Photos: King of Hearts, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: King of Hearts, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
York's snickelways, narrow lanes explained
Your local guide
Poppy Ainsworth
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Highlights
- Lanes most visitors never find
- How the local name came about
- A courtyard off the beaten track
- Streets that connect without crowds
- A quieter side of the old city
About this tour
This call walks a couple of York's snickelways, the narrow lanes that connect the city's main streets, ending at a small courtyard most visitors never find on their own. You see how the network links parts of the old city that look separate from the main roads. I explain how the local name for these lanes came about.
We start with a sound check at the lane's entrance, then move through to the courtyard, taking questions as new details come into view. I send a short list of what we saw afterwards.
It suits anyone who prefers quieter streets away from the main routes. It also works well as a follow-up to a Shambles call.
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 5 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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Narrow connecting lane 15 min
You see one of the city's narrow snickelways connecting two main streets, and I explain how the name itself came into local use.
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Courtyard opening 15 min
The camera moves into a small courtyard the lane opens onto, and I point out details on the surrounding buildings most people walk straight past.
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Your questions 7 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 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Yorkshire tea and Shambles Quarter, 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 9 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 Narrow connecting lane and Courtyard opening 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 through a couple of connecting lanes, moving between the city's main streets.
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.
Reviews
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Highlight of our trip
Perfect pace, great recommendations for food afterwards.
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