York History Walk – River Route

From the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, via Vikings, the Norman Conquest and the Wars of the Roses, the history of York is the history of England. This city has been at the heart of the action for nearly 2000 years. With York’s Hidden History, you’ll be at the heart of the action too, in the expert company of our local guides. Using knowledge and humour they'll tell the city's secrets whilst showing you the famous sights. We offer two Welcome to York walks, aimed at people new to the city. On our River Route we’ll take a waterside walk through 2000 years of amazing history. Starting outside the Yorkshire Museum, in the shadow of the city’s ancient walls, we’ll explain how a Roman military outpost turned into imperial Eboracum. Making our way across the city via St Mary’s Abbey, the River Ouse, and King’s Staith, we’ll tell tales of fights and floods, monks and merchants, before finishing our walk beneath Clifford’s Tower, in the heart - or maybe the moat - of York Castle.

See the spectacular ruins of St Mary's Abbey and learn about King Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries.

Walking down from Museum Gardens onto Marygate, we'll see how this ancient street connected the River Ouse to the main road north. We'll see the old abbey walls, and Marygate Tower, and discuss how St Mary's Abbey controlled huge areas of medieval Yorkshire.

A bridge has crossed the Ouse here for over a thousand years. Learn about its amazing history.

See the River Ouse from King's Staith, York's main quay for more than 500 years. Hear stories of York's medieval water lanes, and learn why very few kings ever landed at King's Staith!

Finish the walk with a view of the dramatic medieval keep of York Castle, and learn about its remarkable history. Clifford's Tower is well worth a visit after our walk finishes.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• York History Walk: River Route
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  York History Walk: River Route: Start point: Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens. End point: Beneath Clifford's Tower, York Castle.

• Unique expertise from our PhD-qualified leaders

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by York's Hidden History Walks.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.