Micklegate Bar is the most significant of York’s four main medieval gateway bars, historically serving as the principal entrance for monarchs arriving from the south. Dating from the 12th–14th centuries, this historic landmark features a 4-storey structure that formerly held a barbican, acted as a prison, and displayed severed heads of traitors.

Holy Trinity Micklegate is a Grade I listed Parish Church. It is the home of the Monks of Micklegate exhibition and uniquely in York it is the only monastic church still in use following the Dissolution of the monasteries in 1536 before which it was part of a much larger complex.

La maison du maire de la ville d'York.

Regarded by the Victorians as one of the most beautiful churches in the city, St Martin's was burnt out in World War II, in bombing known as the 'Baedeker raids' for targeting historic cities. Only the tower and the south aisle survived. After extensive rebuilding, the church was rehallowed as a chapel of peace and reconciliation, and a walled garden was created from the remaining shell.

Ruins of a medieval hospital founded after the Norman conquest, and largely destroyed under the orders of Henry VIII.

A beautiful building housing five galleries which showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.

Ces magnifiques jardins au bord de la rivière se trouvent là où se trouvait autrefois une ancienne abbaye et avant cela un fort romain.

The remains of a Roman Legionary fortress established by the Ninth Legion, "Hispana", in AD71-74.

The Multangular Tower in the Museum Gardens is the most significant and intact structure remaining from the Roman walls. It was constructed as part of a series of eight similar defensive towers and is almost 30 feet high and has 10 sides... hence its name!

Originally built in 1088, St. Mary’s Abbey is a beautiful historic ruin set in the peaceful Museum Gardens. The remains of the medieval abbey are impressive and give a glimpse of York’s rich past.

The Edible Wood is located in the York Museum Gardens and was planted in July 2015. The design of the Edible Wood is based on the principles of permaculture and forest gardening, exploring our relationship with food and the future of crop production. It features plants that have an edible component and are both attractive and useful – valuable qualities as home gardens become smaller and people search for multi-functional plants.

York Art Gallery’s collection of paintings spans more than 600 years and works range from 14th century Italian panels and 17th century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney.

Now an education facility, this beautiful complex used to be the residences of the Abbott.

At the entrance to an old Roman street, Bootham Bar is a wonderfully imposing old City Gate dating in part to the 11th Century.

Il y a 2 000 ans, vous vous trouviez sur la Via Principalis romaine. Aujourd'hui, Petergate est l'une des plus belles rues d'York et offre l'une des vues les plus célèbres de Grande-Bretagne.

Historic church in a 16th-century Tudor-Gothic building with a bell tower & Anglican services (Currently being restored).

Marvel at one of the greatest buildings in Europe. (If you want to go inside, please pick the special option)

Découvrez pourquoi il y a une statue à York en l'honneur de l'un des plus grands empereurs de l'Empire romain.

This is the only remaining column of 36 that was once part of a grand Roman hall.

Parfois considérée comme la plus belle rue de York, Stonegate est aussi agréable à regarder que son histoire l'est à écouter. L'un des personnages les plus célèbres qui y naquirent fut le tristement célèbre Guy Fawkes, dont nous commémorons encore aujourd'hui le 5 novembre, lorsqu'il tenta de faire exploser le Parlement.

Aside from being a very fine pub that we visit on our York Historical Pub Tour, this building was the birth place of the infamous traitor, Guy Fawkes.... Remember, remember the 5th of November!

When you see how hidden away this wonderful old 14th century townhouse is, you can understand why it pretty much lay forgotten until the 1980's.

Cette vieille église date en partie du XIIe siècle, mais son histoire remonte à nos jours. Elle n'est pas toujours ouverte, mais si elle l'est, on peut y entrer et la visiter.

Explorez le labyrinthe médiéval de ruelles et de rues pittoresques

Apprenez-en plus sur cette remarquable dame de l'époque Tudor qui, après une vie remarquable, a été martyrisée de manière terrible et est maintenant considérée comme une sainte.

Une rue dont le nom est presque plus long qu'il n'y paraît. Découvrez de quoi il s'agit !

Ce n'est qu'une des nombreuses vieilles rues romaines que nous emprunterons. Celle-ci a abrité des Vikings, un couvent, un marché aux bestiaux Tudor et bien d'autres choses encore. Aujourd'hui, il y a moins de vaches et beaucoup plus de jolies petites boutiques, de pubs et de restaurants.

Encore utilisée aujourd'hui, cette magnifique salle de guilde médiévale a près de 700 ans.

Profitez d'une promenade le long de la rivière Foss qui traverse le cœur de York avant de se jeter dans la grande rivière Ouse.

Learn about some of the horrific history at this famous old tower.

Between the historic Cliffords Tower and the museum is this particularly picturesque square.

Fishergate Postern Tower dates from 1505 and is a lovely little fortification on the city walls.

Visit the final resting place of the infamous and notorious Dick Turpin.

Said to be the finest Georgian townhouse in the whole country and now a wonderful museum house. If you don't want to walk on the City Walls, you might want to end the tour here.

Le berceau de l'histoire viking à York, et les Vikings ont joué un rôle crucial dans l'histoire de notre ville. Notre visite ne s'y rend généralement pas, mais si vous souhaitez y accéder, veuillez en informer votre guide ; cela ne posera aucun problème (billets non inclus).

Your chance to do what we've all done at one time or the other, walk on the City Walls from Bootham Bar to Micklegate Bar (Optional)