York Tour Packages

Planning your York Tour could seem a bit daunting as there is lots to do and even more to see. But not to worry, you can rely on Dook International’s York Holiday Packages that do all the planning for you! You will get to experience the entirety of this regions’ history at your utmost comfort.

Best Travel Experiences in York

Walking along the paved streets of York, you will feel like you are transported back in time as the city is beautifully preserved. The city also has little to no traffic, making it a great place to have a leisurely stroll and look around, regardless of the time of day. You may find it interesting to know that it is home to England’s greatest concentration of stained glass from the medieval era, and it even has the largest pane of stained glass in the world. If this sounds like something you’d like to see, prebook one of Dook’s York Packages ahead of time to save yourself the trouble of a last-minute booking!

The most famous experience in York is going to see the stunning York Minster. It is the largest medieval cathedral in northern Europe, and it is famous all over the world for its Gothic architecture. When you use one of our York Tour Packages, you will get to see the progression of the cathedral, right from the 12the century! The first part of the site was a wooden chapel that was built for the baptism for the King Edwin of Northumbria, and this was then replaced with a stone church. The present structure you see today was built between 1220 and 1480 and it shows all the major stages of the development of the Gothic style of buildings.

Jorvik is a very hyped-up site to visit, and it certainly lives up to its reputation! It is an interactive multimedia exhibit where the aim is to teach history while also staying fun and interesting, It truly brings history to life and it is a good visit for tourists of all ages. It is a highly detailed reconstruction of the Viking settlement that was found here in the late 1970s and you can check it out by taking a ride on a time-car monorail that takes you all throughout 9th century Jorvik. It is a great stop on your York Tour and must not be missed!

Top Things to Do in York

York also has a wide variety of museums that you can visit, and they are all educational and fun visits for the whole family! By making the most out of our York Holiday Packages, you can visit their National Railway Museum. It is the largest railway themed museum in the world, and it has over 100 locomotives. Even if you’re not a trainspotter, you will be sure to have a good time as it is interactive, as you get the opportunity to ride the world’s fastest steam locomotive.

Best Places to Eat & Drink in York


York has a very trendy and innovative gastronomical culture, while still maintaining their historical integrity with a good share of traditional pubs and restaurants. After checking out various places using our York Packages, you might want to settle down for a good bite to eat. A popular destination amongst tourists is Mr. P’s Curious Tavern. Despite its reputation as a bit touristy, it is known for its imaginative small eats, deli meats and cheeses, along with an extensive and high-quality list of wines. To add to its uniqueness, it is allegedly housed with a creaky old house and furthermore, it is part of the chain of restaurants owned by Michelin-starred chef Andrew Pern.

You can also go to Shambles market, where the food stalls in the food court section is a good place to catch some cheap eats. There is high quality coffee and ice cream at good prices that you can munch on while seated at picnic tables.

Best Shopping Places in York

York’s shopping streets are famous all over the world and they are said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter series. They have an antiquated, vintage look and are great place to go if you love all things old or if you’re a bookworm. Your York Tour wouldn’t be complete without going to Shambles, with its medieval style pavements. You can go to Shambles Market, where you can find Yorkshire cheeses, fish, and local meat. There is also several arts and crafts stalls. For a good souvenir, you can buy the traditional York Flat Cap here.  

Why Travel to York?

There are so many reasons why you should visit York, but the few that you can focus on are its beautiful history and heritage, as well as all the lovely sights that you can see here. It is like a picture straight out of a novel, and as you walk the streets of York, you can take in all the glorious sights of this coveted town. By availing one of Dook International’s York Tour Packages, you can see the streets that inspired the sets of the Harry Potter movies, or you can see how the people in medieval towns lived.

Travel Tips for Travelers

When you are visiting York, it is important to remember that a lot of the attractions and sites have different timings on different days of the week. Furthermore, almost all of them require booking or tickets ahead of time! To make things all the more easier for you, prebook one of our York Holiday Packages before your vacation and pay for it after your trip! Your York Tour will certainly go by without a hitch if you use our services.

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