York Old Town Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting

Explore York's Old Town on a guided walking tour in English, led by a professional character-guide, with a taste of Yorkshire chocolate.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide in York's Old Town and check in a few minutes before the scheduled start so the group can set off on time. After a brief introduction to the route, you begin your fully guided walking tour through the historic streets. The experience takes place outdoors, so arrive prepared for cobbled, uneven surfaces and changeable weather.

What to expect

York's Old Town

Your experience focuses on York's Old Town, where centuries of history sit side by side in a compact, walkable area. As you move through its lanes and squares, your professional character-guide reveals both famous sights and hidden corners that many visitors miss.

Features

• Highlights of the route include York's famous landmarks, which you see while uncovering many of the city's hidden historical gems and some of their surprising secrets. The guide uses entertaining storytelling to bring York's fascinating history to life so you can have fun and learn at the same time.
• A fully guided walking tour of York's Old Town is included, led by a professional character-guide who is also an expert guide. The tour is conducted in English, with clear narration throughout so you can follow the stories and ask questions as you go.
• During the experience, you enjoy a taste of Yorkshire chocolate, included in the tour price. This taste of Yorkshire chocolate, from York's Chocolate Story, is woven into the route so you can connect York's past to one of its most famous treats.
• Along the way, your guide uses entertaining storytelling throughout the tour, sharing lesser-known tales alongside key moments from York's past. Photography is encouraged, as long as you remain respectful of fellow guests while you capture the atmosphere of the Old Town.