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York, a city famed for its history and charm, is also a hidden gem for food lovers. Forget the hours of research to find the ideal restaurant, if you're looking for a delicious and independent way to explore York's foodie scene, look no further than Indie Food Tours' self-guided food tour!

This isn't your average walking tour. It's a tasting experience designed to be enjoyed at your own pace, a journey that takes you to the best-kept foodie hidden gems of the city. The Indie Food Tours self-guided tour lets you discover flavours you might otherwise miss!

Find out more about a York food tour here.

What's on the menu?

Prepare your taste buds for a global journey amongst the ancient city walls. Indie Food Tours' self-guided tour takes you to carefully selected foodie venues, each offering a unique taste of York's independent food scene. Expect a mix of bao buns, Indian street food, local cheeses and more.

This tour is designed to fill you up, so come hungry! Think of it as a large lunch, spread out across the city.

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How it Works

Indie Food Tours has made exploring York's food scene incredibly easy and fun. Here's how it works:

  1. Download the app: The Indie Food Tours app is your key to unlocking this tasting adventure. There’s no need to book in advance or reserve a table! You can purchase your ticket directly through the app, giving you instant access to the food tour.
  2. Follow the map: Once you’ve purchased your ticket(s), the app provides a map, guiding you to each of the foodie stops. Feel free to explore at your own pace, taking detours to admire the city's architecture or browse its independent shops.
  3. Scan and enjoy: At each stop, all you have to do is show each of the unique QR codes (found within the app) to a member of staff to redeem your food. You’ll then have an option choose a dish and wait for your food, it’s really that simple!
  4. Foodie facts: While you wait for your delicious food, the app will share fun facts and local history, adding extra excitement to your self-guided tour of York! It’s the perfect activity for locals or tourists wanting to discover more about the city.
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Flexibility and Freedom

One of the best things about the self-guided tour is its flexibility. There's no need to book in advance, allowing you to start your foodie adventure whenever suits you best. The tour is available Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 am, with the final stop closing at 5 pm. It’s recommended to allow around three hours to fully enjoy the tour, but the pace is entirely up to you.

Discover York through a food tour.

The perfect gift for food lovers

Looking for a unique and memorable gift? Indie Food Tours also offers gift vouchers, allowing your loved ones to experience the best of York's food scene at their own leisure.

It’s an unforgettable tasting adventure! With this unique experience gift, your recipient will enjoy an incredible self-guided food tour, with exquisite flavours and fascinating facts included every step of the way.

Already done the York self-guided food tour? Indie food tours have three other locations; Leeds (three unique self-guided tours), Harrogate and Sheffield, helping you to discover the areas best hidden gems.

Purchase gift vouchers here: Indie Food Tours Gift Vouchers

Download the app, and prepare for a tasting adventure through York's independent food scene. It's a fantastic way to discover the city, one foodie stop at a time!

Find out more here.

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