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Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

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Themed guided tour through the historic Shambles street in York with timber-framed houses and shops.

Historical Gems Tour & Chocolate Tasting: Discover York's Hidden Treasures

Discover York's hidden secrets on a unique walking tour with an eccentric guide and enjoy handmade chocolate. This 75-minute tour shows you snickelways, curious artefacts and the fascinating stories of Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin.

Highlights

Why you shouldn't miss this attraction
Eccentric character guide reveals York's best-kept secrets
Discover hidden snickelways, courtyards and curious artefacts
Experience stories about Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin up close
Handmade chocolate tasting at York's Chocolate Story

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What awaits you on site

A unique journey through York's hidden history

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of York on this extraordinary York chocolate and history tour! This 75-minute Historical Gems Chocolate Tour York takes you to the city's best-kept secrets, while an eccentric character guide delights you with their knowledge and humour. You'll discover not only famous landmarks like Bettys, Bootham Bar and York Minster, but also learn their surprising secrets that even locals often don't know.  

Your knowledgeable guide will show you hidden treasures that hide in plain sight: mysterious snickelways, concealed courtyards, unusual statues and curious artefacts that visitors normally pass by without notice. Every gate (that's what a street is called in York) has its own unique story to tell, and you'll hear the captivating tales of each one as you stroll leisurely with your trusted guide. It becomes particularly exciting when you learn the unknown truths about York's infamous characters Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin.  

The highlight of this special tour is undoubtedly the delicious York walking tour with chocolate tasting at York's Chocolate Story. This handmade, chocolatey delight is made on-site right here in York and carefully selected by our partners. This local treat offers you a sweet indulgence in a city deeply rooted in chocolate history.  

Whether you're a visitor or a local, this guided history walk York allows you to get to know this beautiful city from a completely new perspective and gain exclusive insights that few people get to experience. 


Chocolate history and sweet surprises

York has been renowned for its chocolate tradition for centuries. On this tour, you'll learn not only the exciting history of the city, but also why chocolate is so important here. The handmade chocolate tasting at York's Chocolate Story is the perfect sweet finale to your historical walk, combining pleasure with culture in an incomparable way. 


Visitor information

Tour times: Tour times vary – see website for current times 


Meeting Point:

Tour Meeting Point: Davygate Graveyard, 16 Davygate, York YO1 8RJ, United Kingdom 


Good to know

Pre-booking required online 


Duration: 75 minutes 


Route is step-free but streets can be uneven and cobbled in parts 


Please arrive 5-10 minutes early at the meeting point 


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