around the city. Stopping at Micklegate Bar to hear about this Royal entrance.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Rowntree Park, Terry Avenue, York YO23 1JQ EnglandCycle through this beautiful park and hear stories of York's most famous chocolate makers.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: St William's College, 5 College Street, York YO1 7JF EnglandLearn why the building was built in the 15th century and marvel at the great east window of York Minster.Duration: 10 minutes

ItineraryA cryptic trail through the historical county town of Yorkshire. Gather your team and get exploring! start in the bustling St Helens Square and work your way through snickleways admiring York's wonderful quirks. Work together to solve the clues, unlock the path and discover hidden parts of York.There is one comfort stop on this trail: Halfway you can enjoy an amazing tucked away tavern near Shambles, or a great little cafe around the corner. Complete the trail to uncover another top notch pub where you can kick back and relax.Distance: 4.0 kmLocal knowledge Required: 1 / 5Difficulty: 2 / 5Avg Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hoursNumber of clues: 17How it works:Each clue, sent to your mobile phone, leads you to a new location within walking distance. Solve the clue and search for the answer, reply with the correct answer to unlock the next step. Hints are available if you need a helping hand and you can also receive messages if you're lost.Have a competitive streak? Your progress is timed and ranked on our leader board, time to challenge your friends!Stop At: • Clifford's Tower, Tower Street, York YO1 9SA England

ItineraryCan you become the UK’s Greatest Explorer?Truly discover new places with friends & family. As you explore must see destinations & hidden gems, play the Big Travel Quiz and solve Treasure Hunt Clues to earn points and win prizes! The more you explore, the more points you earn. The more points you earn, the higher up the Nationwide Travel League you climb! Fun for all ages, this is a brand-new way to travel and explore... all with the help of our simple to use Smartphone App!When you arrive in York, simply log in to begin. With hundreds of map pins displayed on your screen, attempt to visit them all earning points and prizes or enjoy the journey at your own pace. You explore independently with our GPS technology guiding you every step of the way. Friends and family can enjoy together with just one ticket (ticket per device). And with the huge variety of destinations and challenges, it's perfect for all ages. Leave the planning and stress to us, as we gently nudge you off the beaten track and into a new world of unsung destinations and local secrets.So be adventurous. Say goodbye to guidebooks and tours... say hello to exploring more than ever before.Stop At: • The York Dungeon, 12 Clifford Street, York YO1 9RD England • York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England • York Castle Museum, Eye of York Tower St, York YO1 9RY England • York, York, North Yorkshire, England • Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

ItineraryExplore the historic streets of York on a quest to unravel the unsolved mystery of The Gunpowder Snitch!Solve the clues, eliminate the suspects, and unmask the mysterious figure behind the most legendary act of betrayal!On your adventure you will discover York's amazing hidden history, visit its most atmospheric taverns, and soak up legendary stories of the city's most notorious scoundrels!Make it to the end and you'll be struck by an amazing ‘wow’ moment when the case is solved and the villain is revealed before your eyes!Simply grab your Mystery Guide™, head to the start, and set off at a time that suits you!Don’t let the villain get away... Your time to start is now!Each activity booklet contains:- 16 cryptic clues to find & solve in the historic centre of York. - Amazing local history stories to wow your friends.- A unique story that gradually unfolds throughout your adventure! Details:- Walking distance: 3.25km- Duration: 3 hoursStop At: • York City Walls, York YO1 7HB England • York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England • 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England • Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard Stonegate, York YO1 8AR England • Kings Square, City Centre, York YO1 8BH England

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn, Leyburn DL8 4ET EnglandWe arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th century Bolton Castle which once housed Mary Queen of Scots, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views over Wensleydale, learn a bit about the history of the area from your Guide, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in the medieval castle’s Tea Room – the choice is yours!Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Askrigg, Leyburn DL8 3HL, UKWe then take the scenic route towards Hawes, passing through Askrigg, the fictional village of Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Wensleydale Creamery, Gayle Lane, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales National Park DL8 3RN EnglandWe spend one and a half hours in Hawes, the highest Market Town in England, where you can maybe grab some lunch and sample the complimentary handcrafted cheeses at the world-famous Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or just explore the quaint shops and cafes of the town itself – the choice is yours!Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesPass By: Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, EnglandWe leave Hawes and travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for some photo stops as we pass through the picturesque Dales villages along the meandering route of the River Wharfe. Stop At: Kettlewell, Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, EnglandWe arrive in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell, made internationally famous in 2003 as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. You can explore the village and learn more about the true story behind the movie, or just enjoy a beer or coffee with the locals in one of the pubs and cafes – whatever you prefer! Duration: 45 minutesPass By: Grassington, Grassington, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, EnglandWe continue our journey through the beautiful countryside of the National Park, passing Kilnsey Crag and the village of Grassington as we head through the rolling hills of Nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Stop At: Oldest Sweet Shop In England, 39 High Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5JZ EnglandFinally, there will be a short stop in ​the charming little town of Pateley Bridge, category winner in the Great British High Street Competition in 2016, where you have the option to visit “The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World” (2014 Guinness Book of Records). We leave Pateley Bridge and head back to York. Duration: 20 minutes

ItineraryCan you become the UK’s Greatest Explorer?Truly discover new places with friends & family. As you explore must see destinations & hidden gems, play the Big Travel Quiz and solve Treasure Hunt Clues to earn points and win prizes! The more you explore, the more points you earn. The more points you earn, the higher up the Nationwide Travel League you climb! Fun for all ages, this is a brand-new way to travel and explore... all with the help of our simple to use Smartphone App!When you arrive in the Leeds, simply log in to begin. With hundreds of map pins displayed on your screen, attempt to visit them all earning points and prizes or enjoy the journey at your own pace. You explore independently with our GPS technology guiding you every step of the way. Friends and family can enjoy together with just one ticket (ticket per device). And with the huge variety of destinations and challenges, it's perfect for all ages. Leave the planning and stress to us, as we gently nudge you off the beaten track and into a new world of unsung destinations and local secrets.So be adventurous. Say goodbye to guidebooks and tours... say hello to exploring more than ever before.Stop At: • Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England • Leeds Castle Penfold Hill Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PL England • Leeds, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent, England • Leeds Kirkgate Market, Vicar Lane, Leeds LS2 7HY England