Things to Do in York

Relive the 2000s at the 'Back To The 2000's Bottom-less Brunch'. Enjoy unlimited food, drinks and nostalgic music. Book now.

Enjoy 75 spooky minutes of sightseeing in York on board the Ghost Bus! Your creepy conductor will show you the city’s top sights and give you bone-chilling and humorous insights into some of the more gruesome events in York’s past.

Don't get lost in the crowds. Explore York at your own pace and in private with one of our expert, fully qualified, personable guides. Delve deep into the medieval maze and discover secret corners few other visitors get to see. This is an entirely personal service - once you have made your booking we will get in touch to arrange where to come and meet you (such as any city centre landmark or hotel). We will ensure you don't miss any of the highlights - including the world-famous Minster (exterior only) medieval city walls and Shambles - but if you have any particular areas of interest, please get in touch. It's your tour and we want you to experience York your way!

Ten live shows, scary surprises, and 2,000 years of Britain's dark history

Explore the charming Yorkshire region with this Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip. Enjoy the seaside town and traditional moorland villages.

Embark on a thrilling self-drive boat tour in York, the Viking way. Navigate the river, explore history, and soak in the city's charm with our expert guide.

Join a relaxing cruise on the River Ouse and see the sights of York from the water with live commentary! Book a slot, but join any cruise departing between 10:30 and 15:00 each day.

You will travel by Hot Air Balloon over the Historical City Of York and it's surrounding countryside. We offer Champagne Balloon Flights over the beautiful city of York from April – October each year. Our balloons are all multi coloured and look amazing both form the ground, from the air and in your pictures! Pilot Ollie says - "There’s nothing more peaceful and serene than watching the world go by as you fly over the countryside in a Hot Air Balloon. The most rewarding part of piloting balloons is being able to share the experience and excitement with others" Your ballooning experience will include: - 3 - 4 hour Experience - Detailed Passenger Safety Briefing - Opportunity To Help Set Up The Balloon - 45 minutes to 1 Hour Flight From York - Opportunity To Help Pack The Balloon Away - Champagne Toast - Flight Certificates - Optional In-Flight Photographs & Video (£20) - Minibus Ride Back To Launch Site

Make magic in York by hopping on (and off!) this handy bus!

Join us on this tour of the Witches of York, to discover the darker side of this beautiful walled city. Scary stories and ancient legends await!

Experience the best of British culture with a scenic river cruise in York, complete with award-winning Fish and Chips. Enjoy majestic views and local insights.

Join one of our award-winning guides for theatrical ghost story-telling, dark comedy and spooky ambience. The perfect way to get your bearings in York whilst having a good time!

NEW for 2025, from the multi-award-winning "Deathly Dark Tours" comes The Spookologist's Guide to Haunted York; a fascinating and engrossing exploration of the paranormal history of York, a city often claimed to be the most haunted in all of England. This small group tour features a blend of local history, infamous supernatural sightings and a sprinkling of paranormal science. Fans of shows such as Uncanny and Most Haunted, or those with an interest in the supernatural will find this experience especially enjoyable.

Learn how local manufacturers turned the cocoa bean into an icon

Fancy a boat ride around York? On this river cruise, you'll admire some of the most iconic landmarks in this British city as we sail the River Ouse.

Join your eccentric character guide and get an up-close walking tour of the city and its hidden gems.

Experience Yorkshire’s wicked history on this spellbindingly unique walking tour, led by a bewitching guide! See the famous sites of Shambles, York Minster, Stonegate and much more...

This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide you with generous examples of their fabulous food & drink. You'll get to enjoy Yorkshire Cheeses, Fish & Chips, Tacos, Chocolate and Pintxos with Sherry before choosing a sweet or savoury finale with a well earned Yorkshire ale! While walking between the venues you'll hear a bit about the history of York and pass by several of the cities major attractions such as York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the City Walls. Your guide is a York based food writer who knows the city and its hospitality scene intimately. He's been featured in the Lonely Planet guide, is a coordinating judge for the Guild of Fine Food and helps run York Food & Drink Festival....You can recognise him by the cutlery tattoos!

Drink in the evening scenery of York from the River Ouse – with bubbly!

If you'd like to visit one of York's most iconic landmarks and admire breathtaking views of this ancient city, our Clifford's Tower Ticket is perfect for you!

Once downloaded, you'll start listening from Exhibition Square. Get stories about the Shambles, JORVIK Viking Centre, York Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower, and more.

Take a walking tour that is a must for any and all Harry Potter fans. Explore the exquisitely magical world that Harry and his friends found themselves in, on this guided tour in York.

Explore York on a guided e-bike city & surrounding area tour. Tours run daily and last around 2.5 hours Riders must be 16 and over and be competent riding a bicycle on UK roads. Bikes and helmets included

Discover York's ghoulish history on a vintage London bus

The York Pass gives you free access to more than 40 fantastic attractions in York. Visit ancient castle ruins, the aquarium, the iconic York Minster, and more!

Explore York during this interactive and fun discovery walk and see popular sights like Clifford's Tower from a different angle and discover hidden local spots.

See, hear, smell, and feel York's dark history come to life with an entry ticket to the York Dungeon. Step into the past as frighteningly funny and engaging characters transport you back in time.

Explore Roman York, at your own pace with your own personal tour guide! This is a new private bespoke tour run by York Walls Tours - with over 100 5 star reviews for our other tours on Trip Advisor! Your private guide will take you on a informative and entertaining trip around York, discovering its fascinating Roman past, where for over 300 years the most dangerous province in the entire Roman Empire was governed from. Learn about the emperors who visited (and died here!), discover lost sites missed by tourists and explore the extraordinary history of this most iconic of Roman Cities, from Dark age battles to lost legions, crazed emperors to gladiator cemetaries, the private Roman tour of York has it all!

See historic landmarks while cruising along the River Ouse

On this tour aboard the York Ghost Bus, we'll take you on a scary night out in the city. A very special crew will tell you creepy-crawly stories from the city.

See locations from the latest TV adaptation as well as sites from the original BBC series from the 1970s. Plus, be immersed in the culture of the Yorkshire Dales.

Discover the origins of chocolate and York's confectionery families, enjoy delicious chocolate samples, and delve into the rich history of York's chocolate-making heritage on this guided tour.

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese!

Historic sights and scenery on a day trip through the North York Moors

This ticket to Whitby Abbey will take you on a journey to England in the Middle Ages during which you'll discover its history in full! 

Join a guided walking tour to explore the witches and history of York

Embark on a guided tour from the dawn of Christianity to the birth of the Kit Kat. Experience the historic beauty of York's city center and come across the Museum Gardens and York Minster.

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.

Enjoy the finest and freshest fish and chips as you sail through York

On this excursion through Yorkshire Dales National Park, we'll explore the breathtaking landscapes that ignited the creative sparks of renowned English writers.

Enjoy an exclusive 2-hour private bespoke tour and discover the city of York however you like with your tour guide!

Discover the best of North Yorkshire's villages, market towns and moorlands on a full-day tour to Whitby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire Moors National Park and more.

The City of York walls are the most unique and complete in the country. They have also seen their fair share of blood with heads spiked on Micklegate bar, a medieval Jewish massacre and cannon fire from the Civil War in 1644. Join award winning Mad Alice on a gruesome walk on the walls as she highlights some of the tragedies that have taken place on and around the ancient stones. This 2 hour tour will visit 3 of the 4 gateways as visitors have the option to complete the 2.5 mile circuit with the guidebook given by Mad Alice at the end or wander back to city centre if the truth has become too much to bear.

Join us on-board for an enchanting York River Ouse Sunset Cruise—an experience that combines scenic beauty with insightful commentary, for lasting memories!

Walk around York with a tour guide learning all there is to know about the city and travel deep into the Snickelways of York!

Try your hand at skippering your own boat by hiring one of these nippy little self-steer boats in York. Rent a boat that is fun, safe, easy to pilot, and suitable for up to 5 passengers.

Join us for this half day walking tour of York, which gives you a great overview of this beautiful city in Yorkshire. This walled city has so much to offer, from Roman history, through the Vikings, to the Chocolate merchants and Harry Potter.  Maybe you’re passing through the area, but if not it’s just a 2 hour train ride from London, it’s easily reachable for a day trip.

Discover the beautiful landscape in Northern England with this Yorkshire Dales National Park Day Trip. Visit popular filming locations and charming villages.

Discover the darker side of York's history as you board the Necrobus on a 75-minute theatrical sightseeing tour.

Create your own chocolate bar in a hands-on chocolate-making workshop in York. Experiment with different flavors, learn about the origins of cocoa, and work with white, milk, or dark chocolate.