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See York from a whole new angle with our themed walking tours
We’re working with local experts who know this historic city inside out to bring you all-new, immersive walking tours that fit inside your pocket!
Whether you are visiting York for the weekend or are a resident of our beautiful city, our new CitySightseeing app now includes some incredible walking tours that show off York from a whole new angle.
CitySightseeing at your own pace
After exploring York from one of our open-top tour buses, why not take your adventure to the streets and footpaths of this historic city with a free, curated walking guide?
Simply pop in your headphones, click on the walking tour you want to enjoy, and set off at your own pace to discover rich history, hidden gems, and secret corners.
We’re always working on adding new walking tours, with four available on launch:
TV and Movies – Locations from York Railway Station to York Minster, famous from the small and silver screens
Punishment and Crime – Focusing on the worst reprimands from the 18th and 19th centuries
TV and Movies 2 – Locations from York Minster to The Shambles, famous from the small and silver screens
Roman York – Spots from York Minster to the Bath Museum that were built or heavily influenced by the Romans
These walking tours can be up to 90 minutes in recommended length, with eight points of interest scattered along the route – you can see it all through the app, and its automatic map generator.
Download the free York CitySightseeing app and click “Walking” on the navigation bar – it’s that simple!



