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Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

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York, England

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90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for nearly 2000 years. Explore the medieval streets beneath the twinkling lights and discover the traditions and history of this Wonderful Winter City.
Put your Christmas Jumper on and join Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Sarah Cowling, for a socially distanced experience to capture the Spirit of Christmas. Discover if York really England's most Christmassy City? Where did Rudolph get his Red Nose from? Which Grinch tried to cancel Christmas? and Which famous author read his stories in York and made us a present of Boxing Day?

We will hear tales of Christmas Past, from the bacchanalian celebrations of Roman Britain to the Midwinter Feasts of the Vikings. They have all left their mark on our festivities today
Come and get into the spirit of things in Britain's original Christmas City - we might even find some takeaway mulled wine!

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  • Guided Walking Tour from Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide

    Meeting Location

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    4 Minster Yard
    York YO1 7JB, UK

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    Parliament Street
    York YO1, UK

    The heart of the Christmas Market

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    York Minster (pass by)

    Did the first Christmas Festival take place here in 521AD? What is on the Altar at York Minster? Shelter in the shadow of this magnificent Gothic Minster and marvel at the Christmas Festivals this part of York has seen over the last 1500 Years.
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    York Theatre Royal (pass by)

    We pass by the Theatre Royal as we venture to another historical cultural venue and find out the significance of a Victorian Author who created Christmas as we know it.
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    York Mansion House (pass by)

    York - The Chocolate City. Christmas wouldn't be complete without this festive York-born treat!
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    Stonegate (pass by)

    Enjoy the wonderful lights and hear stories of medieval Christmas and the shopping of Christmas past.
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    The Roman Bath (pass by)

    What happened at Saturnalia, the Roman December festival? What did we take from it for our celebrations today.
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    Shambles Market (pass by)

    Should we really kiss under the mistletoe? and why would you eat fruitcake with cheese?
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    Parish of All Saints' Pavement (pass by)

    The Viking Mid-Winter Solstice is explored - what did we take from it for our traditional Christmas.
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-286798P1

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