York Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Alice was absolutely brilliant — warm, engaging, witty and genuinely funny. What really stood out was how personal the whole experience felt. She even remembered everyone’s names which was such a lovely touch and made us feel like more than just a group of tourists. Must do experience whilst in York.

We do a walking tour every time we visit a city (3/4 times a year) this is one of the best tours. The tour guide was fantastic, theatrical, and interesting. The storytelling was outstanding. The tour itself was organised, well structured and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough

Pretty good experience. All the actors were superb!

We went for a tour with Violet - she was so funny and informative, would definitely recommend to anyone visiting York!

Great guide not headphones loved it. The pick up location I struggled to find at first.

Very enjoyable trip. Fantastic scenery. Varied itinerary. I enjoyed the churches from small to large. Obviously a great draw for All creatures fans. Appreciated hotel pick up and return. V comfortable vehicle. Happy day.

Absolutely loved this experience. The guide was knowledgeable, professional and fun. Bob was great too. The bus was atmospheric and perfect venue. Would totally recommend

What a fantastic wizard walk, we had a ball. It was perfect for our 8 year old, he absolutely loved it, as did we. Fun, interactive magic for the small wizards, jokes for the adults. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing trip our captain Andy was fantastic couldn’t wish for a better person

I bought the 3-day ticket for April 2026 and feel I got my money's worth. There were a few attractions that I wasn't able to get to as I was using public transport but the attractions I went to were quite good. As it was the Easter weekend, I wasn't able to get into York Minster on the day I planned due to religious services but that was fine.I got some help from the tourist information office staff regarding the app and the ticket which helped. Overall, I would get the ticket again if I planned another trip to York as there is still plenty for me to see.

This was a very enjoyable hour cruise. The dock is conveniently located in the downtown area, the staff was nice, and information given during the cruise about the history of York was great. I highly recommend sitting in the top back.

Our day with Greg was the perfect combination of adventure, history, beautiful little villages, and the feeling that we’d simply been invited along by a very knowledgeable friend to show us around his favorite corner of England.Greg took our small group through several charming villages, sharing stories and fascinating bits of local history along the way. He clearly knows an incredible amount about the area, but what made the tour so special was that it never felt like a lecture or a scripted tour. With such a small group, it felt more like Greg was proudly showing off his hometown to friends who had come to visit.Then came the steam train to Whitby — because apparently a regular train simply wasn’t dramatic enough. 😂🚂 It was such a fun part of the day, and having Greg meet us on the other end to direct us around Whitby made everything wonderfully easy.And then there was the lemon top recommendation. 🍋🍦 Greg, you were absolutely right. That ice cream was perfect. I may never again be able to visit Whitby without needing one.We finished the day with a stop at Trenchers for fish and chips, which felt like the only acceptable way to conclude such a thoroughly British adventure. Crispy fish, chips, and a very happy couple.Greg was knowledgeable, personable, funny, and genuinely enjoyable to spend the day with. He didn’t just show us the sights — he gave us a glimpse into the places he clearly loves.Highly recommend Greg if you want to see this beautiful part of Yorkshire with someone who knows it inside and out — and who apparently has excellent ice cream instincts. 🍋🍦Thanks for a fantastic day, Greg! We had an absolute blast.

Violet was an excellent host. Very knowledgeable and funny.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Really enjoyed our trip with City Cruises York. Andy was a great skipper — really friendly and his commentary was excellent, informative and entertaining.I’m a former City Cruises skipper myself, having worked for City Cruises London on the Thames, so I really enjoyed listening to Andy’s commentary. It brought back some great memories of my own time on the river.He was also brilliant with my 6-year-old son. He took the time to let him sit in the wheelhouse for a photo and even got him involved in the commentary, which absolutely made his day.The rest of the team were really friendly and professional too. All in all, a really enjoyable trip and a great experience. Thanks to Andy and the team!

Slightly misleading information re meeting point 23 Shambles should be removed. Having said that the guide phoned us and put us right. Lou, our guide was very informative and very interesting to listen too. One very minor criticism is that Lou walked at quite a fast pace and some members of our party found it hard to keep up. We would definitely recommend this activity. Thank you Lou

Absolutely fantastic experience! I genuinely had the best time on this tour, it was funny, informative and spooky all rolled into one. John Doe and bob were a great duo and interacted so smoothly and seamlessly making it a memorable experience. It was such a great mix of overly dramatic and cheesy comedy without being too much. I’m so glad we booked it, it was definitely valuable for money.