Private Viking Walk of York
Description
Discover the extraordinary Viking history of York, and the incredible tales of the most famous Vikings of them all - Ragnar, Ivar the Boneless, Erik Bloodaxe and Harald Hardrada. Why was York such an important Viking city, and why were so many Viking battles fought here? Find out why in this exclusive, personalized 2-hour walking tour of Viking York. ... meeting you at a time and location to suit you (for example at your hotel) there are no set times to meet or big groups to join with, this is your own tour which you can take at your own pace. For a small additional fee this can also include a stop off at an authentic Viking Themed Bar in York (great in the cold weather!), located on the same site as the legendary Viking Kings of York!
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Itinerary
This is a personalized tour through the Viking Capital of Britain - Jorvik! Discover the fascinating true story behind the Vikings, as well as the legendary tales told in the sagas, many of which are set in our fair city. There are no set times to meet or big groups to join with, this is your own private tour which you can take at your own pace. Hear about the deeds of Ivar the Boneless, Eirik Bloodaxe, and Harald Hardaraada, the story of the Vikings arrival, and their eventual downfall. Learn how the streets got their names and what they mean, how the pagan Vikings became Christians, and their impact on the world around us today, including laws, language and customs. For a additional small fee, depending on the weather (and with prior arrangement) the tour can include either a stop-off, or to finish, at an authentic Viking themed bar, built right on top of the original feasting hall!
A medieval abbey with a very important viking heritage!
The most famous viking in the world is buried here, his exact location is still a mystery!
Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world! Please note entrance price is not included as part of the tour
The most famous medieval street in the world, with a strong Viking Heritage, but it has a very dark history!
A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England , built by the descendants of the Vikings, the Normans - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England , built by the descendants of the Vikings, the Normans - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet you at the reception of your hotel, or alternatively anywhere of your choosing (for example we can meet you after lunch at your restaurant, or alternatively finish the tour somewhere where you can get something to eat / drink)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(69)
Don’t sign up for this tour. The guide never showed up. Pay in advance but no guide. Texted and called tour provider at time of tour but no response from either.
Our guide, John, was outstanding. We really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it and him. Lastly, he sent us to dinner at a vegan Chinese restaurant as it was late and not much was open. We are not vegans but it was excellent!
Great overview of the history of York and the Viking influence. An informative walk through history as we explored this amazing city. Neal our guide was first rate.
John is an outstanding guide. His depth of knowledge of York and its history is truly impressive. This was my third tour with him. and all have been extremely engaging in learning about the Roman and Viking and Anglo-Saxon history of the city of York.
Our tour with Neil was perfect! We met him at our hotel. He walked us around sharing the brilliant history of York through the centuries. He highlighted fun facts and stories for us as adults but more importantly for our 11yo daughter. He was funny and mindful. He tailored the tour to our interests. It was a great way to understanding York and it heritage to begin our three night stay. Highly recommend this tour to all couples and families. He also gave us wonderful recommendations for food and events to enjoy within York. Thank you!
Visited York to meet up with fellow travelers from a tour of Australia. The whole experience was magical and spent much time touring around York. There is so much to see and some is dating back to the Romans. The Shambles area is like something out of Harry Potter and there was a Christmas market present. I was last in York over 55 years ago for my first honeymoon. I remember it rained a lot then so took to potholing as there are lots of caves in the Yorkshire moors, but this time the sun shone for us and although the river was flooded, it all added to the magic.
🕍 Loved our stay in beautiful York! 🏰 The Grand Hotel was amazing — so much history and charm everywhere we went. From York Minster and The Shambles to Clifford’s Tower, we explored so much of this stunning city. A huge highlight was this morning’s Viking walking tour with John ⚔️ — his knowledge, stories, and sense of humour made the city come alive. We wandered hidden streets, learned fascinating Viking tales, and discovered corners of York we never would have found on our own. What a fun and memorable experience! 💛✨ We topped off our visit with a beautiful dinner at The Star Inn The City 🍽️— delicious food and a gorgeous riverside setting, the perfect end to an incredible York adventure ⚜️
Our trip was cancelled without Viator informing us. We wasted a half hour. You owe us a free tour. Unhappy!
Hi Mark, apologies but we have no record of this - if Viator cancelled the tour you would have received a full refund. If not please contact us and we will look into it. I Can confirm we have no record of this booking. You appear to have an issue with the viator booking platform and we're sorry to hear that but the review isn't relevant to our tour company
John was friendly and accommodating. We were running late and he met us at our hotel. He was informative and passionate about his subject. Loved it!
thank you Robyn and as a private tour we are always happy to fit around your schedule, it was lovely to meet you!
Very interesting, very funny, John made the wander around York, and its history, highly entertaining
