York Walking Tour: Silly History Boys

Explore York’s history with humor on a self-guided audio tour. Meet historical figures, enjoy comedic sketches, and uncover 2,000 years of stories.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Clifford’s Tower - The tour commences at Clifford’s Tower. Please note, entry is not included.
  • The Shambles - The tour guides you through the renowned Shambles.
  • York Minster - Participants will stroll around the iconic York Minster. Entry is not included.
  • Museum Gardens - The tour includes a walk through the picturesque Museum…
What's Included
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's Not Included
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation
Additional Information

The streets of York have been the backdrop for countless tales.
Join this delightful walking tour to explore York’s intriguing history through amusing storytelling, historical anecdotes, and engaging character interactions. From Roman soldiers to medieval monks and Victorian pioneers, the city’s rich 2,000-year history will be brought to life.
The tour…

Location
Clifford's Tower, York
Tower St
This tour starts at Clifford's Tower. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Cancellation Policy

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

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589elishah
Feb 7, 2026
The perfect ‘welcome to york experience’ - I’ve only recently moved to York so booked the Silly History Tour as a way to get my bearings and learn a bit about the city - and it turned out to be an absolutely brilliant decision. Instead of feeling like a traditional history lecture, the whole thing felt relaxed, funny and really approachable. Starting at Clifford’s Tower and wandering through the centre meant I covered loads of key spots in just over an hour, which was ideal for newcomers like me. By the end, I’d got a much clearer sense of how the city fits together as well as its long (and sometimes very strange) past. The guides were hilarious but also clearly knew their stuff. The way they talked about Romans, Vikings, religious upheaval, highwaymen and Victorian scandals made it all incredibly memorable. I’ve already caught myself retelling bits to friends who are coming to visit - especially the stories around The Shambles and the Multangular Tower. What I really appreciated was how inclusive and friendly it felt. I never felt lost or talked down to, and the humour made it easy to relax and enjoy myself even though I was still finding my feet in a new city. If you’ve just moved to York or are thinking of doing visiting, this is a fantastic way to get to know the place properly - with laughs included.
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Guide20828143691
Jan 25, 2026
Fun and informative audio tour! - What a laugh we had on this audio walking tour. Such good fun whilst learning about the history of York. We thoroughly enjoyed this walk of York and would recommend it to anyone who has a sense of humour and is wanting to know more about what went on in this wonderful city.
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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).