Welcome to York - The River Route

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About the Activity

From the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, via Vikings, the Norman Conquest and the Wars of the Roses, the history of York is the history of England. This city has been at the heart of the action for nearly 2000 years. With York’s Hidden History, you’ll be at the heart of the action too, in the expert company of our local guides. Using knowledge and humour they'll tell the city's secrets whilst showing you the famous sights. We offer two Welcome to York walks, aimed at people new to the city. On our River Route we’ll take a waterside walk through 2000 years of amazing history. Starting outside the Yorkshire Museum, in the shadow of the city’s ancient walls, we’ll explain how a Roman military outpost turned into imperial Eboracum. Making our way across the city via St Mary’s Abbey, the River Ouse, and King’s Staith, we’ll tell tales of fights and floods, monks and merchants, before finishing our walk beneath Clifford’s Tower, in the heart - or maybe the moat - of York Castle.

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Unique expertise from our PhD-qualified leaders

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Maximum 25 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

St. Mary's Abbey

Museum Gardens Museum Street, York, United Kingdom, YO1 7FRSee the spectacular ruins of St Mary's Abbey and learn about King Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Hamlet Of St Marygate

29 Marygate, York, United Kingdom, YO30 7WHWalking down from Museum Gardens onto Marygate, we'll see how this ancient street connected the River Ouse to the main road north. We'll see the old abbey walls, and Marygate Tower, and discuss how St Mary's Abbey controlled huge areas of medieval Yorkshire.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Ouse Bridge

Bridge Street, York, United Kingdom, YO1 9QUA bridge has crossed the Ouse here for over a thousand years. Learn about its amazing history.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

See the River Ouse from King's Staith, York's main quay for more than 500 years. Hear stories of York's medieval water lanes, and learn why very few kings ever landed at King's Staith!10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Clifford's Tower

Tower Street, , York, United Kingdom, YO1 9SAFinish the walk with a view of the dramatic medieval keep of York Castle, and learn about its remarkable history. Clifford's Tower is well worth a visit after our walk finishes.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

We start the walk outside the Yorkshire Museum in York Museum Gardens.View Location

End point

We finish the walk at the foot of Clifford's Tower, near the York Castle Museum.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by York's Hidden History WalksCreated on 24 Mar 2022Created on 28 May 2025

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