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Self Guided Walking Tour of York with Tourific Mobile App
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Embark on an enchanting journey through the city of York!
Highlights:
- Explore York at your own pace with a self-guided mobile app walking tour
- Learn about York's history and the influence of Roman, Vikings and Normans
- Walk along the York walls between two gates and take in the views
- Listen to three tales of eerie and haunted happenings in the heart of York
- Discover facts like the origin of the names "snickleways" and "shambles"
- Designed by a local, the tour spans just over 3 kilometers and takes about 2 hours to complete
- Available in English, French, German and Spanish.
Start your adventure at the St Mary’s Abbey, then climb on top of the wall, pass by the York Minster, wander through the snickelways, ramble along the Shambles, listen to ghost stories at a traditional York pub before concluding your tour at the imposing Clifford’s Tower . Along the way, learn about York's rich history, from its Roman roots to its medieval importance and Viking history. Pause to shop or enjoy a bite at one of the many quaint eateries.
Download the Tourific self-guided tours app using the links below to purchase this self-guided tour:
Only £6.99. Inclusions:
- Access to tour on the Tourific Smartphone app (for 1 year on both iPhone and Android phones)
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- In-app map for navigation
- Audio commentary (AI-translated and narrated) for 18 meticulously chosen locations
- Tour can be listened to any number of times at the location or at home for the next 1 year
What to bring: Charged smartphone , Headphones , Weather-appropriate clothing
Opening Times
Operational 7 days a week, 7 am - 7 pm (Support from 8 AM - 5 PM)