Embark on a captivating tour of York’s iconic figures, exploring the history of saints and sinners who shaped the city. Uncover their stories and traces in this engaging walk with art historian Irene.
- Micklegate Bar - We will meet in front of Micklegate Bar, inside the city walls. There we will talk about the first of our “sinners”: the most infamous king in English history… Was he a monster, or a hero? A murderer, or a pious man who did his duty?
- Expert guide with a Master’s in Archaeology & Heritage
IMPORTANT NOTE: This tour is offered in ONE LANGUAGE ONLY. Please make sure you BOOK THE CORRECT LANGUAGE on the day that it is available.
The Saints and Sinners Tour explores York’s history through the perspectives of those who influenced it.
Meet the King, the Bishop, the Highwayman, the Chocolatier, the Martyr, the Terrorist, the Emperor, and the Artist.
Do you know their names? What do you know about their lives? Where can you find their traces in the city? Were they saints… Or sinners..?
I am your guide: Irene, an art historian born in Madrid and living in York for the last seven years.
Join me on a captivating walk around York to uncover all this and more!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.