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The Silly History Walk of York: A Self Guided Audio Tour

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 702 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

York’s streets have been witness to countless stories.

On this lighthearted walking tour, you’ll discover York’s fascinating past through humorous storytelling, historical anecdotes, and playful character encounters. From Roman legionaries to medieval monks and Victorian innovators, the city’s 2,000 years of history will vividly come to life.

The tour starts at Clifford’s Tower, a historic Norman fortification with a turbulent past. You’ll weave through York’s atmospheric streets and ginnels, encountering historical figures like William the Conqueror, Constantine the Great, and Guy Fawkes along the way. The Silly History Boys narrate stories of Viking invasions, Roman settlements, religious persecution, and medieval commerce through comedic sketches and entertaining dialogue.

Activity location
  • Clifford's Tower, York
    • Tower St
    • YO1 9SA, York, England, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Clifford's Tower, York
    • Tower St
    • YO1 9SA, York, England, United Kingdom

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The Silly History Walk of York: A Self Guided Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Sat 0:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 702.43 x 1 AdultP 702.43
Total
Price is P 702.43

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's includedWhat's included
    App for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Smartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Activity itinerary

Clifford's Tower (Pass by)
The tour begins in front of Clifford's Tower. Entry is not included.
The Shambles (Pass by)
The tour takes you along the famous Shambles.
York Minster (Pass by)
You'll walk around the iconic York Minster. Entry is not included.
Museum Gardens (Pass by)
We'll walk through the beautiful Museum Gardens.
York Art Gallery (Pass by)
You'll pass by the iconic York Art Gallery. Entry is not included.
John Snow Memorial (Pass by)
We'll pass by the memorial to the legendary John Snow.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall (Pass by)
We'll pass by the fascinating Merchant Adventurers' Hall. Entry is not included.
St. Mary's Abbey (Pass by)
We'll glimpse the famous St Mary's Abbey. Entry is not included.
York City Walls (Pass by)
We'll walk by the city's famous walls.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Clifford's Tower, York
    • Tower St
    • YO1 9SA, York, England, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Clifford's Tower, York
    • Tower St
    • YO1 9SA, York, England, United Kingdom

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