Excursions in York

“Genuinely a wonderful tour for anyone with kids who love fantasy, wizards or magic tricks...or all three like we do! We talked about it in the car all the way home on a 2 hour car journey - it was honestly a fantastic time and we all loved every minute! Phoenix was super endearing, funny and embodied so much wizardly energy that even we as 40 year olds BELIEVED this man is truly a wizard - not an actor. Just do it!”

“Of all the times we’ve been to York and Halloween approaching, myself and teen daughter decided that we must do a ghost walk. We researched a few and decided on this one…. -We, were not disappointed! Our tour was 6pm on 30th October. Not one complaint or one suggestion, as we found it absolutely fantastic. Literally, from start to finish. Our tour guide, A-mazing!! A job very well done indeed. Engaging, spoke clearly, informative, humorous, safety aware when proceeding on foot around the city and tried to speak with everyone in the group. The amount of knowledge this lady had about, York, Yorkshire and the history was quite remarkable. We loved it. Thank you so much.”

“Kevin was such a knowledgeable guide! We really enjoyed the two-hour walking tour, and it’s amazing that it was all free through the Association of Voluntary Guides of York. He took us along the Roman walls and explained the timeline of when the Romans and Vikings arrived in York, which made the city’s history so much easier to picture. Such a great way to see York definitely support these volunteers if you get the chance!”

“I went on a ghost and history tour with Dan, and I had an amazing time. His way of storytelling was very entertaining and enthusiastic. He really got you invested in the stories. Besides that he just had a great sense of humor. He was always open for questions in between stories, and he could answer them really well. Definitely worth it!”

“Today we were visiting York Dale's tour with Trevor, our guide and driver. Everything was simply top-notch! The stories he told were captivating and revealed secrets of places no one else would have guessed (like the wood-carved mice on the benches in the old church). The guide had an answer to every question, even the most tricky, that suggests about his deep knowledge of Yorkshire history and his many years of experience. Also, the breathtaking views from the panoramic windows of the bus are truly remarkable. Sheep, cows, and the occasional bird were all self-appointed actors who performed their roles perfectly, on 10/10.”

“Very informative & helped us plan our day.”

“Mariano is an excellent guide who makes the tour very enjoyable and gives you an insight into York that you wouldn't get by visiting it on your own.”

“Stayed 3 nights with a dog got offered a bigger room than was booked very clean lots of space bed very comfortable and brill shower . We payed for breakfast it was delicious lovely and hot staff were very welcoming would recommend”

“What a great photography tour by Marcus. So helpful, patient and knowledgable. I learnt a lot not just about photography, but also about York. A very enjoyable few hours and now looking forward to putting the teaching into practice.”

“We were a small group of 8. Alfred was a great guide. He did an excellent job in walking us through the history of York from the Romans to the railways and was able to link the development of the city to landmarks that we passed - with a great commentary, extraordinary historical knowledge and a lot of humourous anecdotes thrown in. One of the best walking tours I have been on and I would thoroughly recommend this tour.”

“We had a wonderful day out on the Steam train, Whitby & the moors tour. Chris was a fantastic tour guide, full of interesting facts and information. The small group made it feel more personal as if you have a private tour guide. The trip across the moors was spectacular! The views breathtaking and Chris would stop off at points where we could get out and take pictures or just take in the amazing scenery. The whole day was brilliant, topped off with the Steam Train journey! I would highly recommend this trip with Chris. Thank you for a fantastic day.”

“Absolutely smashing 5-stars experience! Spooky, funny, embracing stories told by amazing actors - just an extraordinary worthwhile attraction that you have to treat yourself in York!”

“We highly recommend BOB tours! We spent an amazing day out with Mark on the Yorkshire Dales National Park tour. We loved being in a smaller group, and unlike those big bus tours, we were able to understand perfectly everything Mark said through his microphone. The tour guides at this small company build the tours around key stops with added elements based on their own experience and knowledge of the area. This meant that our guide was able to rearrange stops according to the weather that day and add in a few stops based on what he learned about the interests of our particular group. Aside from the incredible beauty of the area, we also enjoyed learning from Mark’s deep well of knowledge to improve our understanding of the history, culture and economy of the area. Our one regret was that we didn’t think to have cash on hand to tip our tour guide. Tips are not expected but if you take one of these tours you will see how hard the guides work and appreciate the thoughtful personal touches they bring to your experience. We think you will want to thank your guide with a tip!”

“The trip that NATS organised for me was a very good seamless and a very enjoyable experience with only one hick-up that was nothing to do with NATS at all..”

“Great experience with young family. Prebooked online which I would suggest as there was a big line waiting for walk up. Nice basic little boats, easy to operate and safe enough to give your kids a turn driving. Nice views and not bad value at £40 for an hour. Good on a hot sunny day.”

“Wonderful weekend visiting The Netherlands to see pictures by Vermeer and his contemporaries, Delft where he lived throughout his life (including an exhibition demonstrating life in 17th Century Delft) and the marvellous exhibition at the Rijksmuseum. Well co-ordinated travel arrangements, comfortable hotel, knowlegeable and helpful guides. Delighted I found this tour. Thank you”

“Went to North Star with glen coaches for Christmas lunch arrived 11.20 just in time for lunch at 11 .30 excellent meal, was told roast potatoes were done in goose fat, as they have to cater for gluten free customers. Finished meal 1.15 just had time for a nice walk to settle our meal called at a garden centre on journey home over all an amazing day. Betty Holtby”

“Relaxing and Scenic River Experience The York City Cruise Tour was a wonderful way to see the city from a different perspective. Cruising along the River Ouse, we enjoyed beautiful views of York’s historic buildings and charming riverside scenery. The boat was comfortable, the staff were friendly, and the commentary was informative without being overwhelming. It was both relaxing and engaging — perfect for families or anyone wanting a peaceful break while still learning about the city. A memorable and gentle way to enjoy York. Highly recommended!”

“Relly lovely nice relaxing ,, we enjoy it , recommended 1000%”

“Stayed for two nights and was not disappointed. The room was large and spacious with a king sized sleigh bed (so anyone over six feet tall can comfortably stretch out) and bathroom with roll-top bath and period fixtures and fittings. There were also high ceilings due to the era this property is from and the decor has been kept pretty much in keeping with that time period so it has a nice atmosphere. The breakfast was excellent, extremely tasty and well presented, the service was first rate and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. I'd definitely recommend this hotel to anyone.”

“Excellent service from the customer service team.. They sorted out all our excursion issues efficiently and with care. They even phoned us back in France to ensure everything was ok the following day. Thankyou...excellent...”

“MVP organised our trip to Berlin for the NFL game. End to end was well organised and all staff were a pleasure to deal with .”

“Went to baltimore for 2 games in November 24 and had a brilliant week everything from tickets to transfers were arrange I just had to show up and enjoy.couldnt recommend touchdown trips enough.”