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York's Best Fun Interactive History Tour - win a trophy!

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York, England
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.

1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

An entertaining and immersive tour of York from Roman times to the present day. There will be plays, suprises and stories about Roman toilets, Dick Turpin's execution and Black Death Cures. Will you be the one to take home the Time Traveller's Tour Trophy?

What's Included

  • A fun small group tour of York for friends, family and social groups.
  • Admissions to attractions are not included
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Tower Street
York YO1 9RY, UK

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End point

Deangate
York YO1 7HH, UK

By the Great East Window of York Minster

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The Time Traveller's Tour of York

The Time Traveller will meet you outside the Castle Museum on the steps and tell you the story of Dick Turpin.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clifford's Tower

Travellers will be taken back in time to Norman York and the two rebellions that led to William the Conqueror's Harrying of the North!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Shambles

The time travellers will discover the terrible disaster that was the Black Death that struck medieval York!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

York Minster

The time travellers will find out about Roman York and their daily cleansing routines.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the York’s Best Fun Interactive History Tour – win a trophy!?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • A fun small group tour of York for friends, family and social groups.
  • Admissions to attractions are not included

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • It requires a minimum of four people for the tour to run.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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