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3 Best York Festive Tours

The ones worth booking.

The 3 york festive tours to wrap your trip around this winter, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.

3 Best York Festive Tours

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York - Theatre Royal area: how Victorians shaped Christmas culture
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Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

1.Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

A 90-minute guided Christmas walk in York linking Romans, Vikings, and Victorians, with stops at Minster and Shambles sights plus lights and fun traditions.

Most Popular 5.0

“Don't miss this heart-warming and fascinating Christmas tour. Sarah was fantastic with her mix of history, Christmas tales, and stories behinds the holiday traditions that brought the season to life. It made me see York in a wonderful way and better understand and appreciate the Christmas traditions I hold dear in my family. We took…”

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York Christmas Walking Tour

2.York Christmas Walking Tour

A 90-minute guided walk through York’s Christmas lights, tracing traditions from Roman Saturnalia to 521 AD and Victorian feasting.

5.0

“Probably the best walking tour I’ve ever done (and that’s a lot of them!). Our guide was absolutely fantastic. We learned a lot about York, Christmas, felt engaged throughout the tour. Just brilliant!”

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Private York Christmas Walking Tour - Start at Minster Yard: planning your 2-hour Christmas loop
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Private York Christmas Walking Tour

3.Private York Christmas Walking Tour

Private 2-hour York Christmas walking tour from Minster Yard to Shambles, with a local guide, seasonal stories, and optional mulled wine.

5.0

“What a great walking tour in York. We learned so much history about York that we didn't know. Was a great walking tour. Would highly recommend to take this tour.”

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