York Christmas Walking Tour
ID: GYG1101548-1694715
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Pays: Royaume-Uni
Pays: Royaume-Uni
Durée du projet: 01:30 horaires
Description
Explore the festive history of York on a guided walking tour. Discover the origins of Christmas traditions, from Roman Saturnalia to Victorian feasts, and enjoy the city's twinkling Christmas lights.
Discover the history of Christmas on a walking tour through the Christmas light-bedecked streets of York. Once voted 'the Most Festive' city, the medieval streets echo with the histories of Christmas' past from Roman Saturnalia, Viking Mid-winter Solstice to Victorian Feasts and more recent traditions.
Learn about York's claim to being Britain's most Christmassy city and hear about the first-ever Christmas celebrations held here in 521 AD. Find out where Rudolph got his red nose from, which Grinch tried to cancel Christmas, and which famous author read his stories here in York and made us a present of Boxing Day.
From the bacchanalian celebrations of the Romans, the midwinter partying of the Vikings, sumptuous Georgian feasts, and Victorian traditions, they have left their mark on our festivities today. Get into the spirit of things in the original Christmas City and who knows? You might even find some mulled wine.
Discover the history of Christmas on a walking tour through the Christmas light-bedecked streets of York. Once voted 'the Most Festive' city, the medieval streets echo with the histories of Christmas' past from Roman Saturnalia, Viking Mid-winter Solstice to Victorian Feasts and more recent traditions.
Learn about York's claim to being Britain's most Christmassy city and hear about the first-ever Christmas celebrations held here in 521 AD. Find out where Rudolph got his red nose from, which Grinch tried to cancel Christmas, and which famous author read his stories here in York and made us a present of Boxing Day.
From the bacchanalian celebrations of the Romans, the midwinter partying of the Vikings, sumptuous Georgian feasts, and Victorian traditions, they have left their mark on our festivities today. Get into the spirit of things in the original Christmas City and who knows? You might even find some mulled wine.
Faits saillants
- Immerse yourself in the festive spirit of York on a guided walking tour
- Discover the history of Christmas from Roman Saturnalia to Victorian feasting
- Explore the medieval streets of York, adorned with Christmas lights
- Learn about the origins of Christmas traditions and festive celebrations
- Hear stories about the first Christmas celebrations in York in 521 AD
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The Statue of Constantine
INCLUS
- Walking tour through York's Christmas light bedecked streets
- Historical insights into Christmas traditions
- Professional Tour Guide
NON INCLUS
- Mulled wine
- Food
- Entry to York Minster
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.