The best family-friendly activities in York for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York
90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for...
$20

Delve into the eerie history of York with the Witch Walk, a 90-minute guided tour led by the enigmatic Ragnell Hagathorn. This engaging adventure weaves...
$20

The Deathly Dark Tour of York
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...
$19

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...
$18

We are delighted to share with you the whole of our chocolate making process from cocoa beans to chocolate bar, truffles, cakes and more. Join...
$17

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...
$16

J & M York City Walking Tours
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...
$15

York Walls Private Walking Tour
Explore York by day with John, your award-winning guide with the City Helicopter Tours badge of excellence for the past 8 years, on a private...
$14

⚠️ 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...
$13

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area...
$11

Roman walls, Viking streets and a Gothic giant — York layers 2,000 years of history into one compact riddle. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you...
$7

