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The 15 most popular york & the north tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
A 45-minute York River Ouse cruise with live English commentary, heated saloon comfort, and a bar for drinks and snacks.
“Perfect trip and funny at times well worth the money.”
York Ghost Bus Tour: a comedy-horror ride on a classic Routemaster with spooky sights like Clifford’s Tower and York Minster.
“Me and my group had a good time on tour John and Bob were great hosts would recommend.”
A fun, interactive Harry Potter themed walking tour in York. Play house quizzes, see Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express spot, plus city views.
“It was interesting, fun and Ellie was really a lovely guide who knows a lot about York's history and the wizarding world. I definitely recommend this tour!”
York Dungeon ticket for 75 minutes of 10 live shows, 360° sets, and special effects. Vikings, Guy Fawkes, and dark comedy.
“The actors were amazing and really made you invested in each room with what they were telling you. Keeping everyone on their toes also. 100% worth going and trying.”
Hop-on hop-off buses around York’s best sights, with open-top views, easy stop access, and clear multi-language audio for 24 or 48 hours.
“your trip was excellent the guide was very knowledgeable. It was easy to convert our on line booking altogether a great way to start our stay in York”
York Witches and History Old Town walk: 75 minutes of character-led tales from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate past York Minster to Shambles.
“Magnificent Merlot was amazing! He made the tour incredibly fun and engaging. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
A guided 11-hour Lake District day from Manchester with a Lake Windermere cruise plus Wordsworth-linked villages like Bowness, Grasmere, and Hawkshead.
“It was lovely! Amazing views and boatride loved everyplace we visited just wished we had a little more time on the second visit where we stopped for lunch because we had to rush to have lunch but otherwise it couldnt have been better! The weather was sunny 😊Carrie was very nice and helpful also made…”
A small-group 90-minute York walk linking Romans, Vikings, and the Minster, ending at the Shambles and Snickelways.
“Sarah is an excellent guide, informative and interesting. The duration of the tour is about right. We saw and heard about some of the most interesting sites in York. Recommended.”
A relaxed 60-minute Happy Hour cruise on the River Ouse with live captain commentary, York sights, and discounted drinks.
“The cruise was excellent. The captain was very informative and kept us entertained the whole journey with great facts and funny jokes. It was great value for money and would recommend it”
A full-day small-group trip from York to the North York Moors and Whitby, with Heartbeat and Harry Potter spots plus a heritage train or Whitby Abbey.
“Steve is a knowledgable and kind guide. The Whitby Abbey and fish&chips are good. I had adequate time to explore Whitby thanks to Steve's flexible arrangement.”
Ten Lakes full-day tour from Windermere with stone circle, Keswick lunch, ten lakes and mountain passes, plus Grasmere gingerbread.
“The tour was great first time visiting the Lake District, Andy the tour guide was excellent had great knowledge around the Lakes & the history.”
York’s Deathly Dark Ghost Tour mixes eerie stories and dark comedy for 90 minutes, from Grape Lane to Shambles or Clifford’s Tower.
“Absolutely excellent, brilliant guide who was entertaining & very funny . Would definitely recommend”
A 75-minute guided chocolate tour in York with interactive exhibits, expert tastings, and a hands-on chocolate-making finish, plus cafe time.
“Pip was amazing! The best tour guide we have encountered so far and we’ve seen a few. She was entertaining, witty, knowledgeable and thoroughly lovely. An asset to your business. Loved the content - made me want to know more.”
Self-steer a motor boat on York’s River Ouse from King’s Staith for 1 hour, with picnic options and Viking-ride views.
“We loved this activity and will probably do it again when we revisit York. The staff were really good and the price was well worth the views you see along the river. The boat needs a bit maintenance though - the windshield was so scratched and cloudy that it was hard to see so we…”
1-hour York evening cruise on the River Ouse with sunset views, strawberries & cream, and a free Prosecco, Peroni, or soft drink.
“Great activity and lots of fun, although it would have been cheaper to buy on the boat”
