York Water Walk
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York Water Walk
By York's Hidden History Walks
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Take the plunge on the York Water Walk as we dive into York's amazing aquatic history. We'll explore how water - from rivers and lakes to distant seas and ancient ice sheets - has shaped the city over thousands of years. We'll find out how to bridge a river with a river, meet the teetotaller who learnt that beer could be better than water, and even do a bit of unicorn-hunting. On the York Water Walk, you'll be sure to make a splash!
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120, max of 25 per group
Duration: 90–120 minutes
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Live guide: English
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What's not included- Entry/Admission - St. Mary's Abbey
- Entry/Admission - Fishergate Postern Tower
- Entry/Admission - St. Deny's Church
- Start:
- Museum Gardens, Museum St, York YO1 7FR, UKWe start the York Water Walk by the Yorkshire Museum sign near the Multangular Tower in York Museum Gardens.
End:- 14 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB, UKWe finish the York Water Walk on Piccadilly, overlooking the Foss Bridge and the Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 317401P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- 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: 317401P4
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Itinerary
- Museum St, York YO1 7FR, UKWe start the York Water Walk by the Yorkshire Museum sign near the Multangular Tower in York Museum Gardens.
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- 14 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB, UKWe finish the York Water Walk on Piccadilly, overlooking the Foss Bridge and the Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
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- janenT7471OR0 contributionsFascinating TourFascinating insight into the element of fire in our city of York. Simon was really interesting to listen too and shared a wealth of information. Very enjoyable.Written 13 June 2024
- janenT7471OR0 contributionsStimulating and InterestingA really stimulating and interesting look at York from a completely different perspective. We learnt so much. Great complement to the Fire walk. Definitely worth doing.Written 13 June 2024
- anneO5809EO0 contributionsYork Bonfire WalkVery interesting and informative tour of some lesser known sights. Friendly and well informed guide. Enjoyable, and highly recommended.Written 6 November 2023
- louisebB9688TP0 contributionsOutstanding tour of YorkOur tour guide Simon was full of passion about his knowledge of the history of York. So many interesting facts we learned along the way. This was a fantastic tour that we would highly recommend to anyone of any age. Super value for money.Written 28 May 2023
- CommodoreChris0 contributionsLot of local knowledgeVery knowledgeable guides with lots of detail about geography, geology history, and folk lore. Been to York many times but still learned more.Written 29 April 2023
- gloriabC4016ZL0 contributionsExperienced a v inspiring view into a little of York’s history.The varied detailed topics researched by guide, & gentle pace that the walk covered. This allowed time 4 unhurried question & answer time.Written 24 July 2022
- CTWasp0 contributionsFossil Hunt in Paving Stones and Roman OriginsFascinating look at York through the eyes of a history and geology professor at the local university. Loved how he explained the Roman origins of York using geological mapping. We also hunted for fossils in the paving stones! Extremely knowledgeable.Written 10 July 2022
- richardbO6753HV0 contributionsAir walkWhat a fantastic experience. Liam and Simon gave an entertaining and fascinating account of York, that as a resident of thirty years, I had no knowledge of what I’ve walked past a thousand times. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.Written 18 June 2022
- colin f0 contributionsGood Tour, great guideWell told, sready paced tour along the Fosse and Ouse, full of history and making interesting connections. We are locals and learned a lot. Simon had maps and old photographs that we passed round and compared with the present view. There was wit and wisdom and every question had a full yet brief answer. Real value for money!Written 1 February 2022
- dawnbG4867SU0 contributionsGreat experienceThis was a really interesting and informative walk. Guides were really clued up on the subject, and made it fun too.Written 6 November 2021
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Elizabeth_Darcy
York, UK178 contributions
Jan 2023
Really enjoyed this tour of York which goes off the beaten track - quite literally - to the normal ghost tours. Loved learning how the geology and geography of York has affected its history. Liam was a really engaging guide, with the perfect mix of enthusiasm and humour. You'll never look at cobblestones in quite the same way again!
PS Also appreciated how Liam skilfully grouped people to stand away from main thoroughfares and not block the road. I wish every tour guide was as mindful of this.
PS Also appreciated how Liam skilfully grouped people to stand away from main thoroughfares and not block the road. I wish every tour guide was as mindful of this.
Written 17 February 2023
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Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the walk and promise that we will keep doing our bit to keep the roads from getting blocked.
Written 18 February 2023
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Chris A
Ingleby Cross, UK3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Business
We did the Water Walk yesterday having done the Earch Walk in October. Both with the PLACE organisation. We throughly recommend the Walks done by very knowledgeable guides. They detail extensive info that you'll never find out for yourself on the history of York. Well worth it. We'll have to do the other tours.
Written 14 April 2024
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Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you on our other tours soon
Written 10 May 2024
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John S
Doncaster, UK13 contributions
Jun 2023
We did this tour with Dr Rogerson today and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you want to know a little more about York I would recommend this walking tour.
Written 11 June 2023
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Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure showing you around the city and you are welcome to join us again anytime.
Written 15 June 2023
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David B
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Jun 2023 • Friends
A fascinating 2 hours introduction to the Rivers Ouse and Fosse and their impact upon the development of the city from Roman times to the present day. Aspects of history, commerce, archaeology and building construction were presented by Simon, our tor guide, to a remarkable depth; a history lesson full of interesting facts and amusing stories delivered with some humour.
A really enjoyable experience; the only way to really appreciate this historic city.
Many thanks.
A really enjoyable experience; the only way to really appreciate this historic city.
Many thanks.
Written 8 June 2023
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Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and found it interesting. You are welcome back anytime to take one of our other tours.
Written 9 June 2023
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