Explore Roman York, at your own pace with your own personal tour guide! This is a new private bespoke tour run by York Walls Tours - with over 100 5 star reviews for our other tours on Trip Advisor! Your private guide will take you on a informative and entertaining trip around York, discovering its fascinating Roman past, where for over 300 years the most dangerous province in the entire Roman Empire was governed from. Learn about the emperors who visited (and died here!), discover lost sites missed by tourists and explore the extraordinary history of this most iconic of Roman Cities, from Dark age battles to lost legions, crazed emperors to gladiator cemetaries, the private Roman tour of York has it all!
What Makes This Tour Special
This private tour offers personalized pacing with an expert guide knowledgeable about lesser-known Roman sites in York, including areas not accessible to general tourists. The guide provides detailed narratives about Roman military life, emperors who visited, and archaeological discoveries.
Private, bespoke tour tailored to individual interests and pace.
Access to lesser-known Roman sites and archaeological insights.
Guides with extensive local expertise and over 100 five-star reviews.
Focus on detailed historical narratives including Dark Age battles and gladiator cemeteries.
Opportunity to learn about Roman York beyond common tourist information.
Historical Background
York, originally known as Eboracum, was founded by the Romans in 71 AD as a military fortress. It served as the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior for over three centuries and played a strategic role in controlling northern Britain and defending against northern tribes.
Is This Tour Worth It?
This city tours activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 15 reviews, running 1h 30m from $82 per group.
Best For
FamiliesPrivate groups
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users
Pros
+Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
+Booked through Viator
Cons
-Cancellation policy not specified
-Requires moderate - the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces along the city walls and archaeological sites over 2-3 hours. fitness level
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The real beauty of this tour is the efficient use it makes of your holiday/vacation time. On first inspection, it may appear quicker to take the train. While the train is a great option for some, by the time you have caught a taxi, hauled your luggage to the correct platform at the station, and done the same again at the other end, you have spent nearly a full day travelling, missing out on historic sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Bamburgh Castle, the wild Scottish border country or the other wonderful sites and landscapes we travel through along the way.
Step into the world of the Brontës on this very small-group day tour from York. Greg, your friendly and enthusiastic guide, will take you through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside to Brontë country. The first stop is at the location of Thorpe Green Hall where Anne was a Governess, then after a short comfort break we continue to Saltaire and the historic Salt Mills. Greg then takes us to attend the Brontë birthplace (entrance included) where Greg offers a personal and engaging tour at the family home where the famous siblings grew up. We then travel to Haworth, here enjoy two free hours to wander the cobbled streets, browse charming shops, enjoy a coffee, and visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum. The day concludes with a trip up Penistone Hill with sweeping views toward Top Withens. Entrance fees to the Brontë birthplace and Parsonage Museum are included, making for an engaging & memorable day. Gregs style is both informal but highly informative into the lives of these famous Sisters.
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