York Minster Tour: History and Art Exploration

Discover the fascinating history of York Minster with Dave Haw Tours. With expertise and passion, Dave provides unparalleled tours of the Minster!

Delve into the art and history of the Minster, both inside and outside, and engage with our remarkable stone masons and York’s unique Minster police force!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Minster Yard - You’ll hear about the complete history of York’s beautiful Minster Yard, including details about the carvings, it’s medieval history and maybe even have a chat with the stone masons!
  • York Minster - Enjoy the history of our very own York Minster! Including it’s medieval past, stories of its stained glass windows, stone carvings and all the historical figures who have wandered its halls!
What's Included
  • Minster guide books, including imagery or architecture to enhance your experience
  • All fees and/or taxes
Location
York Minster
Deangate
The meeting point is at the large tree near the main Minster entrance. Look for a guide wearing a blue cap and usually a bright yellow coat or a blue shirt.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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338gemmam
Feb 3, 2026
Brilliant experience - We had a wonderful tour of York Minster with Dave, he is an engaging and hilarious guide who possesses a wealth of knowledge about the cathedral and city of York. He went above and beyond to ensure that we had an enjoyable experience. If we return to York, we will definitely be signing up to his tour of York city, I wish we'd stayed an extra day so that we could have attended.
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Sonn948
Dec 24, 2025
Engaging historical tour around York with Mr. Dave - Dave was engaging enthusiastic energetic and a wonderful guy. lovely tour lovely people lovely ambience revolving historical sites around York. Love from Viet Nam
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Debralou
Nov 22, 2025
Informative Enjoyable Tour - Dave our tour guide brought the history of YorkMinister to life, with historical facts , stories and discussions throughout the tour . My friend and I were the only ones on walk around the inside of the Minister , which made the experience extra special . A big thank-you to Dave , he was a joy to listen to and we asked many questions which he answered .
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T1521mwjaneth
Oct 24, 2025
A great tour - We learned so much about the rich history behind this magnificent cathedral on our private tour of York Minster. Dave was a great guide and shared many fascinating pieces of history from the many eras that shaped the cathedral. He took us on a tour that included the stories behind many of the notable stained glass windows and other notable architectural design elements of the building. It was a great experience.
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B3993dzalisonc
Oct 16, 2025
Fabulous walking tour - Tip top tour with Dave. A fountain of knowledge with wonderful anecdotes. Loads of historical information delivered with ease and lots of humour.All in all a great experience. Thank you Dave.
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796janey
Oct 8, 2025
Minster Tour - Although we have visited York Minster many times Dave told us fascinating and humorous tales which brought it to life. We would recommend this tour. Thank you from The Hartlepool Monkeys.
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530stanleym
Sep 30, 2025
York Minister and City - Dave was a wonderful guide who tailored the tour to fit my needs. He has a wonderful grasp of York Minister and the city. I highly recommend Dave for your next tour
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George19561
Sep 5, 2025
Very Informative and Interesting Tour - I can thoroughly recommend this private tour of York Minster. David is a fountain of knowledge and has a real passion for the history of the Minster. He imparts his knowledge in a down to earth and easy to follow manner. We had a great time and the 2-hours passed very quickly. We will definitely return for another visit.
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Abbyroseballard
Aug 11, 2025
If you’re a history buff, this is a MUST! - I couldn’t recommend Dave enough! I booked this tour after a family member attended one of Dave’s tours in 2023 and emphatically told me I must do it if I’m a history-buff. Dave has a rich and extensive knowledge of York, which he passionately conveys. After our official tour had concluded, he was generous enough to continue on and show me around more of York. This is a must-do in York if you enjoy history and I would definitely suggest putting a few hours aside to make the most of it!
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Kimberly_d
Aug 1, 2025
Informative - Very informative I enjoyed all our tour guide had to say! Lots of interesting facts i just love the York Minster we would take the tour again!
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From $73
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).