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Explore Barley Hall: Premier York Historical Tours

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Barley Hall in York. Discover an extraordinary collection of historical tours and guided walking experiences that bring local history to life. Whether you are exploring the stunning cultural landmarks or enjoying an eco-friendly adventure, our curated York attractions offer something truly exceptional for every traveler. From informative historical walks to breathtaking views, embark on a journey through York's most prestigious sites. Book your unforgettable Barley Hall experience today and create memories that last a lifetime.

4.93/5 avg ratingTours from $23.619 unique experiencesInstant booking available

At a glance

Rating

Rating

4.93★ average

Based on 652 pooled reviews with ~93% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$61–$104 typical

Median price is $96, with a full range of $24–$229

Tour Type

Tour Type

100% Walking Tours

All options are guided tours, 56% are group tours

Tour Length

Tour Length

2.5 hours median

Typical duration ranges from 1.4 hours to 1 day

Key Features

Key Features

Private & Eco-friendly

44% are private tours and 78% are tagged eco-friendly

Booking Info

Booking Info

Instant confirmation

89% of options offer free cancellation

16 Products

York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

1.3 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.83 (464 reviews)
93.37%
6.63%
funamazingfunny
Viator
$23
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York Witches and History Walking Tour
Summary

Step into the Shadows of York... Prepare for a walking tour like no other! An immersive, educational journey through history. Dare to indulge in something different as you explore York’s dimly lit streets and eerie snickelways, where echoes of the past still linger... Led by a charismatic witch gu...

Inclusions
  • A fully guided walking tour of York's medieval streets and hidden alleyways
  • Professional character guide delivering immersive storytelling
Itinerary
  • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
  • St. Crux Parish Hall
  • Shambles
  • Kings Square
  • High Petergate
  • York Minster
  • St. Michael le Belfrey Church
  • Stonegate
  • Shambles Market
  • Barley Hall
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The Original Uncomfortable York™ Tour

The Original Uncomfortable York™ Tour

1.5 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (16 reviews)
98.25%
1.75%
excellent guidefascinatinggreat
Viator
$25
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The Original Uncomfortable York™ Tour
Summary

Join us on an insightful walking tour of York, highlighting untold histories and diverse stories. On the Uncomfortable York™ tour, you will go beyond the conventional stories of the city, hearing about the impact of women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ individuals from York's past. This tour inv...

Inclusions
  • Uncomfortable York Guide
Exclusions
  • Tour does not go into any buildings or attractions.
Itinerary
  • York Minster
  • Barley Hall
  • Kings Square
  • Pavement
  • Friargate Quaker Meeting House
  • Tower Gardens
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

York Walls Private Walking Tour

York Walls Private Walking Tour

3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.77 (152 reviews)
90.82%
9.18%
excellentgreat viewshistory
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$106
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York Walls Private Walking Tour
Summary

Your own personalized tour guide, taking you on a spectacular trip round the world famous city walls! You are provided a unique guided tour experience - you will be picked up at your hotel, or in town at a place of your choosing, at a time to suit you. You will be taken around the walls, no big grou...

Inclusions
  • Tour escort/host
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
Itinerary
  • York City Walls
  • Multangular Tower
  • St. Mary's Abbey
  • King's Manor
  • Bootham Bar
  • York City Walls
  • Treasurer's House
  • Barley Hall
  • Shambles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • Clifford's Tower
  • York Castle Museum
  • Micklegate Bar
  • Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar
Good to know
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking., Children must be accompanied by an adult/senior, A minimum of 2 adults/seniors per booking is required (single adult is available but at a surcharge at our discretion), Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions

York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions

3 daysFree cancellation
4.84 (38 reviews)
89.22%
10.78%
Great valuebrilliantFantastic
Viator
$98
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York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions
Summary

Ideal for travelers looking for the flexibility to determine their own itinerary, the Visit York Pass provides access to over 30 attractions, including York Minster, York Dungeons, York's Chocolate Story and more. Don’t worry about buying individual admission tickets; instead, use the convenient an...

Inclusions
  • 24 hrs City Sightseeing bus ticket including audio guide
  • 30+ listed attractions
  • City Cruise York ticket
Exclusions
  • public transportation
Itinerary
  • York Minster
  • Barley Hall
  • Clifford's Tower
  • Fairfax House
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • Merchant Adventurers' Hall
  • The Roman Bath
  • The York Army Museum
  • The York Dungeon
  • Beningbrough - National Trust
  • Yorkshire Air Museum
  • National Railway Museum
  • Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
  • The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
  • Castle Howard
  • DIG
  • Yorkshire Museum
  • York's Chocolate Story
  • The Hilt
  • York Castle Museum
  • York Cold War Bunker
  • Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
  • National Centre For Birds Of Prey
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway (nymr)
  • Goddards Garden
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers, Some attractions require pre-booking before visiting or may be temporarily closed. Details can be found on each attraction's website and on digital city pass, Child passes include children aged 5-16 years. Children under 5 don't need a pass. Most of the attractions in York are free for children under 5 years old and a number of York Attractions give free entry to children aged under 10 years. Please check individual attraction websites for full admission details
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

3 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.45 (121 reviews)
79.75%
20.25%
great wayeasy to followGreat tour
Viator
$12
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Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour
Summary

Are you looking for a way to see York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Walk the Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, and spot the story of Adam and Eve carved into York Minster’s Great West Door • Hear from pro...

Inclusions
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels tour
Exclusions
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Itinerary
  • York Minster
  • Shambles
  • Clifford's Tower
  • Multangular Tower
  • St. Mary's Abbey
  • Merchant Adventurers' Hall
  • Bootham Bar
  • Treasurer's House
  • Stonegate
  • Barley Hall
  • York Mansion House
  • Holy Trinity Church
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private York Christmas Walking Tour

Private York Christmas Walking Tour

2 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (7 reviews)
91.67%
8.33%
So much funabsolutely amazingbrilliant
Viator
$89
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Private York Christmas Walking Tour
Summary

Let your own private guide take you around the world famous city of York, which is at its most beautiful during the Christmas season. Your bespoke tour will include visiting some of the key sites of the city, in addition to a number of our hidden gems usually missed by tourists, with your well infor...

Inclusions
  • Private guide
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
Itinerary
  • York City Walls
  • York Minster
  • St. Mary's Abbey
  • Barley Hall
  • Shambles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • Clifford's Tower
  • York Castle Museum
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours

4.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-Friendly
4.17 (6 reviews)
85.71%
14.29%
Best audio tourDirections are so good
Viator
$17
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Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Summary

Visit some of York's best and lesser-known sights and meet the cast of characters who have helped shape the city, from an ancient Roman outpost to the exciting city of today. • Enjoy three walking tours around the city. One tracing the city wall, another examining its ancient history and the final ...

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
Itinerary
  • York
  • York Minster
  • Shambles
  • St. Mary's Abbey
  • Clifford's Tower
  • Merchant Adventurers' Hall
  • St. Leonards Hospital
  • Bootham Bar
  • York Theatre Royal
  • Micklegate Bar
  • York City Walls
  • Museum Gardens
  • Statue of Constantine the Great
  • Barley Hall
  • York Mansion House
  • The Red Tower
  • Walmgate Bar
  • Fishergate Bar
  • Fishergate Postern Tower
  • Baile Hill
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

York Full Tour in Spanish

York Full Tour in Spanish

3 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (7 reviews)
100%
0%
Completamente recomendableExcellentgrandísimo conocimiento
Viator
$62
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York Full Tour in Spanish
Summary

A great, unique and memorable Tour of the city of YORK, the most spectacular Medieval city in YORKSHIRE AND the North of England. Founded by the Romans in 71 AD, York was occupied by Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and invaded by the Normans! Its great Gothic Cathedral: the York Minster, the ruins of a Medie...

Inclusions
  • Walking tour of Medieval York, with access to the Defensive Wall. Professional Tourism Guide.
Exclusions
  • Tickets to Museums, Churches, attractions. It is a tour of the city of York, without tickets.
Itinerary
  • St. Mary's Abbey
  • Shambles
  • St. Helen's Square
  • York City Walls
  • Merchant Adventurers' Hall
  • Clifford's Tower
  • York Minster
  • St William's College
  • Multangular Tower
  • Barley Hall
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The city walls are NOT wheelchair accessible. When ascending the wall we spent about 25 minutes walking one sector., Medieval York City Centre: some streets and parks are uneven, it is a medieval city.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

York's Ultimate Step Free Private Tour

York's Ultimate Step Free Private Tour

2.8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
0
Viator
$302
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York's Ultimate Step Free Private Tour
Summary

Explore York with an award-winning, qualified historian guide! You'll travel back to the time of the romans, marvel at medieval fortifications and experience the Victorian boom that all helped contribute to making York the UK's "Second City." There's no better way to squeeze 2,000 years of history ...

Inclusions
  • An entertaining step-free tour by an expert local guide
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • Exhibition Square
  • Bootham Bar
  • York Minster
  • Treasurer's House
  • Monk Bar
  • St William's College
  • Statue of Constantine the Great
  • Stonegate
  • Barley Hall
  • Shambles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • Clifford's Tower
  • York Castle Museum
  • River Ouse
  • St. Leonards Hospital
  • Museum Gardens
  • St. Mary's Abbey
  • Hamlet Of St Marygate
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Original York Walks: Private Viking, Roman & History Experience

Original York Walks: Private Viking, Roman & History Experience

2 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (1 reviews)
Viator
$103
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Original York Walks: Private Viking, Roman & History Experience
Summary

Unearth 2,000 years of York’s history on the ultimate bespoke walking tour! From Roman roots to medieval majesty, you’ll discover the iconic Roman Column and the breathtaking York Minster. Stroll the historic City Walls, explore the serene Museum Gardens, and stand before the ancient Multangular To...

Inclusions
  • Expert Local Guide
Itinerary
  • The Roman Column
  • York Minster
  • York City Walls
  • Museum Gardens
  • Multangular Tower
  • York Mansion House
  • Barley Hall
  • Clifford's Tower
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Barley Hall.

York's Chocolate Story
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York's Chocolate Story

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York Minster
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York Minster

200 m away • from $5.99

The Shambles
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The Shambles

250 m away • from $5.99

Treasurer's House
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Treasurer's House

250 m away • from $5.87

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

If you are looking for a more intimate experience, private tours are a very popular choice here. Among the 15 options we compare across booking platforms, 67% are private tours, making them the most common format available.

Prices vary depending on the depth of the experience, but most tours fall within a range of $43–$228. You might find budget-friendly options starting as low as $15, while premium or full-day experiences can reach up to $369.

The feedback from visitors is exceptionally high. Across 782 pooled reviews from various booking platforms, the experiences hold an average rating of 4.81★. Reviewers frequently describe the tours as excellent, fantastic, and great fun, often highlighting the history and the views.

The duration of your visit depends on the specific activity you choose. Most options last between 1.5 and 5.5 hours, with a median duration of about 3 hours.

Flexibility is widely available when booking through the platforms we compare. 87% of the options offer free cancellation, which provides peace of mind for changing travel itineraries.

To accommodate international travellers, tours are offered in 4 languages: English, German, Spanish, and French.

Yes, there is a strong emphasis on sustainability among the listings. 80% of the tours we compare are tagged as eco-friendly.

York is very walkable. Most major sites are within walking distance, or you can use the local bus network for longer distances.

Booking online is highly recommended. It ensures entry during busy periods and often offers a slight discount on the ticket price.

Taking the train from King's Cross is the fastest option. The journey typically takes about two hours via LNER services.

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