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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We will be in York on Monday April 13, 2020. Do you have any available tours? Thank you!!
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Hello. I’m one of the Volunteer Tour Guides. Tours start at 10:15 and then 1:15. Open every day except Christmas Day. No need to book just turn up at the ‘A’ Board sign in Exhibition …
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Hello. I’m one of the Volunteer Tour Guides. Tours start at 10:15 and then 1:15. Open every day except Christmas Day. No need to book just turn up at the ‘A’ Board sign in Exhibition Square in front of the Art Gallery.
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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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In summer they do a 6:30pm tour which was the one we went on. This is in addition to the 10am tour.
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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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