Love holidays with heaps of history? You can’t miss York.
What York lacks in size, it more than makes up for in culture – this city is for history buffs, film fanatics and foodies alike. If you want modern, there’s a buzzing bar scene and a contemporary art scene. For fans of the past, the city’s Roman roots are on full display – from the city’s walls to its baths. Stopping a while? We don’t blame you. From budget-buster to does-the-job, we’ve got loads of places to stay.
in York, England, United Kingdom
in York, England, United Kingdom
in York, England, United Kingdom
in York, England, United Kingdom
in York, England, United Kingdom
in York, England, United Kingdom
in York, England, United Kingdom
in York, England, United Kingdom
If you like a laugh, this history-come-comedy tour is a must. Board the bus and let your conductor show off the gruesome sights of Europe’s most haunted city.
Book York ghost bus tour tickets.
Check out the skyline from the River Ouse as you learn about the city’s past as an inland port – if you ask us, a river cruise is the best way to see the sights.
Book your York city sightseeing cruise.
History and culture connoisseur? Get to know York at your own speed with an open-top bus tour. Hop on and off whenever you like and tick off top places around the city.
Book York sightseeing tickets.
Fancy an evening activity with a view? Sail along the River Ouse at dusk and discover York by twilight.
From York Minster to Petergate, Swinegate to St Crux Church, uncover the city’s wicked history on this guided walking tour.
Book York witches and history walking tour tickets.
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Get sorted in your houses and take part in quizzes and games as you stroll around York, ticking off top places like Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express platform.
Book Harry Potter walking tour tickets.
Want to tick off all the top tourist attractions? The city centre’s the place to be. York Minster and the Shambles – a medieval cobblestone shopping street – are on your doorstep, along with a line-up of tasty restaurants (everything from Italian to Nepalese) that are definitely worth your dough.
South Bank – or ‘Bishy Road’, if you’re down with the local lingo – is a cheaper city centre alternative if you prefer to spend your pennies sightseeing. Home to loads of quirky shops and cute corner cafes just two miles south of the city walls, it’s the perfect place to call home.
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