York Minster Guided Tour with Entry
At a Glance
Type
Heritage & Museum
Duration
1h 15m
Rating
4.7/5 (3)
Price
From €44/person
Fitness
Moderate - The tour invol...
Tour Details
Start by meeting your guide just outside York Minster. From there, you’ll enjoy a tour of the cathedral’s exterior. Hear stories about the Gothic architecture, the Minster gardens and see the new statue of Queen Elizabeth II. Then step inside York Minster with your guide and journey through 1400 years of English history.
Take a snap of the famous Five Sisters window – dedicated to women who died in WWI. Explore the world-class cathedral and uncover the Chapter House, Undercroft Museum and much more.
What Makes This Tour Special
The guided tour includes a detailed walk around the exterior Gothic features and the newly installed statue of Queen Elizabeth II. Inside, visitors see the Five Sisters window, the Chapter House with its medieval carvings, and the Undercroft Museum displaying archaeological finds, all with commentary from an expert guide.
- Expert guide-led exploration of both exterior and interior architectural elements.
- Access to the Undercroft Museum with original Roman and medieval artifacts.
- Detailed storytelling about the symbolism in stained glass and stone carvings.
- Opportunity to photograph the Five Sisters window up close.
- Insight into recent conservation efforts and the story behind the new Queen Elizabeth II statue.
Historical Background
York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, with construction spanning from the 12th to the 15th century. It has been a central site for Christian worship and ecclesiastical authority in northern England for over 1400 years, built on the site of earlier churches dating back to the Roman period.
Is This Tour Worth It?
This heritage & museum activity is highly rated at 4.7/5 across 3 reviews, running 1h 15m from €44 per person.
Best For
Families
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users
Pros
- +Outstanding rating: 4.7/5
- +Booked through Viator
Cons
- -Cancellation policy not specified
- -Requires moderate - the tour involves walking on uneven stone floors and climbing some stairs inside the cathedral. visitors should be able to stand and walk for about 90 minutes. fitness level
- -Inclusions not listed