York

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

5.0(108 reviews)
1h 30minFree cancellation

Description

90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for nearly 2000 years. Explore the medieval streets beneath the twinkling lights and discover the traditions and history of this Wonderful Winter City. Put your Christmas Jumper on and join Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Sarah Cowling, for a socially distanced experience to capture the Spirit of Christmas. Discover if York really England's most Christmassy City? Where did Rudolph get his Red Nose from? Which Grinch tried to cancel Christmas? and Which famous author read his stories in York and made us a present of Boxing Day? We will hear tales of Christmas Past, from the bacchanalian celebrations of Roman Britain to the Midwinter Feasts of the Vikings. They have all left their mark on our festivities today Come and get into the spirit of things in Britain's original Christmas City - we might even find some takeaway mulled wine!

Highlights

  • Historical Tours
  • Best Conversion
  • Cultural Tours
  • Seasonal
  • Excellent Quality
  • Walking Tours
  • Christmas
  • Private and Luxury
  • Weather Dependent - Low

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • Guided Walking Tour from Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Did the first Christmas Festival take place here in 521AD? W

    Did the first Christmas Festival take place here in 521AD? What is on the Altar at York Minster? Shelter in the shadow of this magnificent Gothic Minster and marvel at the Christmas Festivals this part of York has seen over the last 1500 Years.

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  2. 2

    We pass by the Theatre Royal as we venture to another histor

    We pass by the Theatre Royal as we venture to another historical cultural venue and find out the significance of a Victorian Author who created Christmas as we know it.

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  3. 3

    York - The Chocolate City. Christmas wouldn't be complete wi

    York - The Chocolate City. Christmas wouldn't be complete without this festive York-born treat!

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  4. 4

    Enjoy the wonderful lights and hear stories of medieval Chri

    Enjoy the wonderful lights and hear stories of medieval Christmas and the shopping of Christmas past.

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  5. 5

    What happened at Saturnalia, the Roman December festival? Wh

    What happened at Saturnalia, the Roman December festival? What did we take from it for our celebrations today.

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  6. 6

    Should we really kiss under the mistletoe? and why would you

    Should we really kiss under the mistletoe? and why would you eat fruitcake with cheese?

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  7. 7

    The Viking Mid-Winter Solstice is explored - what did we tak

    The Viking Mid-Winter Solstice is explored - what did we take from it for our traditional Christmas.

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Meeting point

Outside the South doors of York Minster

Useful information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • The heart of the Christmas Market

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-6 anni
  • Bambino7-11 anni
  • Giovane12-15 anni
    6
  • Adulto17-64 anni
    15
  • Senior65-120 anni
    15

Review distribution

  • 5
    106
  • 4
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  • 3
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  • 1
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