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Self-Guided Walking Tour York
If you are keen to have a pristine and unparalleled glimpse of a bygone era of the UK, take a self-guided tour to York’s Old Town. York has an abundance of ancient sites from Medieval times to the Victorian and Georgian eras and more. Creating a self-guided walk in York is fun and easy as you will have umpteen city attractions to choose from that are just created for you.
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FREE App with A FREE WALK in Every City
Each walk delivers a unique and fascinating user experience. Through Tourist Walks’ self guided tour application you can explore the hidden gems created by local experts. For people wanting to explore the neighbourhood and experience the local culture, we provide a unique experience of exploring the city using GPS guided audio tours. We provide a free walk to our new users.
Full Audio Visual Commentary
Tourist Walks is an application that can give you the freedom to explore the famous walks at your own discretion. We have created a full audio-visual self-guided experience that gives you the confidence to explore and discover the stories of various cities on your own.
Visit the Best Tourist Sites & Explore Them
Get a list of all the tourist sites you can visit. The Tourist Walks application will guide you to your next destination because every journey starts with a single step.
GPS and Multilingual Audio and Text Guidance
Even if you don’t understand the local language of the city you are visiting, Don’t worry. Audio guided walks have multilingual text assistance that will guide you in your native language.
Start/Stop/Rewind
/Restart Go at Your Own Pace
Tourist Walks’ audios are narrated by professionals who will keep you entertained while you are walking your way to the next destination. We help you discover the city around you in a more impressive way.
Download the Walk App & Use Offline. No Mobile Data Required.
It is always frustrating when you wish to travel somewhere but your mobile phone service is out-of-order. Don’t worry! Tourist Walks comes with an offline version of built-in maps you might need, even without internet access.
FREE App & Walk Summaries
Each walk delivers a unique and fascinating user experience. Through Tourist Walks’ self guided tour application you can explore the hidden gems created by local experts. For people wanting to explore the neighbourhood and experience the local culture, we provide a unique experience of exploring the city using GPS guided audio tours. The App is FREE, and all the walk summaries are FREE, each walk is individually priced and you can buy all the walks for a city at a discounted price.
Full Audio Visual Commentary
Tourist Walks is an application that can give you the freedom to explore the famous walks at your own discretion. We have created a full audio-visual self-guided experience that gives you the confidence to explore and discover the stories of various cities on your own.
Visit the Best Tourist Sites & Explore Them
Get a list of all the tourist sites you can visit. The Tourist Walks application will guide you to your next destination because every journey starts with a single step.
GPS and Multilingual Audio and Text Guidance
Even if you don’t understand the local language of the city you are visiting, Don’t worry. Audio guided walks have multilingual text assistance that will guide you in your native language.
Start/Stop/Rewind
/Restart Go at Your Own Pace
Tourist Walks’ audios are narrated by professionals who will keep you entertained while you are walking your way to the next destination. We help you discover the city around you in a more impressive way.
Download the Walk App & Use Offline. No Mobile Data Required.
It is always frustrating when you wish to travel somewhere but your mobile phone service is out-of-order. Don’t worry! Tourist Walks comes with an offline version of built-in maps you might need, even without internet access.
Self-Guided Walks in York
Established by the ancient Romans in 71 AD, the city of York breathes history. York has played a central role throughout much of England’s history with its Roman roots and a Viking past. During the amazing experience of a self-guided walking tour in York, you will learn about religion, Roman conquerors, revolutions, architecture and history of Vikings and Harry Potter.
The maze of historic narrow streets makes it a great place to explore on foot. The city has the second-largest Gothic cathedral with buildings listed as architecturally and historically significant. Parliament Street is an attractive spot for shopping which has been pedestrianized since the 1980s.
Learn more about the history of York and the best places for a budget-friendly walking tour in York. Pick a walk depending on how much time you have or what you wish to see.
Top Tourist Walks in York
Ghost Walk
Historic Pub Walk
Old Town Walk
York Video Gallery
List of Walks in York
Ghost Walk
Do you like to explore places that have paranormal mysteries? If yes, then this ghost trail in York is for you. On this York ghost tour, we’ll take you through narrow and dark passages while unfolding spine-chilling tales of these spots. This walk would be quite a hair-raising experience at a pretty modest price. Let’s jump on the best ghost walk in York and indulge in the dark side of York.
Historic Pub Walk
Old Town Walk
Old Town is brimming with places that spill the history and origination of the city. It would be delightful and astonishing to witness all the medieval period buildings, museums, and much more. You’ll have your historical horizons expanded after this York tour. And all this at your own pace with a budget-friendly price without splurging on pricy guides? Yes, that’s the deal. Are you ready to explore some historic sites? Let’s hop on with Tourist Walks.
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Castle, Docks & Dick Turpin Walk
Please see some of the highlights of this walk in the images below. From Roman times York has been a port on the River Ouse and the Castle guarded both the City and that port. On this walk we take you along the river and to the Castle and there we visit one of the best museums in the city York Castle Museum. We then take you to the gravesite of one of Englands best known thieves, Dick Turpin who is famous for, amongst other things, riding from the South East to York in record time to escape justice. However he found justice here, waiting for him. We then see one of two remaining medieval Guild houses and the 17th Century home of a friend of King Charles II. Later we come to the world famous Jorvic Centre interactive viking museum. Jorvic was the viking name for York. This tour is definitely one to add to your “things to do in York” list. Happy sightseeing.
The Minster Walk
Please see some of the highlights of this walk in the images below. The Minster is the biggest jewel in the crown of York, and it is a place every Tourist should have on their list of things to do in York. We offer this tour to you FREE. What you get on this tour is the splendour of the York Minster windows seen from the inside at the four points of the compass, we visit the chapels, tombs including the tomb of the builder of this great building, and we visit where the business of running the Cathedral is conducted. There is also a museum in the undercroft dedicated to the Minster and its role in the city of York. All of which have something interesting to offer. Happy sightseeing.
St Marys Abbey, Gardens & Exhibition Square Walk
Please see some of the highlights of this walk in the images below. Our Central York tour takes you to the heart of the city where shopping has been the main activity for centuries, but also amongst the shops York has some surprising stories to tell and places to visit. On this tour we visit one of the sites that is on everyone’s “things to do in York” list, the Shambles no to mention Barley Hall, The Judges Lodgings which is on the site of a mass burial grave, and the fate of poor Margaret Clitheroe, one time resident of the Shambles. This tour really gives you an insight into the history of York. Happy sightseeing.
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SELF GUIDED WALKS
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. After the walks have been downloaded, for which you need an internet connection, no mobile data is required to do the walks.
No you can pause and resume at any point within the walk. Whether you need a coffee or a comfort break the walks are entirely flexible.
Yes you will receive both verbal guidance and a GPS enabled map to take you around each of the points of interest on the walks.
No the walks are circular so you will receive multiple options of where to start each walk.
Yes there are providing you buy them as a bundle, not one at a time. You can even buy all the walks in one package at a very generous price.
For each point of interest you will get information both verbally and in text and sometimes video form together with helpful images to get the most from each one.
You can pay by all manner of credit and debit cards as well as Paypal.
In the walk summary we point out if the walk is suitable for wheelchairs and pets, and there is also an indication of the distance of the walk, and how long it will take.
Yes we would love to hear from you through our website: www.touristwalks.co.uk
Happy Tourists
If you’re looking for a great way to explore York, England, then be sure to check out the Tourist Walk! This self-guided walking tour is one of the best ways to see all the city has to offer. You’ll get to explore historic buildings, beautiful parks, and much more. The tour takes about two hours, and it’s a great way to learn more about the city’s history and culture. The Tourist Walk is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a great way to see York!
Matthew
I thoroughly enjoyed this self guided walk around York. It was a great way to see the city and learn about its history. The route was clearly marked and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great way to spend a few hours in York. Thanks for a great experience!
Cortney Jane
I highly recommend the self guided walk in York. It is a great way to see the city and get some exercise. The route is well marked and easy to follow. There are plenty of places to stop and rest along the way. I especially enjoyed the historic sites and buildings that I would have never known about otherwise. This is a great activity for all ages.
Sally Andrew
I highly recommend the self guided walk in York. It is a great way to see the city and get some exercise. The route is well marked and easy to follow. There are plenty of places to stop and rest along the way. I especially enjoyed the historic sites and buildings that I would have never known about otherwise. This is a great activity for all ages.
Martin Luca
If you’re looking for a fun and informative way to see York, I highly recommend the self guided walking tour. There’s no need to hire a guide – with a well-marked map and some helpful pointers, you can explore the city at your own pace. And there’s plenty to see – from the charming medieval streets of the old town to the towering Gothic cathedral, there’s something for everyone. The tour takes you past all the major landmarks, and you’ll learn a lot about the history and culture of York along the way. I had a great time on this tour, and I’m sure you will too!
Christopher
If you’re looking for a great way to experience York, you need to go on a walking tour! I did the self-guided walk and it was a lot of fun. The route is well-marked and takes you through all the major tourist spots in the city. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting York.
