Photos: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 King of Hearts, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 King of Hearts, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
York's City Walls, a walk on the ramparts
Your local guide
Alice Thorne
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Highlights
- A rare complete mediaeval wall circuit
- What a city bar actually controlled
- The Minster seen from the ramparts
- Views that change with the seasons
- History walked, not just read about
About this tour
This call walks a stretch of York's City Walls, one of the most complete mediaeval circuits in England, from a rampart walkway to one of the old gates. You see a view over the Minster from the highest point on this stretch. I explain how the walls were used to control who entered the city.
We start with a sound check on the ramparts, then walk stop by stop toward the gate and viewpoint, taking questions along the way. I send a short list of what we covered once we finish.
It suits anyone interested in mediaeval fortifications or simply wanting a good view of the city. It also works well as a first call before others further inside the walls.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 6 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of York before heading out.
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Rampart walkway 17 min
You see the mediaeval walls that can be walked almost all the way around the old city, and I explain roughly how much of the original circuit still survives.
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Bootham Bar 17 min
The camera turns to one of the old gates controlling entry into the city, and I explain what the word bar actually means in this context.
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View over the Minster 17 min
You see the Minster's towers rising above the rooftops from the wall's highest point, and I point out how the view changes with the seasons.
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Your questions 11 min
Time to ask anything about York: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Afternoon tea and Micklegate, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in London time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through York, showing you Rampart walkway and Bootham Bar live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- I run this live from the ramparts, moving along the walls between two of the old bars.
Times shown in London time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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