The best family-friendly activities in York for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

York, United Kingdom
Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster

Join us for this half day walking tour of York, which gives you a great overview of this beautiful city in Yorkshire. This walled city …More

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Join us for this half day walking tour of York, which gives you a great overview of this beautiful city in Yorkshire. This walled city...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$111
The Best of York Private Walking Tour: Landmarks & Hidden Gems

Step into the city’s ancient walls, and meander through several thousand years of history on a private walking tour. As you walk the city walls, …More

Step into the city’s ancient walls, and meander through several thousand years of history on a private walking tour. As you walk the city walls,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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York Full Tour in Spanish

A great, unique and memorable Tour of the city of YORK, the most spectacular Medieval city in YORKSHIRE AND the North of England. Founded by …More

A great, unique and memorable Tour of the city of YORK, the most spectacular Medieval city in YORKSHIRE AND the North of England. Founded by...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Masterclass

Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw cocoa bean to your own finished chocolate bar. We’ll share with you the secrets of …More

Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw cocoa bean to your own finished chocolate bar. We’ll share with you the secrets of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot - A city walking tour of York

Gunpowder, Plot and Treason A Walking Tour Through York’s Darkest Legends Step into the shadows of York’s bloodstained past. From the birthplace of Guy Fawkes …More

Gunpowder, Plot and Treason A Walking Tour Through York’s Darkest Legends Step into the shadows of York’s bloodstained past. From the birthplace of Guy Fawkes...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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York Private Walking Tour

A private guided walking tour with a dedicated guide around the historic streets of York. We'll take you to the best and most beautiful sights …More

A private guided walking tour with a dedicated guide around the historic streets of York. We'll take you to the best and most beautiful sights...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$108
Full-Day Heartbeat Locations Tour from York

Step back to the 1960s on a guided bus tour exploring Heartbeat country in Yorkshire. Explore Aidensfield, Ashfordley and the beautiful moorlands of Yorkshire. …More

Step back to the 1960s on a guided bus tour exploring Heartbeat country in Yorkshire. Explore Aidensfield, Ashfordley and the beautiful moorlands of Yorkshire....

7 hours Free Cancellation
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York 3-Hour Photography Walking Tour

York Photo walks are about learning and developing your photography knowledge, whilst exploring York’s wonderful history, people and architecture. The aim is to inspire you …More

York Photo walks are about learning and developing your photography knowledge, whilst exploring York’s wonderful history, people and architecture. The aim is to inspire you...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Introduction to Chocolate Making Masterclass at York Cocoa Works

York is home of the Chocolate industry, with so many historic brands crafted in the city we're delighted to welcome chocolate lovers to join us …More

York is home of the Chocolate industry, with so many historic brands crafted in the city we're delighted to welcome chocolate lovers to join us...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$84
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in York by Operation City Quest

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area …More

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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York Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Roman walls, Viking streets and a Gothic giant — York layers 2,000 years of history into one compact riddle. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you …More

Roman walls, Viking streets and a Gothic giant — York layers 2,000 years of history into one compact riddle. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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