York History Walk: Royal 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 Royal Route we’ll ramble regally through 2000 years of amazing history. Starting outside the Yorkshire Museum, in the shadow of the city’s ancient stone walls, we’ll explain how a Roman military outpost turned into imperial Eboracum. Making our way across the city via York Minster, The Shambles and Jorvik, we’ll tell tales of conquests and massacres, empresses and queens, before finishing our walk beneath Clifford’s Tower, in the heart of York Castle.

In York Museum Gardens we'll see the ancient city walls, including the Multangular Tower, built by the Romans. We'll talk about Eboracum, emperors, and the remarkable role of York in the Roman Empire.

Outside York Minster we'll reveal the Roman and royal stories of this magnificent, historic cathedral.

We'll stop at King's Square to talk of Roman gateways, lost churches, and the real history of The Shambles.

Outside York's famous Jorvik Viking Centre on Coppergate we'll discuss the Northumbrian kings and Norse legends of York.

At the foot of the imposing Clifford's Tower, at the heart of York Castle, we'll finish our walk with stories of the Norman Conquest, medieval kings, and the infamous prison.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• York History Walk: Royal Route
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  York History Walk: Royal Route: Start point: outside Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens. Finish point: beneath Clifford's Tower, York Castle.

• Unique expertise - both our guides have Ph.D. qualifications in scientific subjects

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.