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15 Best York Tours In the UK

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The 15 most popular york tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.

15 Best York Tours In the UK

York: Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Live Commentary

York: Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Live Commentary - Any-departure ticket (10:30am to 3pm): how to plan your timing in York

1.York: Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Live Commentary

Most Popular★ 4.2

A 45-minute York River Ouse cruise with live English commentary, heated saloon comfort, and a bar for drinks and snacks.

“The commentary along the cruise was clear and informative. The boat was clean and tidy. The drinks on board were very reasonably priced. The staff running the cruise were really friendly. The weather was also perfect for an hours cruise along the river Ouse. A very enjoyable and relaxing trip. Highly recommended. Thank you.”

2,618 reviews45 minFrom $20by City Cruises York

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Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour - The Necrobus ride setup: classic bus, on-board actors, and pitch control

2.Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

★ 4.4

York Ghost Bus Tour: a comedy-horror ride on a classic Routemaster with spooky sights like Clifford’s Tower and York Minster.

“We did the tour on the last night of our holiday and we both agreed it was the perfect way to finish the holiday, the bus was amazing the conductor was very informative and gave us all a good giggle even Bob the driver got in on the act , all passengers seemed to really…”

2,496 reviewsFrom $26.94by The Ghost Bus Tours Ltd

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York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Meeting point near the station: start where York gets real

3.York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.5

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 did this tour with Ellie and she made it so much fun with all her facts and quizzes. She made the session very interactive as well and was well versed with the history of York as well as Harry Potter. Sadly, we were not able to complete the tour due to heavy rains but…”

1,231 reviews2 hoursFrom $18by See Your City

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York: The York Dungeon Entry Ticket

York: The York Dungeon Entry Ticket - The Dark-Memory Route: Vikings, Gunpowder Plot, and the Highwayman Stop

4.York: The York Dungeon Entry Ticket

★ 4.8

York Dungeon ticket for 75 minutes of 10 live shows, 360° sets, and special effects. Vikings, Guy Fawkes, and dark comedy.

“Bloody amazing experience. We laughed and jumped way more than we should……I was even tried for being a witch. Great fun highly recommend. The actors are amazing.”

1,108 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $25by Merlin Entertainment (Dungeons) Ltd

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York: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

York: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Price and Logistics: What You’re Really Paying For

5.York: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★ 4.6

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.

“This is an absolute must it takes you to all the sights the commentary is great and informative. We hopped on and off and it meant we could visit lots of extra places that would have take too long to walk between also you get 30% of the dungeons and other places Really excellent value…”

954 reviews1 dayFrom $22by City Sightseeing UK

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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour - York’s Shambles: Where the Story Gets Real

6.York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

★ 4.7

York Witches and History Old Town walk: 75 minutes of character-led tales from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate past York Minster to Shambles.

“The Magnificent Merlot was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable it amazed me how much he knew & remembered, very talented! He was very funny & entertaining. The tour itself was very interesting & factual, definitely great value for money, I recommend it to anyone interested in witches & York history.”

928 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $22by Enthral Experiences

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York: City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

York: City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour - Museum Gardens: Roman fortress, Saxon tower, and abbey ruins in one view

7.York: City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

★ 4.9

A small-group 90-minute York walk linking Romans, Vikings, and the Minster, ending at the Shambles and Snickelways.

“Alfred is a brilliant guide! His commentary was as layered as the York wall. He connected the past with the present and provided a comprehensive view of York. Highly recommend!”

867 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $26by Yorktour

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York: 60-Minute ‘Happy Hour’ Cruise For All Ages

York: 60-Minute 'Happy Hour' Cruise For All Ages - The River Ouse at Dusk: Heated Saloon Comfort and Open-Deck Views

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour - Helmsley and the short moorland stops: quick breaks that matter

9.From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

★ 4.8

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.

“John was an excellent guide. Very friendly and passionate about Yorkshire (arguably the greatest county in England). We learned so much. I'm from Northern England myself and learned things I had never known about before! We had an absolutely fantastic day. On the way back, we were stuck behind a lorry pulling an old steam…”

810 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $93by Yorkshire Day Tours

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York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour

York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour - Pacing, interaction, and how not to get spooked

10.York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour

★ 4.8

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 fantastic, Daunty Deathly had us enthralled the whole tour his enthusiasm never dwindled even though it was pouring with rain and cold. It was hilarious the way he told us the stories and made us jump a few times too. Highly recommend and would definitely do it again xx”

780 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $20by The Deathly Dark Tours

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York’s Chocolate Story: Guided Tour

York's Chocolate Story: Guided Tour - Three floors of chocolate history: how the exhibits keep moving

11.York’s Chocolate Story: Guided Tour

★ 4.7

A 75-minute guided chocolate tour in York with interactive exhibits, expert tastings, and a hands-on chocolate-making finish, plus cafe time.

“Think it was Hannah who was our tour guide. She was brilliant. Amazing how she interacted with the pictures, so realistic. Loved making the lolly and so much to look at in the shop. Bought a book and some chocolate. Will definitely recommend. Thanks.”

624 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $30by York's Chocolate Story

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York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink

York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink - Boarding perks: the drink and strawberries & cream setup

13.York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink

★ 4.1

1-hour York evening cruise on the River Ouse with sunset views, strawberries & cream, and a free Prosecco, Peroni, or soft drink.

“A lovely afternoon watching the sun go down along the river! All the staff were lovely and drinks were very well priced on board! Only thing that could have added to the experience would be to tell some facts along the way.”

582 reviews1 hourFrom $24by City Cruises York

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The Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

The Yorkshire Dales Tour from York - Meeting point in York: get there early and you’ll avoid stress

14.The Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

★ 4.8

Yorkshire Dales day trip from York with Wensleydale, Swaledale, Hawes, Bolton Castle and Aysgarth Falls by minicoach.

“Ben gave great insight into the area we were traveling through with lots of interesting anecdotes. Skillful driving through some narrow slippery roads. Made a wet day enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.”

451 reviewsFrom $109.11by Yorkshire Day Tours

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York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works - Your 1-Hour Workshop Plan: Cocoa Origins to Your Finished Bar

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