Welcome
The Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York (AVG) offer daily free 2-hour walking tours to visitors from all over the world.
We have been offering complimentary guided tours around York since 1951. Our team of 80+ local expert guides take great pleasure in showcasing our beautiful city and we look forward to welcoming you on one of our regular daily tours.
Our tours are free; there is no need to offer a tip.
Tour Update
COVID-19:
Please note that in line with Government guidelines a maximum of 5 guests will be allowed with each tour guide.
Your guide will request that you conduct safe-distancing during the tour and face coverings will be required in certain locations.
We reserve the right to cancel the tour should circumstances, in the judgement of the guide on duty, be such that it is not safe to undertake it. We also reserve the right to refuse any individual who cannot or will not observe the safety precautions.
Download a full copy of our Guidelines and Policy for dealing with Covid-19 Safety
Tour Start Point
Tours are operating within Government Guidelines.
All our tours depart from outside York City Art Gallery in Exhibition Square.
ALL TOURS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED
Meet your guide by the William Etty statue, look out for our Tour Times board.