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.
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.
- 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…
- 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 Gardens.
- York Art Gallery - The tour passes by the notable York Art Gallery. Entry is not included.
- John Snow Memorial - The tour will pass by the memorial dedicated to the legendary John Snow.
- Merchant Adventurers’ Hall - The tour will pass by the intriguing Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. Entry is not included.
- St. Mary’s Abbey - The tour offers a glimpse of the renowned St Mary’s Abbey. Entry is not included.
- York City Walls - The tour includes a walk alongside the city’s famous walls.

- 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
- 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
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
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…
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 begins at Clifford’s Tower, a historic Norman stronghold with a dramatic past. As you wander through York’s charming streets and narrow alleys, you’ll meet historical figures such as William the Conqueror, Constantine the Great, and Guy Fawkes. The Silly History Boys will share stories of Viking invasions, Roman settlements, religious persecution, and medieval trade through comedic sketches and lively dialogue.
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.