York’s Snickelways Story
ID: GYG680784-1120094
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Country: United Kingdom
Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 01:30 hours
Description
Join me for an enchanting walk through York’s ancient alleys, secret snickets, and lost lanes interlacing the city, and discover the meaning behind their names and hear their unique stories.
Get off the beaten path of the regular tourist trails and come join me for an exciting exploration of York’s snickelways. Discover the story of the city as told by its ancient alleys, secret snickets, charming courtyards, and long-lost lanes. This in-person event will take you on a journey through the paths of the city known only to locals, giving you a unique perspective on York’s rich cultural heritage and history. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to uncover the stories that lie around - and in - every corner in York!
Main Tour Highlights:
Bookbinder’s Alley, Starre Yard, Coffee Yard, Grape Lane, Swinegale & Patrick Pool, Finkle Street, Three Cranes Lane, Mad Alice Lane, Hornpot Lane, King’s Court, Shambles, Whip Dog Lane & Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, Black Horse Passage, Straker’s Passage, and Lady Peckett’s Yard.
Get off the beaten path of the regular tourist trails and come join me for an exciting exploration of York’s snickelways. Discover the story of the city as told by its ancient alleys, secret snickets, charming courtyards, and long-lost lanes. This in-person event will take you on a journey through the paths of the city known only to locals, giving you a unique perspective on York’s rich cultural heritage and history. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to uncover the stories that lie around - and in - every corner in York!
Main Tour Highlights:
Bookbinder’s Alley, Starre Yard, Coffee Yard, Grape Lane, Swinegale & Patrick Pool, Finkle Street, Three Cranes Lane, Mad Alice Lane, Hornpot Lane, King’s Court, Shambles, Whip Dog Lane & Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, Black Horse Passage, Straker’s Passage, and Lady Peckett’s Yard.
Highlights
- Only walking tour entirely dedicated to York’s snickelways
- Hear how the snickelways got their quirky names and what they might mean
- Learn the historical and cultural use of these passages and where they go
- Experience the city locals do by venturing through these hidden passages
- Instagrammable pics of the city’s urban side (tour started from my IG account)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Takes place in all weather so dress appropriately
Well behaved dogs are welcome
Suitable for all ages, though some parts deal with mature themes. Parental discretion advised.
Guests should have moderate physical level, and no serious medical conditions
Admission to attractions, venues, or other businesses are not included
On High Petergate, across from Guy Fawkes Inn in front of St Michael Le Belfrey church. Please do not meet inside pub or church. Your guide will be there, most likely in tweed with a neck tie.
Well behaved dogs are welcome
Suitable for all ages, though some parts deal with mature themes. Parental discretion advised.
Guests should have moderate physical level, and no serious medical conditions
Admission to attractions, venues, or other businesses are not included
On High Petergate, across from Guy Fawkes Inn in front of St Michael Le Belfrey church. Please do not meet inside pub or church. Your guide will be there, most likely in tweed with a neck tie.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.