Historic Pub Walking Tour

Tue, 20 Sep, 2022 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Junction of College Street and Goodramgate, near National Trust shop | York

Keith Martin
Publisher/HostKeith Martin
Historic Pub Walking Tour
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Discover an alternative, rich and sometimes dark history of York through it's many historic pubs. £8 pp donation is requested.
About this Event

Walks take place on most Tuesdays at 7pm and other selected days, (check the Eventbrite schedule for dates); Minimum requested donation of £8*.00 pp, reserve through Eventbrite and give cash donation to guide on arrival.

Tours on Wednesdays have Georgian theme and select those pubs and venues used during the 18th and ealrly 19th centuries. The tour finishes at a pub that hosts a free live jazz quartet.

Private groups can be arranged for a minimum requested donation of £50 for up to 7 people and an additional £5.00pp for over 7 people.

To arrange a date contact 07506570234 or [email protected]

York has a reputation for having a pub for everyday of the year. Find out about some of the oldest as well as the people and events associated with them. Inquests, riots, politics, plagues, religious influence, bizarre entertainments and strange auctions, York's pub history provides a strong picture of the social life of the city.

The guide is an experienced volunteer city guide.

Laura 2023 " Had an amazing tour today with Keith. He was so engaging and seemed to know just about everything that had happened in the city for the last 2000 years! Any questions we had he knew the answers to and it's the best city tour I've ever been on. Thank you so much for an amazing day!"

Walks start from YO1 7LG at the junction of College Street and Goodramgate. Tours last for approx. 2 hours, (2.5 with an optional refreshment stop, subject to suitable space being available). The optional refreshment stop at The Olde Starre includes a voucher for a 20% discount on drinks (and food that can be used at any time following the tour).

Reservations are preferred and it is advisable to ring 07506570234 if you have not made a reservation.

In addition to the published dates private tours can be arranged for groups of between four and fifteen on mutually convenient dates. Further information can be obtained through contacting Keith Martin on 07506570234 or [email protected]

Reviews can be seen

Fiona Laing: i weekend December 2021

"They say there is a bar for each day of the year in York. They come in all shapes and sizes and there is even a walking tour, which traces their history, some dating back to the 16th century. Keith Martin will share his passion for York's oldest pubs in return for a donation to Keep Your Pet a charity which helps people keep their animals at difficult times"

All funds raised go towards supporting Keep Your Pet, a charity scheme run by Age Uk York. This project has been established to help older people look after their pets at times of health or other difficulties. For further information use the following .


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Junction of College Street and Goodramgate, near National Trust shop, College Street, York, United Kingdom

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