Romans, Vikings, and Medieval Marvels

Tour Highlights

• Be transported back to ancient times as you stroll through 2000 years of history
• Learn about the most important figures in York's history, from Vikings to Romans
• Walk at your own pace and feel free to linger at spots that peak your interest
• Use the virtual option to see York's sights from the comfort of your own home
• Benefit from a flexible audio guide with lifetime access if your plans change

Tour Details

See York and its most iconic sights without the expense or time constraints of a group tour with this affordable audio guide. Stroll past the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Shambles and York Minster.

Start at York Art Gallery and travel back in time through 2000 years of history as you stroll. Experience Roman, Viking, and medieval York, and see the city's great sights as well as its hidden gems. Learn the history of this city and the central role it has played in the history of England.

Continue past iconic sights like the Shambles, one of the world's best-preserved medieval streets, and spot the story of Adam and Eve carved into York Minster’s Great West Door. 

Uncover some of the most important characters in York's development along the way, from its humble beginnings as a riverside Roman settlement, to its turbulent takeover by the Vikings, and on to its thriving medieval period of commerce.

Feel free to start, pause, or restart at any time and complete your visit at your own pace. If your travel plans change, you can use the audio guide at any date of your choice or use the virtual in-app option for an at-home experience.

Tour Include

• Lifetime audio guide access
• App for Android and iOS
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Tour Exclude

• Entry tickets
• Transportation

Important Notes

What to bring

• Headphones
• Charged Smartphone

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour.

The tour is not suitable for

• Elderly and pregnant women