York: The Unconventional Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG1068323-1641120
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the untold stories of York on a guided walking tour. Learn about the impact of women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of color on the city’s history.
Uncover the unconventional characters of York on a guided walk through the historic center. Go beyond traditional narratives and highlight the unheard stories of women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of color.
See beyond the stone facades and uncover the lesser-known narratives of York, while learning about the long history of the medieval city. Walk through the beautiful city center and discuss its early settlement, medieval expansion, and deep industrial heritage.
This tour was written and researched by academic historians from the University of Oxford and is delivered by trained researchers from the University of York. It asks questions that provoke new ways of seeing the city landscape and its history, encouraging attendees to see York as more than a small English city, and instead as a vibrant international urban center.
Highlights
- Discover the untold stories of York on a guided walking tour
- Learn about the impact of women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of color
- Explore the city’s history with a guide who is a local researcher
- See beyond the stone facades and uncover lesser-known narratives
- Discuss the city’s early settlement, medieval expansion, and industrial heritage
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour was written and researched by academic historians from the University of Oxford and is conducted by post-graduate students and current researchers from York.
This tour highlights the impact of women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ individuals in York's history.
Please note: We do not enter any buildings on this tour.
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible but please note uneven pavement and cobblestones in the historic city centre. No public toilets are visited on this tour so please attend to bio needs before arriving. Spots for sitting and leaning exist throughout.
All our guides take specialised accessibility training. Please let your guide know of any accessibility requirements at the start of your tour and they will do their best to accommodate.
Meet your guide outside Bennett's Cafe andd Bistro. They will be carrying a branded Uncomfortable York tote bag and be wearing a purple vest.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of York
- Certified Uncomfortable York Tour™ Guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
