Two millennia of York's history, narrated in a way you've never heard before. This self-guided audio tour offers a playful take on one of England's most historic cities, combining authentic historical research with wit, character portrayals, and humorous storytelling that makes the past truly engaging.
The hour-long tour kicks off at Clifford's Tower and meanders through York's atmospheric lanes and alleyways, bringing you up close and personal with Roman emperors, Viking invaders, medieval monks, and Victorian pioneers. You'll find yourself standing where Constantine the Great was declared Roman Emperor, strolling down the medieval butcher's lane known as The Shambles, and discovering the chilling tale of martyr Margaret Clitherow. Along your journey, anticipate unexpected diversions into street names, cholera outbreaks, and the destiny of highwayman Dick Turpin.
The tour concludes at Fairfax House on Castlegate, once the residence of diarist Anne Lister, whose remarkable life inspired the television series Gentleman Jack. Your guides are The Silly History Boys, the imaginative minds behind Silly History Tours, an enterprise committed to making history approachable and unforgettable through performance and comedy.
Audio-guided tour
