WELCOME BACK!

AVG Tours recommenced on 17th May.
To ensure the safety of our guests and our guides, tours will be limited to 10 guests per guide.

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York’s Original & Most Popular

Free Walking Tour

Safety Update Guided Tour Route

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.

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Tour Update

COVID-19:
Please note that in line with Government guidelines a maximum of 10 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

Advance Bookings Only

Tour Start Point

All our tours depart from outside York City Art Gallery in Exhibition Square.

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Meet your guide by the William Etty statue, look out for our Tour Times ‘A’ Board starting point which is near the entrance to Kings Manor.. View Map Contact Us

Our standard tours are absolutely FREE and, unlike some other advertised tours, there’s really no need for a tip at the end!

A few of our Tour Highlights

600,000+ Visitors

have experienced our tours

70 Years

of touring the City of York

100+ Nationalities

have participated in our tours

80+ Trained Guides

leading our tours 364 days a year

Some of our most Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book?

During Covid-19 restrictions tours must be booked in advance at this link Book Online. Once you have your ticket please turn up at the meeting point at Exhibition Square at least 5 minutes before the designated start time.

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Where does the tour start?

All tours depart from outside York City Art Gallery in Exhibition Square.

Simply meet your guide by our ‘tour times’ board next to the William Etty statue and the fountains outside the Art Gallery.

Don’t forget your face mask.

Where does the tour end?

The final part of the tour takes us to York’s oldest street, the Shambles. (During Covid-19 restrictions the end point will vary depending on circumstances on the day, your guide will advise).

How much does a standard tour cost?

The tours are FREE and entirely without charge, the volunteer’s reward is showing the beauty of the City to as many people as possible.

Some of our most recent feedback

Hi, I would like to say a big thanks to Ken who hosted a wonderful tour on Saturday 13th at 10.15. My wife and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Please pass this message on to him. Kind Regards

— Duncan McIntyre, 15th November 2021

I found the tour of a excellent standard. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and was willing to have free conversation about the history. I would definitely recommend the tour.

— Ken Williams, 18th November 2021

Thanks to Wendy for a fascinating, informative tour of York this morning. Would happily to it again, just so much history to see. Hopefully the University will open up King’s Manor again soon.

— Des Macdonald, 9th November 2021