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York on a Fork Food Tour

48 Reviews 4.92 out of 5 stars Based on 48 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers | York, England

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Overview

This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide you with generous examples of their fabulous food & drink. You'll get to enjoy Yorkshire Cheeses, Fish & Chips, Tacos, Chocolate and Pintxos with Sherry before choosing a sweet or savoury finale with a well earned Yorkshire ale!

While walking between the venues you'll hear a bit about the history of York and pass by several of the cities major attractions such as York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the City Walls.

Your guide is a York based food writer who knows the city and its hospitality scene intimately. He's been featured in the Lonely Planet guide, is a coordinating judge for the Guild of Fine Food and helps run York Food & Drink Festival....You can recognise him by the cutlery tattoos!

What's Included

  • Snacks Generous samples at 6 stops including 2 alcohol samples (alternatives available)

    Meeting Location

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    Exhibition Square
    York, UK

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    End point

    Walmgate
    York, UK

    The tour will finish in Walmgate Ale House.

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    William Etty Fountain & Statue (pass by)

    Meet in front of York Art Gallery and hear about the contribution made to Yorks history by William Etty
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    Gillygate

    Your first stop will be to sample Yorkshire Cheeses on Gillygate
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bootham Bar (pass by)

    Pass through York City Walls on your way to explore more food and drink in York
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    York City Walls (pass by)

    Participants will see the historic York City Walls
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    York Minster (pass by)

    Pass by the iconic York Minster
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    Low Petergate

    Enjoy fish & chips in a family run business
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Shambles Market

    After hearing about The Shambles and its historic status as home to many butchers, enjoy a choice of Tacos from the buzzing Shambles Market
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Castlegate

    Visit a chocolate factory within the city walls and sample their products
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Clifford's Tower (pass by)

    Clifford's Tower is the remains of York Castle
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    Fossgate

    Appreciate the views back toward York Minster before enjoying Sherry & Pintxos at your penultimate stop
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Walmgate

    Finish the tour with a final stop with food & drink in a 17th Century building on Walmgate
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Please make me aware of any allergies or dietary requirements at time of booking.
    • 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 York on a Fork Food Tour?

    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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Activity code: C-420712P1

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