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 signature Elemental Tours to 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

York's Hidden History Unlocked

To coincide with the annual York Unlocked events in October, we are offering three different ways to view our great city.

On Sunday 6th October starting at 11am and 2pm outside The Minster, you can take part in a Victorian Photographic Tour of York. See how much and how little the city has changed from the 19th Century and meet some of photography pioneers who took the earliest shots of York.

Also on Sunday 6th October at 11am and 2pm starting in Museum Gardens, you can take a Prehistoric Tour of York searching for fossils, magma and the oldest building in the city in a journey that goes back 2 billion years.

On Wednesday 2nd October at 11am we will also be running one of our ever popular Guilded Tour of York's Hidden History starting at 11am by the Guildhall.

All events last around an hour and tickets and further information can be found 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 above.

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.