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By Original York Walks
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 601 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

  • Walk the streets of the real Jorvik.
    In 866 AD, the Great Heathen Army captured York, transforming an Anglo-Saxon settlement into a thriving, international Viking capital. On this deeply researched walking tour, we navigate the historic alleys to uncover the incredible 200-year legacy of Norse rule.

    Forget the horned helmets and Hollywood tropes. Your expert guide will bring the authentic Viking Age to life, sharing the stories of fierce kings, master craftsmen, global traders, and everyday families who built a commercial empire in the north of England.

    If you want a genuine, gripping, and fact-checked exploration of York's Viking heritage, this is your journey.

Activity location

  • York Minster
    • Minster Yard, Deangate
    • YO1 7HH, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Roman column in Minster Yard
    • 11 Minster Yard
    • YO1 7HH, York, England, United Kingdom

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The Original Viking Walk

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
RM 601.40 x 1 AdultRM 601.40
Total
Price is RM 601.40

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expert Local Guide
  • Exclusions
    Private transportation
  • Exclusions
    Entry to indoor paid attractions not included

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

York Minster

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Meeting Point, Minster Yard & The Viking Legacy: Gather outside the iconic cathedral precinct where the Great Heathen Army captured Roman Eboracum in 866 AD. Discover how Norse invaders transformed an imperial stronghold into Jórvík, and hear the story of Ulf—the Viking nobleman whose legendary gift granted the land where York Minster stands today.

Lady Row

  • 30m
Fortifications, The Summer Army & Norse Streetscapes: Examine the ancient city ramparts adapted by Viking occupiers to secure their new capital. Discover how the arrival of the Great Summer Army shifted military invasion into permanent Scandinavian settlement, and learn to decode authentic Old Norse street names like Goodramgate and Ogleforth embedded in York's modern map.

Kings Square

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Royal Quarter, Viking Legends & The Meat Market: Gather in the ancient royal precinct of the Viking kings—the site of the Northumbrian royal court. Hear the dark legends of Ragnar Lothbrok's pit of snakes, the terrible vengeance meted out to King Ælla, and the saga of Eric Bloodaxe and Egil Skallagrimsson. Then, trace the ancient butcher stalls of the historic meat market to discover daily trade and life in Jórvík.

Clifford's Tower

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The End of Jorvik & The Norman Invasion: Finish near the historic waterfront where Viking fleets moored along the River Ouse. Hear the dramatic climax of Norse rule in 1066—from the arrival of Harald Hardrada's invasion force to the bloody battle at Stamford Bridge that brought the Viking era to an end.

Location

Activity location

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    York Minster
    • Minster Yard, Deangate
    • YO1 7HH, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Roman column in Minster Yard
    • 11 Minster Yard
    • YO1 7HH, York, England, United Kingdom

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