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York: Visit York Pass with 35+ Attractions & Hop-On Hop-Off
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City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
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Ghost Bus Tour of York
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Hooting Owl Distillery York - Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting
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York Audio Tour: Bishophill Echoes-Minsters, Markets & Mysteries
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Travel Curious - Private Walking Tour of York
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York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience
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York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
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York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
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York: Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate
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York: Gin Tasting Experience at York Distillery
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York: Villainous History & Rum Tasting Experience
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Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around York with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
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York: Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Live Commentary
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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York
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Day Tour from York, UK: North York Moors National Park + Whitby Town
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Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York
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Whitby & The North York Moors: Day Trip from York
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From Manchester: Derbyshire and Peak District Day Trip
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随风入梦喵26 February 2026
5.0
Well worth a visit. The exterior features a newly built sculpture of Queen Elizabeth, while the interior boasts a distinctive collection of sculptures of past British monarchs. Admission is free for those under 17, and guided tours are available at set times. The stained-glass windows are beautiful. After your visit, you can stroll along the ancient city walls, which are both historically poignant and interwoven with the daily lives of local residents – a truly unique experience.

York Minster

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도저언25 May 2023
5.0
I heard that Shambles Street is a good place to visit, and when I actually went there, there were a lot of shops to visit, so it was nice! I heard that it is famous for its ghost shops, but there was a long line in front, so I couldn't go in.

Shambles

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Meimei Ni27 December 2022
5.0
York Dungeon was the last place on our one-day tour of York. It was similar to an immersive escape room with NPCs. The actors in it performed very hard and interacted with you. They made all kinds of eye contact and the scene design was realistic. In short, it was a good experience.

The York Dungeon

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suifeng201913 April 2020
4.0
The ruins of the monastery stand alone on the cliff. When Bram Stoker saw it, it must have been in such a dilapidated state, gazing at the northern coastline. The towering columns and famous rib arches are majestic and profound, silently telling us what happened in the past.

Whitby Abbey

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Elbik10 January 2025
5.0
My first time visiting this tower ,all the staff was extremely friendly and helpful .We really enjoyed visiting this beautiful piece of history and we adore york. Was so happy to know it is english heritage so everytime we go somewhere we try and make use out of our membership.Was a wonderful structure been made for the stairs nice and strong. We enjoyed the roof top being able to have a clear 360 view was magnificent well worth all the climbing up both stairs .

Clifford’s Tower

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Chloe Yuen18 May 2023
5.0
There is a round arched entrance at the city gate that says York Wall 🏰 Entrance, there is no charge. The city wall is centered on York Cathedral ⛪️, we spent about 1 hour around the city wall, and after going up to the end to walk back down, requires a little physical strength 💪🏻, if there are young children with you have to think Clear. The road along the city wall is slightly narrow. If you are facing someone, you have to give way before you can continue🥲. But the view from the city wall is beautiful✨, looking inside is more beautiful like a fairy tale🌷. The walls of York, which have existed since Roman times, are still quite intact.

York City Walls

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大头happy22 January 2021
5.0
The memory of Jinan's old railway station is in the Jiaoji Railway Museum, but few people know about it. The museum is really worth a visit. There are many real objects after the old railway station was demolished on the top floor.

National Railway Museum York

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E19***2327 July 2025
5.0
The chocolate making process is very good and worth a visit

York's Chocolate Story

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RebekkaGladwin8711 May 2025
5.0
top day , top attraction we loved it , even has quite room for overwhelmed children etc it's fab ,staff fab 👌

York Castle Museum

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_TI***8z8 January 2024
4.0
A must-visit when visiting York. The Time Warp ride takes you back to the early days of a Viking settlement where you can smell the food, hear the talking and the singing and feel the vibes.

JORVIK Viking Centre

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Don't miss these attractions in York: York Minster, Shambles, and The York Dungeon. If you like Culture & history, try York: Visit York Pass with 35+ Attractions & Hop-On Hop-Off. If you enjoy Food & drink, try York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience.

You can give York: Introduction to Chocolate Making Experience and York round-trip: Leeds Market Victoria Arcade food and shopping 1-day tour [Chinese/English private charter] a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around York with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems, [Chinese/English 12h private charter] York round-trip + Bicester shopping village [exclusive shopping tour], and Round-trip from Manchester + York Minster + Harry Potter fun tour (Chinese/English private charter optional). Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 4 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in York is around USD 19.76 – USD 590.22. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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