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From £47.50Boat Party Experience with DJ & Drinks in York
Get ready to hit the dance floor on York's most exciting party boat! Whether you're planning a hen party, a special celebration, or a night out with friends, our Party Nights Afloat are the perfect addition to your York adventure, welcoming groups of all sizes, big or small! From the moment you step aboard, you'll be greeted with a sparkling glass of fizz, you'll have a reserved table for your group, but with a live onboard DJ spinning hit after hit, you won't be sitting down for long! Get ready to dance to all your favorite floor fillers and feel free to send in your requests. Indulge in our delicious two-course buffet to fuel your dancing, and when you need a break, the bar will be open for all your drink needs. The party lasts for 2.5 hours as we cruise through the scenic city. Disorderly groups or excessively intoxicated individuals will be refused access or removed from the boat, without option of a refund. This product is NOT suitable for all-male groups or 'stag' parties.
From £25Villainous History and Rum Tasting Tour in York Indoor Experience
Step into the shadows of York’s past on this immersive indoor experience at Villains Rum of York, just off Stonegate. Led by a live villain guide, this small-group tour explores the true dark history behind the infamous characters who inspired our rums - from plotters and poisoners to kings and cutthroats. Learn about York’s most notorious villains through entertaining storytelling, brought to life with humour and historical detail. Along the way, sample a selection of our handcrafted, locally inspired rums - each linked to the tale you're hearing. Also available with gin if preffered or alcohol free options. Perfect for history lovers, rum enthusiasts, and curious minds, this experience takes place entirely inside our immersive rum shop and villainous hideaway. Whether it’s raining or shining outside, the shadows await within.
From £8York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.
⚠️ York’s past isn’t just history. It’s a hauntingly good story. No made up ghost stories, no dressing up just history and soul searching. Real horror doesn’t wear fangs. York’s past is drenched in blood, superstition, and strange stories.. Explore ghostly tales, witchcraft, legends... Peek into the curious world of paranormal science and alchemy. Encounter humans far scarier than anything supernatural. Uncover the chilling truth behind persecution, plague, and a time when torture was the medieval entertainment of the day. Are these eerie tales simply childhood spook stories — or were they used to control, punish, and persuade? It’s a twisted history lesson wrapped in myth, murder and Mystery. ️ Perfect for: Curious minds Brave souls Sceptics, believers & history lovers ️ Duration: 75–90 minutes Departure: On time (ghosts don’t do late) Families welcome – parental discretion advised (you know your little goblins best - recommend 8+) ⚠️ Attend at your own risk.
From £54.81The Heart of the Yorkshire Dales Small-Group Tour from York
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on this one-day tour from York. Experience picturesque villages like Pateley Bridge and Grassington, known for their charming cobbled streets and traditional pubs. Enjoy a visit to Hawes, famous for Wensleydale Cheese, and take in the stunning Aysgarth Falls. End the day at the serene Jervaulx Abbey, a historical gem. With expert commentary and ample free time to explore, this small group tour offers a personal touch to your adventure in the Dales. - Full-day guided tour departing from York - Explore storybook villages and enjoy local delicacies - Visit iconic sites including Aysgarth Falls and Jervaulx Abbey - Return to York by approximately 5:30 PM, with a small group for a more intimate experience
From £6.03York National Railway Museum Timed Entry and Digital Tour
You will get the instructions from WeGoTrip on how to collect the free timed-entry ticket and the digital guide via your email, SMS and WhatsApp. Note! The entrance to the museum is free. With this in-app audio tour, you get the audio commentary on your phone along a planned route, and a reserved time entry ticket that guarantees your admission. -Explore the best of the National Railway Museum and York with an audio tour -Enjoy reserved entry and discover the museum’s must-sees at your own pace -See the Bullet Train and meet Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive -Discover Viking York through Coppergate, where finds revealed life from 1,000 years ago -After the museum, discover York’s highlights, including York Minster and St Mary’s Abbey ruins
From £128York Food & History Tour with local guide
A fantastic walk around the city centre of York, enjoying stories about its long history. You and the host Kay will visit 5 great independent eateries, all serving delicious food with great passion. Food that is all sourced locally and with influences from around the world and each carefully chosen tasting makes up part of the city's vibrant food and drink scene. With a knowledgeable guide and the company of other foodies, you and your taste buds will not only thoroughly enjoy yourself but you'll be supporting these local independents too. You will be walking around the city centre and will end on Castlegate. You walk a little less than a mile in total. It is all flat although some of the streets are cobbled. There are minimal stairs at all your tastings although some have restrooms which are accessed by stairs. The host Kay do recommend having a very small breakfast – you want to save yourself for some delicious tastings!
From £95Full-Day Discovering All Creatures Great and Small Tour of Yorkshire
Join other fans on an All Creatures Great and Small Tour including locations from the latest TV adaptation from Channel 5 as well as sites from the original BBC series from the 1970s. The first stop of the day will be at the 'World of James Herriot' attraction where you can see the former surgery and home of Alf Wright. This day tour by mini-coach showcases the culture and beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. It will take fans of the James Herriot books and TV series (both the current and the original BBC series) on a picturesque tour of the dales covering more than 15 locations from the show over the years. Lunch will be taken at Hardraw where you can stop for lunch at the pub that was actually used as the interior of The Drovers Arms and featured in many of the episodes of the new series. Entry to the World of James Herriot is also included in the tour. Your day-long All Creatures Great and Small Tour will be full of scenic countryside and will conclude back in central York.
From £595Private "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park on the officially endorsed tour by the World of James Herriot. This tour focusses on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire Vet, James Herriot. You will enjoy photo stops along the way and a lunchtime stop in Grassington, used as the main filming location for "Darrowby". You will also have the option to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk to see where Alf Wight (the real James Herriot) lived, worked and wrote his series of books, based upon his experiences as a young Yorkshire Vet. Our driver guides have many stories to tell of the real-life James Herriot and are passionate about sharing their local knowledge and experiences with you.
From £65Private Viking Walk of York
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!
From £75York Walking Food Tasting Tour
The price is £75 per person based on a minimum of 4 participants. If fewer than 4 people are booked when you reserve, a small group supplement of £30 pp may apply. However, this supplement will be fully refunded if the final group size reaches 4 or more. Our guide will take you to five our the best independents in York and at each one, you will have a taster which will delight your taste buds. We can take you to places you might not have found otherwise. The places we visit are all independents and passionate about providing excellent food and a great atmosphere. Our guide will help you on the culinary and cultural adventure and make sure you have a great afternoon.
From £595Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese!
From £77Private Ghost Tour of York
Let your own personalised tour guide take you on a spectacular trip round this world famous city at night. You are provided a unique guided tour experience and picked up at your hotel or elsewhere in town at a place of your choosing, at a time that suits you. You will be taken around the major historic points of interest in York, without a big group to tag along with or time schedules to keep, and even arrange coffee or food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments. Private tour means it will be operated with just your guide and you.