Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Historic York
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The Original Roman Walk: Private Guided Tour of York
Why we love it?
This two-hour walking tour in York offers an immersive exploration of the city’s Roman heritage, beginning at the Multangular Tower, the largest surviving Roman structure in Eboracum. Along the way, you’ll pass the Museum Garden, the Yorkshire Museum, and the late Roman Anglian Tower, tracing the northern medieval city walls that stand atop original Roman fortifications. The route includes views of York Minster and a stop to see the Great East End Window, followed by an encounter with an original Roman column from the principia near the forum and basilica. The tour also features a visit to the York Roman Baths Museum, with entry included, and a brief detour past the Treasurer’s House to hear a ghost story connected to Roman times. Led by an expert guide, this experience suits history enthusiasts and travelers interested in the real stories behind York’s classical past.
Exclusions
- Private transportation
- York Roman Baths Museum is the only venue we enter, and the entry fee for this is included in your Roman tour ticket. You, the traveller, do not need to pay any more for this experience.
Itinerary
Meet at Yorkshire Philosophical Society
Meeting Point: Museum Gardens & Roman Defensive Towers
Meet at the main entrance gates before stepping into the gardens to examine two extraordinary surviving Roman military structures: the massive Multangular Tower and the late 4th-century defensive tower. See authentic masonry laid by the Ninth and Sixth Legions and explore how Rome reinforced its northern fortress in the twilight of the empire.
Bootham Bar & Defensive Ramparts
Explore the site of the ancient Porta Principalis Dextra—the Roman North Gate. Walk along portions of the medieval defenses raised directly upon the original Roman military ramparts.
The Principia, Constantine Statue & Roman Column
Stand in the heart of imperial Eboracum—the site of the ancient fortress headquarters, the Principia. View the authentic Roman column recovered from beneath the Minster, the iconic statue of Constantine the Great, and hear how imperial history was made on this spot.
The Roman Baths Museum (Admission Included)
Finish your tour with included entry into the Roman Baths Museum. Descend beneath the modern city to explore the excavated remains of the legionary bathhouse caldarium, where Roman soldiers relaxed, socialized, and bathed on the edge of the empire.
Meeting / Pickup
Yorkshire Philosophical Society
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 2 days before start
Non-refundable after 2 days before start
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