Welcome to J & M York City Walking Tours! I'm passionate about exploring York's rich history and uncovering the fascinating stories that lie beneath its cobbled streets. With over 6,000 years of history, York has a tale to tell, full of captivating architecture, intriguing defences, and the flora and fauna that have flourished here. Our walking tours are designed to engage and entertain, offering a unique perspective on this magnificent city. Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, I aim to make your experience both educational and enjoyable, helping you discover the hidden treasures that York has to offer.
What sets J & M York City Walking Tours apart isn’t just historical knowledge — it’s how the history is told. I don’t believe York’s past should feel like a classroom timeline of dates and dead kings. History should be thrilling: vivid, human, and packed with moments that make you go, “Wait… that happened here?”
From the power struggles that shaped the city, you’ll meet the colourful characters and monumental events that made York what it is today. And for those who like their history with a little shadow? I also explore York’s darker stories — the myths, legends, and unsettling truths that still cling to its streets in Forbidden Chronicles.
These aren’t standard scripts. They’re story-led York history tours full of lively anecdotes, the kind of walk where questions are welcome, curiosity is encouraged, and you leave feeling like you’ve experienced York.
Choosing J & M York City Walking Tours means getting more than a standard sightseeing stroll. This is a York walking tour where the city’s past feels alive — not like a list of dates, but a story you can actually see in the streets around you.
Expect engaging narratives, real human drama, and the kind of personal anecdotes that make history stick. You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, and you’ll leave with “no way!” facts you’ll genuinely remember.
Every story is built on thorough research, so you’re getting authentic York history, not recycled myths or tourist fluff. It’s entertaining and accurate — the sweet spot.
With smaller group sizes, it’s easier to hear, ask questions, and feel involved. It’s a more personalised guided tour of York, not a crowd being herded from point A to B.
I keep things interactive and make sure everyone gets value from the experience — whether you’re a first-time visitor, a local, a history nerd, or just here for a brilliant time in the city.
If you want a York city walking tour that’s fun, fact-packed, and genuinely memorable — you’re in the right place.