Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join your character guide and get an up-close walking tour experience of the city and its delightful hidden gems. Get ready; culture, history, heritage, and best kept secrets await.
You will pass by famous landmarks and have some of their surprising secrets revealed; Bettys, Bootham Bar and York Minster to name but three. You’ll learn the unknown truths of York’s most infamous characters Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin. Your savvy guide will point out treasures hidden in plain sight that even locals don’t know about; concealed courtyards, unusual statues, secluded snickelways, and curious artefacts that are so often simply passed by.
Included on this charming tour is a delicious taster from York’s Chocolate Story. This local treat hand-picked by our partners adds a satisfying savouring in a city steeped in chocolate history.
Whether you’re a visitor or a local, our Historical Gems Walking Tour will allow you to get to know this beautiful city through a different perspective.
See more
Guided Walking Tour
Character guide
Departure Point
20 Davygate, York YO1 8RJ, UK
Meet in the raised courtyard off Davygate - opposite Cooplands.
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in for your tour. We are unable to provide refunds for no-shows. The start of the tour cannot be delayed due to operational reasons. If you anticipate running late, please contact us.
York, York, United Kingdom While we can't reveal all the stops along the way, our tour will take you to fascinating locations such as Davygate, St. Helen's Square, and Lendal Street. You'll wander through the picturesque Museum Gardens and Exhibition Square.
Traverse the enchanting St. Leonards Place, soak in the atmosphere of Duncombe Place, and meander along the charming High Petergate.
You'll also have the chance to explore the enchanting streets of Stonegate, BackSwinegate, and St. Sampson's Square.
No exploration of York would be complete without a visit to the iconic Shambles, where history comes alive through its medieval architecture. Stroll along the vibrant Pavement and uncover the mysteries of Lady Peckett's Yard, adding to the enchantment of our adventure.
While we won't give away all the secrets, our hidden gems walking tour will leave you captivated and eager to uncover more of York's treasures 75 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
marysZ2373XL
19 Aug 2023
When visiting York we went on the Hidden Gems tour. A sort of Sherlock Holmes detective called Sherlombo took us on a tour of Yorks famous streets, pointing out places and interesting artefacts that you would simply miss without a knowledgeable guide.But this is a tour guide like no other! The tour is enlightening & even educational but also amusing and entertaining.
This tour in
York
is organized by
Witches & History Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
How great that you want to share your experience! Your feedback helps other travelers to make a better choice.