York Historic Pub Walking Tour
ID: GYG1144032-1760653
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore York’s history through its historic pubs on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s social life, from riots to religious influences, and enjoy an optional refreshment stop.
Meet your guide outside the National Trust shop on College Street and set off on a 2-hour walking tour of York. Discover an alternative history of the city as you explore its pubs, some of which are among the oldest in the city.
Learn about the people and events associated with these historic pubs, from inquests and riots to politics, plagues, and religious influences. Hear stories of bizarre entertainments and strange auctions that paint a vivid picture of York's social life.
Enjoy the option to stop for a refreshment at the oldest pub in York, where a discount is usually available. All funds raised from the tour go towards supporting a local York charity scheme, Keep Your Pet.
Highlights
- Discover York’s history through its historic pubs on a guided walking tour
- Learn about the city’s social life, from riots to religious influences
- Explore some of the oldest pubs and hear about the people and events
- Enjoy an optional refreshment stop at the oldest pub with a discount
- Support a local charity with your donation to the Keep Your Pet scheme
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours last approximately 2 hours, or 2.5 hours with the optional refreshment stop.
Reservations are preferred but not mandatory.
Tours can be arranged on alternative dates or for groups, subject to guide availability.
On the pavement outside the National Trust Shop. Guide will be there 5-10 minutes before the start of the walk and will have a lanyard
INCLUDED
- Guided walk through York city centre
- Visit to some of the oldest pubs in York
- Optional refreshment stop at the oldest pub with discount
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Food and drinks during the tour
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.
