Highlights
Blaze a trail and join our York Fire Walk, as we light the fuse of the city's fiery history. In the company of our expert guides, Dr Simon Rogerson and Dr Liam Herringshaw, you'll meet a far-sighted volcano-chaser, the Frenchman who saved York from burning to the ground, and discover how York Minster popped up in the Land of Fire. Oh yes, and there's a chap called Guy Fawkes. On the York Fire Walk, there are bound to be fireworks! We are also happy to offer the York Fire Walk as a private tour. Please email to make a private booking enquiry.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- We start the York Fire Walk outside the Yorkshire Museum, in York Museum Gardens.
Return Details
- We finish our York Fire Walk in the Coppergate Shopping Centre, close to the entrance to Jorvik.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Museum Gardens
Museum Street, York
In York's historic Museum Gardens, we'll learn where to cremate a Roman emperor, and how (not) to fight The Battle of the Bowling Green.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: York Art Gallery
Exhibition Square, York
In Exhibition Square, outside York Art Gallery, we'll discuss slag, soldiers, and fiery artwork, before heading through Bootham Bar towards York Minster.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Michael le Belfrey Church
High Petergate, York
Outside St Michael le Belfrey Church we will tell how a group of York schoolboys became embroiled in the Gunpowder Plot...
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: York Minster
Minster Yard, Deangate, York
In Minster Yard, near the South entrance, we'll paint a picture of the fires that have engulfed York Minster over the years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stonegate
York
At 23 Stonegate, we'll tell the explosive life story of one of York's most important scientists.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: City Screen Picturehouse York
13-17 Coney Street, , York
Outside the City Screen, by the ruins of St Martin's Church, we'll tell the story of the Frenchman who helped save York from burning to the ground.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Roman Bath
9 St. Sampsons Square, , York
In St Sampson's Square, we'll learn how to keep a Roman legion warm and happy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Coppergate Shopping Center
12 Coppergate Walk, York
On Coppergate, we'll discuss the fires of Viking industry, and how they were revealed by the remarkable Jorvik dig.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- An on-foot tour of York led by an expert guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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