Uncomfortable York Tour: Hidden Histories from Eboracum to the Present
Saturday 16 May 2026
11am – 12.30pm
Meet outside Bennett’s Cafe & Bistro, 30-32 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH 
Adults £16, Students and Seniors (65+) £12, Young Person (12-17 years) £10, Under 12s FREE | Book Tickets * 
Suitable for all ages

Uncomfortable York Tour takes you beyond the usual guided tours of York, revealing the city through untold perspectives, highlighting the lives and impact of women, people of colour and LGBTQIA+ individuals across its history.

As you explore the city centre, you’ll trace York’s evolution from early settlement to medieval powerhouse and industrial hub, uncovering the hidden narratives behind its familiar streets. Researched and delivered by academic historians, this tour invites you to see York not just as a historic English city, but as a dynamic and globally connected urban centre.

*Discount code UNYORK-FEST2026 gives 50% off individual tickets for tour dates during the Roman Festival.