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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.
“Amazing experience, very relaxed and informative. The crew were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to do this great for groups , families and individuals 😁.”
York Ghost Bus Tour: a comedy-horror ride on a classic Routemaster with spooky sights like Clifford’s Tower and York Minster.
“full of facts, the driver made it fun but the guide was amazing, really got into character. me and my partner both really enjoyed it”
A fun, interactive Harry Potter themed walking tour in York. Play house quizzes, see Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express spot, plus city views.
“We went on the Harry Potter walking tour yesterday with Ellie. She was absolutely fantastic, very knowledgeable and made everything so much fun, wish the tour was longer because we all had so much fun. Very interactive aswell, we would highly recommend doing this tour, we will be doing it again next time we come…”
York Dungeon ticket for 75 minutes of 10 live shows, 360° sets, and special effects. Vikings, Guy Fawkes, and dark comedy.
“Was brilliant well worth money, enjoyable scary fun, kids who are older than recommended age loved it, even though scary fun, the history was enjoyable .”
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.
“Excellent commentary from very knowledgeable guide”
York Witches and History Old Town walk: 75 minutes of character-led tales from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate past York Minster to Shambles.
“Nutmeg was an awesome guide!! So fun and knowledgeable”
A guided 11-hour Lake District day from Manchester with a Lake Windermere cruise plus Wordsworth-linked villages like Bowness, Grasmere, and Hawkshead.
“I booked it for my parents and I. It was a wet but relaxing day made better by our guide Pete. He was full of facts and information and had great suggestions for us as to what to do in the villages! And I have to mention his playlist which was carefully curated to the…”
A small-group 90-minute York walk linking Romans, Vikings, and the Minster, ending at the Shambles and Snickelways.
“Superb walking tour of York with Alfred. Nice chap, very informative.The weather was freezing but didn't spoil our day.”
A relaxed 60-minute Happy Hour cruise on the River Ouse with live captain commentary, York sights, and discounted drinks.
“Guide was very informative and interesting. Enjoyed a very relaxing tour. Thank you.”
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.
“I booked this tour for my partner birthday and we had an amazing time. All locations were magnificent, our tour guide John was an incredible narrator, he made the experience much more engaging and interesting, he knows so much about everything, truly a gem. While the times for each location may seem short, it is…”
Ten Lakes full-day tour from Windermere with stone circle, Keswick lunch, ten lakes and mountain passes, plus Grasmere gingerbread.
“The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. No trash disposal or drink cup on the bus”
York’s Deathly Dark Ghost Tour mixes eerie stories and dark comedy for 90 minutes, from Grape Lane to Shambles or Clifford’s Tower.
“The tour was great. Really funny guide and interesting stories!”
A 75-minute guided chocolate tour in York with interactive exhibits, expert tastings, and a hands-on chocolate-making finish, plus cafe time.
“Excellent. I even had Gluten Free yummiest. Thank you.”
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 thoroughly enjoyed our trip down the river. We were very lucky with the weather but it would still have been fun if it had rained. The boat had a canopy that could be pulled over. The boat was very easy to drive”
1-hour York evening cruise on the River Ouse with sunset views, strawberries & cream, and a free Prosecco, Peroni, or soft drink.
“Lovely sunset boat trip, I really enjoyed the music - modern and pop, bubbly made the experience even better!”
