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Top 3 tours in York
Make your stay in York complete with these things to do
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With Joyanne
City Kickstart Tour: York
16 reviews
1.5 hours | City highlight tours | York
Welcome to York! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to York to start your city trip on the right foot.
Want to see the best of York? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real York!
Did you know that the York tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
"Joyanne fit us in at the last minute for a private tour. We wanted a bit of everything: history, culture, quirky sights and stories. Joyanne’s enthusiasm and knowledge gave us exactly what we were looking for. Very personalized tour; we highly recommend Joyanne. "
Lisa and BrianAbout local JoyanneYork, September 17, 2025
5.0
Excellent York Experience
"Our tour of York with Joyanne was excellent! She had a wealth of knowledge and insight about the city. I feel that we got an excellent overview of York in the 2 hours we had with her. I highly recommend a tour with Joyanne!"
"Gayle was great and gave us so many tips on what to see and what we could miss. Our favorite thing we ended up doing was based on her recommendation! Thanks Gayle!!"
"We enjoyed our \"Highlights & Hidden Gems of York\" tour with Sally very much. She is a very kind, knowledgeable and fun guide. Whenever you are in York, book a guided tour with Sally!"
"Sally’s excitement about her profession comes through in sharing her knowledge. She is a people person and it was evident in her personalized presentation and interaction with us. Our time with her was totally enjoyable!"
When you hit the road and land in a new city like York, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes York spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically York.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in York, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in York awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in York, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely York. Get ready to explore like a local!
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5.0
Great fun
"Sally is passionately knowledgeable about her city of York. Her enthusiasm and desire to share her city with others makes her tours extra enjoyable. The pork pie is also absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us."
Do not hesitate to book Sally - you will have a great time!
"We usually book Withlocals whenever we travel abroad. Due to travel restrictions we thought we would try the experience at home and it did not disappoint. We live near to York and visit many times over the year. We thought we knew most things about York - we didn't. We learnt so much from Sally. Her passion and enthusiasm for York is evident and her knowledge is incredible. All the interesting things we never noticed before and became fascinated by. We have never walked the walls and it was a beautiful way to see York from a different angle. You will learn a lot, be fascinated by York's history and be given great recommendations for shopping and restaurants/bars. There are many places we want to try now that we would never have found ourselves. Plus we had the tastiest pork pies ever! Thank you Sally xx"
"We thoroughly enjoyed the two hours long tour of York organised by Joyanne. She showed us the main historic landmarks in the town centre but also pointed to us lots of little details we would never have seen if we had been on our own. Joyanne has a wonderful knowledge of the town and thanks to her the visit was very entertaining and we learnt a lot! She ended the visit with a few treats which was a really lovely gesture. Our daughters really appreciated it! The whole tour went by in the blink of an eye. We would definitely recommend taking the time to tour York with Joyanne, you'll learn a lot in only two hours. Thank you Joyanne!"
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