The best tours and activities for culture lovers in York

Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and York's ONLY tour created for families with children! WINNER #1 Best Family Experience in the World 2025...

The Deathly Dark Tour of York is a grim and theatrical, dark comedy walking tour, perfect for those who have a bit of a wicked...

The Bloody Tour of York is the multi award winning* tour of the City and has recently won the Arival Best Sightseeing Tour in Europe...

Step back in time and discover the darkest moments in Yorkshire’s history with a visit to York Dungeon! The ticket to the spooky walk-around attraction...

Discover York’s sinister side on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a hellishly hilarious guide. Visit some of city’s spookiest sights and learn about...

⚠️ York’s past isn’t just history. It’s a hauntingly good story. No made up ghost stories, no dressing up just history and soul searching. Real...

A chance to discover the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park and see the landscape and scenery that inspired James Herriot. You'll visit the locations used...

See your favourite York landmarks with this hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour around the town's best loved sites, with a live guide. Sit back and...

Step into the Shadows of York... Prepare for a walking tour like no other! An immersive, educational journey through history. Dare to indulge in something...

Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure. Once your tale starts you’ll...

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off included. Explore the backroads and unspoilt countryside of James Herriot Country on this exclusive small-group tour from York. Travelling in an...

Ideal for travelers looking for the flexibility to determine their own itinerary, the Visit York Pass provides access to over 35+ attractions, including York Minster,...

Why follow the crowds? At Yorktour we believe a great tour should also be a fun conversation, which is why we guarantee there will be...

Uncover York’s haunted history on this spooky walking tour! Starting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate by St Crux church, this 1.75-mile journey takes you through York’s snickelways,...

The tour begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn (25 High Petergate). From there you'll learn about the famous conspirators and the gun powder plot, in...

Step off the beaten path into the beating heart of York’s rich, rebellious past! This highly rated walking tour isn’t your average stroll—it’s an adventure...

Guided bike tour of York, inside and outside the city walls.  Starting at a central location in the city.  A 2 to 2.5 hour tour...

Dare you take a trip into the past and uncover some of York’s turbulent and tragic history? A past that manifests itself in the unexplained...

Explore the city of York, learn all about its history and related movie trivia! Get sorted into teams, play quizzes and games. Your guide will...

Explore some of the many famous historical sites and adventure across the spectacular landscape. Here you’ll take a trip to the seaside town of Whitby...

Join your character guide and get an up-close walking tour experience of the city and its delightful hidden gems. Get ready; culture, history, heritage, and...