York's Hidden History

"I hadn't expected to learn so much about my own city but it was packed with fascinating history that I had no idea about." 

Uncover the secrets of York

We are York's Hidden History, tour guides uncovering the secrets of the city's streets. From Romans and Vikings to the magnificent medieval buildings, the stars of our shows are the people and places who have made York what it is over the last two thousand years.

Where we take greatest pleasure is in going beyond the obvious landmarks and exploring the ancient, natural, scientific and hidden histories of the city. From our Welcome to York tours aimed at those newly arrived to our signature Elemental Tours aiming to go a little deeper to our private walks tailored around your own interests, we can show you a version of York that few people get to experience.  

York's Hidden History Walks

Welcome To York

If you are new to York or simply want to find out more then York's Hidden History can tell some tales that make this wonderful city of ours come alive. There are even two distinct ways you could get to know the place, both begin in Museum Gardens and end at Clifford's Tower but between those points diverge into unique stories. Either take the River Route that meanders down The Ouse and takes in all things watery or head inland past the majestic York Minster and many other sights on our Royal Route. Tours will take place throughout the spring and summer and a full schedule will soon be published on our Eventbrite page.

Elements of York

Our 'Elements of York' walks - the York Air Walk, the York Fire Walk, the York Earth Walk, and the York Water Walk - uncover the ancient, natural, and scientific secrets of the city. They last 90 to 120 minutes, and tickets must be booked in advance via the links in the Tours page. A full schedule for the 2025 Spring and Summer Season will be published soon.

Guilded Tours of York's Hidden History

Our Guilded Tours start and finish outside York Guildhall, and uncover the medieval city hidden within the streets and buildings of modern York. They last around an hour, and you can turn up on the day or book advance tickets online. Please check our Eventbrite page for the latest schedule.

Family events and Private tours

Our Guilded Tours and 'Elements of York' walks are aimed at over-11s, but we also offer family events, such as York fossil hunts and museum activities. We are also very happy to lead private tours of York for individuals, couples, families and groups. Please drop us a line at yorkshh@gmail.com and we'll be happy to chat.