Explore Roman York with me, as you find out about life in the fortress and the Roman town. See the towering remains of the mighty fortress, find out what it was like to be a soldier, and listen to stories of the emperors, gladiators, and even ghosts of Roman York! Includes: Fortress ruins; remains of the Roman Walls; Roman column at York Minster; Constantine statue.

• Standard tour length: 1 hour 30 mins - 1 hour 45 mins


• Distance 1.5km (just under 1 mile)


• Begins at Exhibition Square and finishes outside of York Minster


• A shorter 1 hour tour is also possible covering less than 1km

Step back in time to medieval York, as we explore the amazing buildings that are still here, and find out about the monks, kings, soldiers and people who used them. Visit the ruins of the North’s biggest Benedictine abbey, hear stories of York’s castle and the battles fought nearby, see the magnificent Minster and the medieval streets. Includes: York Minster; Clifford’s Tower; St Mary’s Abbey ruins; The Shambles.

• Standard tour length: 1 hour 30 mins - 1 hour 45 mins


• Distance 2.5km (approx. 1.5 miles)


• Begins at Exhibition Square and finishes outside Clifford's Tower

Discover the stories of Victorian York with this tour, including the city’s famous railway and chocolate industries. We’ll also visit the hidden reminders of printing, gas lamps, and flour milling, and explore the stories of some of the quirky and useful inventions which came from 19th century York. Includes: Railway Station area; Leetham’s Mill; Stonegate; Minster area; The Shambles.

• Standard tour length: 1 hour 30 mins - 1 hour 45 mins


• Distance 2.8km (approx. 1.75 miles)


• Begins at Memorial Gardens (near the Railway Station) and finishes near The Shambles.


• The standard tour includes a short section of city wall footpaths.

Explore the parts of York associated with the most desperate criminals. Find out what happened to Guy Fawkes, Margaret Clitherow, Dick Turpin, and others. Hear about some horrid punishments and consider some tough questions about fairness and justice! Includes: Clifford’s Tower; Georgian gaol buildings, The Shambles, Dick Turpin’s Grave.

• Standard tour length: 1 hour 30 mins - 1 hour 45 mins


• Distance 2.65km (approx. 1.65 miles)


• Begins at Clifford’s Tower and finishes outside York Minster.

This tour includes a bit of everything!

See the sights of York and journey through 2000 years of the city’s history, beginning with the Roman ruins and stopping along the way to find out about Vikings, the Middle Ages, the Victorians, and more. Hear stories of the city’s inhabitants and visitors: Emperors, Kings, as well as criminals like Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes. Discover parts of York that are hidden away, as well as the famous and impressive sights. This tour can be customised to your needs, timings and topics, but can include: Roman ruins, The Minster, Clifford’s Tower, St Mary’s Abbey, anything from my other tours, plus anything from any other period in the 2000-year history. (Please arrange in advance).

• Standard tour length: 1 hour 30 mins - 1 hour 45 mins


• Distance 2.5km (approx. 1.5 miles)


• Begins outside York Minster and finishes outside Clifford’s Tower.


• A shorter 1-hour tour and a longer 2-hour tour are also available.

You can also ask me to create a tour which fits your requirements. For example, in the past I have led tours which link to:

Creative writing tourism project - I’m a professionally-published writer of stories and articles and can gear your tour towards school projects such as leaflets and travel brochures.

Art/Sketching tour - I’ve run hundreds of arty workshops in after-school and holiday clubs. You can bring your sketch pads or clipboards and I’ll give you a sketching-focused tour of the city!

Or if you would like your tour to feature more about Tudors, Georgians, rivers, The Siege of York, medical history, links to RE topics or anything else, please Contact Me to discuss!