Top York Tours & Sightseeing

Designed for travelers with a historical interest in the supernatural, this private 2-hour ghost tour of York — one of the most haunted cities in the world — allows you to customize your itinerary to suit you. Choose to visit sites with countless reports of ghost sightings, including York Minster, The Shambles, and The York Dungeon, and listen to frightening tales rooted in York’s 2,000-year-old history. The start time and location of your tour is up to you.

Delve into the dark recesses of York’s history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit notorious local haunts (so to speak) of restless spirits, and pass eerie sites such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the grave of Dick Turpin, infamous highwayman and murderer. Throughout the 1-hour trip, hear anecdotes and fascinating facts about York’s grisly past, and make key stops for a closer look at the city’s most haunted buildings. 

Discover the rugged beauty of rural north England on this 8-hour North York Moors and Whitby day trip from York. Explore the medieval town of Helmsley, home to quaint shops and a medieval castle. Delve into the North York Moors National Park for panoramic views over the rolling countryside. Soak up Whitby’s seaside atmosphere at your leisure, perhaps visiting Whitby Abbey, the port or the Captain Cook Museum. Return via the Hole of Horcum and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

During the festive season, the historic city of York is undoubtedly at its most magical. Enhance your expereince of York at Christmas time on a private 2-hour walking tour, ideal for families and first-time visitors. Alongside your personal guide, you’ll visit top York attractions such as York Minster and The Shambles, and learn about the city’s 2,000-year-old history. Being a private tour, the itinerary and start time can be customized according to your interests.

Journey back in time with a hop-on hop-off bus tour of York, England’s quintessential medieval town. Your flexible 24-hour ticket enables you build a custom itinerary of York’s main attractions such as York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford’s Tower, the impressive York City Walls and more. With unobstructed views from the open-top viewing deck and 18 possible stops around town, you’ll have the best of the city at your fingertips.

Venture into the wild and windswept lands of the North York Moors on this full-day tour from York. Visit the lively market town of Helmsley and the photogenic village of Hutton-le-Hole; enjoy a brisk walk across the moors; and learn the legacy of Dracula and Captain James Cook in the seaside resort of Whitby. Next, spot filming locations from British TV series Heartbeat and the Harry Potter movies in Goathland, where you’ll board the famous North Yorkshire Moors steam railway for a spectacular ride home.

Escape the city for the wild landscapes of the Yorkshire moors on this full-day tour from York. Set out on a scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park; visit sites from the Harry Potter movies in Goathland and snap photos of landmarks like Beggar’s Bridge, Hutton-le-Hole and Rosedale Abbey. Enjoy free time to explore the seaside resort of Whitby, where you can learn the legacy of Dracula and try the town’s famous fish and chips (own expense), before visiting the market town of Helmsley.

See York the way you want on a private, fully customizable 2-hour walking tour of the history-steeped city. With your private guide, tailor your itinerary from start to finish according to your interests. Admire York Minster, the City Gates, and Clifford’s Tower; stroll around ruined St. Mary’s Abbey; or delve into the cobbled lanes to absorb the landmarks on route and learn their stories and secrets.

Explore Wensleydale, Littondale and Nidderdale, and discover the delights of the English countryside on this Yorkshire Dales day trip from York. Visit sites of interest including Aysgarth Falls and the pretty town of Hawes with your guide. Delve deep into the heart of the mighty Yorkshire Dales National Park and enjoy panoramic views over Kilnsey Crag. Travel through Buckden and Kettlewell to the conservation village of Arncliffe, and explore sites made famous in popular British television programs. Then, visit the world’s oldest candy shop before returning in comfort to York.

Go beyond the city to discover more of Yorkshire, and see for yourself why locals call it “God’s own county.” With transport and a guide included, this small-group day trip offers a convenient way to see some of Yorkshire’s highlights and UNESCO-listed landmarks including the Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal Park, and the Castle Howard Estate — the stately home that doubled as a filming location for Brideshead Revisited.

Learn about York's history and legends on a 2-hour Viking walking tour with a private guide, Sigwulf. You'll walk through town to see historical landmarks and listen to stories from the Viking days. Departure time is flexible to suit your preferences.

We offer a guided historical tour of the fabulous city of York, the Capital of the North. Step into history with one of our knowledgeable guides and see the amazing sights of the city and hear all the history behind them. Our tours are guided by experienced historians and can be up to 3 hours in length, with breaks for refreshments if you wish, depending on your requirements.

Tick off Yorkshire Dales National Park and its surrounding highlights on a full-day tour from York. In a group limited to 16 peopel, you’ll explore the natural expanse and visit the Pennine village of Haworth, Bingley Five Rise Locks, and Bolton Abbey, home to the 12th-century ruins of an Augustinian monastery. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway for a small supplement.