York England Guide Book

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The Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York (AVG) is the oldest and most popular free walking tours in the City.

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Mar 30, 2025
Our guide, Richard, gave an insightful overview of York's history. This free 2hr tour is really worth it when you come to York, highly recommended!Full review by rosiexd17
Mar 28, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour and our guide Richard was entertaining and educational at once. Two hours flew passed. We could have spent all day listening to him. Would highly recommend thi…Full review by joa621
Mar 27, 2025
Neil was our guide who was very knowledgeable. Was amazing that tour was free and no tips accepted. Generous of time. Tour was 2 hours. So much to see in York and was a good overview of the key sight…Full review by cathy s

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Seems to be working OK. Search- association of voluntary guides to the city of york
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We will be in York on Monday April 13, 2020. Do you have any available tours? Thank you!!
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Hi, I’m sorry but it’s not me that offers the walking tour. You might want to check York Tourist Office or wait until you arrive. They tend to take anyone who turns up as there doesn’t …
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Hi, I’m sorry but it’s not me that offers the walking tour. You might want to check York Tourist Office or wait until you arrive. They tend to take anyone who turns up as there doesn’t appear to be any restriction on numbers.
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Location and time of this Free tour in York, please. Joseph
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Sorry for the delayed response. The tour departed from opposite York Minster from what I understand to be Exhibition Square. The times are displayed outside and left at approx 10am …
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Sorry for the delayed response. The tour departed from opposite York Minster from what I understand to be Exhibition Square. The times are displayed outside and left at approx 10am on the day we did it.
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Hi, we will be in York on Sunday 11th of august and Monday 12th...could you give me the times for the tours please? thanks!
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I know the morning one started at 10 am which is a good time before everywhere gets busy. Enjoy your visit.
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Tour numbers are limited per guide, so we recommend that tours be booked in advance at this link Book Online. Once you have your ticket (there’s no...
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