Private York Self-Guided Tour
4.3
Private York Self-Guided Tour
By Pandemic Tours - York
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Ages 4-100
Duration: 2–3 hours
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Mobile ticket
Audio guide: English, Spanish
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Written guide: English, Spanish
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
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Highlights
- 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
- Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
- Jenny will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
- Audio guide, pictures, videos, recommendations and all the info you need
- You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
What's not included- In-person Guide
- Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
- Entry/Admission - York Minster
- Entry/Admission - Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow
- Start:
- 6 Minster Yard, York YO1 7JD, UKAll our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!
End:- Clifford's Tower, York, Tower St, York YO1 9SA, UK
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 329930P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Please check "Before You Go" Section of your ticket!
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 329930P4
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Itinerary
- 6 Minster Yard, York YO1 7JD, UKAll our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!
- 1
- 2Pass byDean's Park
- 3
- 4Pass byPetergate HouseBootham Bar
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10Pass byJorvik Viking Centre
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- Escape391997354420 contributionsIncredible tourIncredible tour, very informative thought it wold just be 2 hours walking but on every stop there was interesting things to see and visit. Highly recommendWritten 6 January 2024
- jamescC2012VJ0 contributionsGreatGreat tour. Highly recommended. Informative. You’re at your own pace which is great. Might do it again!Written 5 April 2023
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Maria
Santiago, Chile8 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I embarked on this self-guided walking tour of York thinking it would be a brief 2-hour excursion, but boy, was I in for a delightful surprise! The depth of details, captivating stories, and intriguing histories had me so engrossed that I found myself exploring for the entire day. I was especially taken by the tales of Vikings, which added an extra layer of allure to the city's rich past. This tour isn't just a walk; it's a journey through time, and I couldn't recommend it enough for anyone looking to truly immerse themselves in the essence of York. A must-do experience!
Written 28 July 2023
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Hey there!
First off, we're thrilled you had such an "extended" adventure! 😄 Our York tour does have a sneaky way of turning that planned 2-hour stroll into a time-traveling marathon, especially when the Vikings get involved! 🕰️🛡️ Seems like they've managed to 'raid' more of your time than expected! We appreciate your wonderful feedback and are delighted that you were thoroughly engrossed. Here's to many more unexpected journeys through time (and maybe always keeping a snack handy for those extended tours 😉). Cheers to exploring the essence of York and beyond!
Written 29 July 2023
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Juan Esteban A
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Friends
What a fascinating tour. Pandemic Tours delivers a thoroughly researched history of this vibrant City. The content and detail of the audios bring to life the colourful stories of the Vikings and the city in general. Highly recommend!!
Written 15 January 2022
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Thanks, Juan! We love to see that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to see you again soon!
Written 19 January 2022
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Steve Bronw
1 contribution
Jan 2022
This walking tour was the highlight of our stay in York. I regret we did it on the last day of our stay, so I highly recommend doing it in the beginning. The script of the tour was interesting and well prepared. The stories about Romans and Vikings who have lived in the area were so interesting. Looking forward to my next tour with these guys.
Written 9 February 2022
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Thank you for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to see you again soon!
Written 10 February 2022
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817gulnura
5 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
App worked fine but information was limited that i excepted. links to youtube videos were a little unhelpful. i paid for two people but could have done with one because the information on each stop is about 3-4 mins max. recording is very dry - sounds like someone reading a history book
Written 16 February 2024
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We're sorry to hear the tour didn't meet your expectations. Thank you for sharing your feedback; it's invaluable for our improvement. We strive to balance detailed insights with engaging content within a concise format, as longer audios tend to lose listener interest. However, we'll review your comments with our guide to enhance our tours further. Our goal is to offer enriching experiences, and we're grateful for your input to help us achieve this. Please accept our apologies for any disappointment.
Best wishes,
Written 22 February 2024
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A traveller in time
2 contributions
Was ok but some segments of audio tour commentary didn’t fully load so just stopped half way through.
Also route between point was not sequenced to walk logically around the city so bit of backtracking occurs.
However tour does take you away from shops and crowds to see things you wouldn’t normally find.
Also route between point was not sequenced to walk logically around the city so bit of backtracking occurs.
However tour does take you away from shops and crowds to see things you wouldn’t normally find.
Written 26 February 2023
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Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave a review!
We are really sorry to hear that you had some trouble with the audio files. You might have downloaded the app without a strong internet connection as we suggest in our profile, website and app. That's the most probable reason for the audio files not working properly.
You should have contacted our support team so we give you a hand and fix the issues! Please do not hesitate to contact us in the near future if this ever happens again, we will be more than happy to assist you! Best of luck with your next adventure!
Written 27 February 2023
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Karla ch
2 contributions
Jan 2022
The walking tour was fantastic! Incredible attention to detail and focus on the city's heritage. Could not recommend the tour more. Great value for the experience!
Written 10 January 2022
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Thank you very much, Karla! We love to hear you enjoyed the experience.
Written 19 January 2022
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Nenix
York, UK5 contributions
Great value, informative and enjoyable experience. Didn't know there was so much history in York! A city I will definitely visit again.
Written 3 March 2022
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Thank you very much for your 5-star review! We love to hear from our happy customers and we are glad you had a nice time! We hope to see you again soon.
Written 4 March 2022
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luchogronert
Lima, Peru13 contributions
What an awesome tour! The app is great and provides interesting facts and insights about the history of York. My friends, my wife and I found appealing the idea of a self guided tour and this one delivered a really good experience. We really enjoyed the freedom of walking at our own pace, having the chance to enter any attraction we fancied. We recommend the tour to anyone.
Written 28 January 2022
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Thanks, Lucho! We are more than happy to read your comments on your experience with us and hopefully, we'll see you again on your next trip!
Written 31 January 2022
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Maria Laura R
5 contributions
I’ve been on York twice time and last one was with my partner. We decided to buy this self-tour and I need to say it was “amazing” I discovered more interesting things and information about York than before by myself and the internet
This is a must in your visit to York!
This is a must in your visit to York!
Written 28 January 2022
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Thank you very much, Maria! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us! There are other destinations besides York in our app if you wish to continue travelling with our help. See you next time!
Written 31 January 2022
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Sergio de la roche
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Couples
Awesome way to walk around York! We had enough time to hear every story (really enjoyed the Viking-related ones) and pass by through every place during the day we visited. Highly recommend!
Written 28 January 2022
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Hi! Thank you so much for your comment and 5-star review! We are looking forward to seeing you again on your next journey.
Written 31 January 2022
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We are about 5 that wants to be on this tour, hope it’s advisable ? Can I call to make reservations?
Written 4 April 2022
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