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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.
“We couldn't take the boat cruise due to the river were told that we could go on the hop on hop off blue bus. The driver was lovely very informative and helpful. flooding but we”
York Ghost Bus Tour: a comedy-horror ride on a classic Routemaster with spooky sights like Clifford’s Tower and York Minster.
“Really funny. Also informative. Would highly 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.
“Very enjoyable tour, interesting to find out the stories about the Harry Potter connections . Guide was enthusiastic and motivated.”
York Dungeon ticket for 75 minutes of 10 live shows, 360° sets, and special effects. Vikings, Guy Fawkes, and dark comedy.
“Very Informative local history , funny , Scary …super surroundings , smells & visual effects … brilliant acting characters/ staff …. Would definitely visit again”
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.
“It's a great way to quickly orient yourself in the city. The guide was audio.”
York Witches and History Old Town walk: 75 minutes of character-led tales from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate past York Minster to Shambles.
“This was a great tour. The walk was easy with no stairs and a good pace. The guide was great at sharing history and stories as we walked around. This was a fun way to learn more about York and I highly recommend it.”
A guided 11-hour Lake District day from Manchester with a Lake Windermere cruise plus Wordsworth-linked villages like Bowness, Grasmere, and Hawkshead.
“Very well organised, just the right amount of time at each stop. Our driver was friendly and informative and we enjoyed talking to the other passengers who were from very diverse countries. We are looking forward to the spring and our next trip.”
A small-group 90-minute York walk linking Romans, Vikings, and the Minster, ending at the Shambles and Snickelways.
“Sarah was an excellent guide! Very informative tour. Would recommend!”
A relaxed 60-minute Happy Hour cruise on the River Ouse with live captain commentary, York sights, and discounted drinks.
“Great banter, lovely scenery, quality offerings and perfect setting.”
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.
“Really nice journey. Ben was a wonderful guide and gave us lots of laughs on the journey. Thank you.”
Ten Lakes full-day tour from Windermere with stone circle, Keswick lunch, ten lakes and mountain passes, plus Grasmere gingerbread.
“From start to finish, we were looked after so well by Tony. His knowledge is endless and his calm manner made the whole day a relaxing experience. Clear commentary throughout the day, with really informative points along the way. His frequent short stops to grab photo opportunities were so well received by all. A really…”
York’s Deathly Dark Ghost Tour mixes eerie stories and dark comedy for 90 minutes, from Grape Lane to Shambles or Clifford’s Tower.
“Our guide Davis was absolutely wonderful, he kept us enthralled every minute of the tour and never dropped his amazing character.”
A 75-minute guided chocolate tour in York with interactive exhibits, expert tastings, and a hands-on chocolate-making finish, plus cafe time.
“Rachel C was amazing, we had a brilliant time. We learnt a lot about York and its connection to chocolate as well as getting to taste some fabulous examples.”
Self-steer a motor boat on York’s River Ouse from King’s Staith for 1 hour, with picnic options and Viking-ride views.
“Such helpful staff. Couldn't do enough for us. Lovely weather. Lovely views. Just brilliant”
1-hour York evening cruise on the River Ouse with sunset views, strawberries & cream, and a free Prosecco, Peroni, or soft drink.
“Absolute perfect for couples, very relaxing great views and entertaining with everyone waving haha but yeah me and my partner both loved it!”
