How to Spend 4 Days in York - A Complete Itinerary for York

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York 4-Days Itinerary: Cheap Flights to York

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Day 1 | Morning

York Cathedral

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,12:30am-4:00pm;Open on Mon-Thu,11:30am-4:30pm;Open on Fri-Sat,10:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 11.5 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Deangate, York YO1 7HH

York Minster is the largest Gothic church in England. Construction began in the early 13th century and was completed 250 years later. The church has the world's largest medieval stained glass and the world's oldest side porch. There are also some small collections inside, such as cherubs and shields from the feudal era. When visiting the church, you can choose the time when York Minster holds evening prayers, and enjoy the magnificent atmosphere of York Minster with the beautiful singing of the choir and the sound of the organ. Walk 275 steps to the top of the 71-meter-high central tower, which offers beautiful views of York. Walking along the city wall from BoothamBar to MonkBar, you can enjoy the majestic view of York Minster.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The York Minster is a must see in York. It displays both architecture and religious significance. It also gives an ambiance of going back in time.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming York Cathedral, Clifford's Tower, York next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Clifford's Tower, York

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5.9 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.5-3 Hours

Location: Tower St, York YO1 9SA, UK

Perched high above a small hill, Clifford's Tower is one of the few remaining remains of York Castle. Also known as the Tower of Bleeding, the tower was a Jewish burial place at the end of the 12th century and has long been haunted by ghost stories. Clifford's Tower was built according to the appearance of the castle left by the ancient Romans, so both the arches and the cloisters are somewhat similar to the Colosseum. The tower was used as a fortification and later as a prison and mint. It is currently used as a monument for tourists to visit. Climb to the top of the tower through the narrow spiral tower ladder, from where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of York.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book The Grand, York in advance, because all the tourists head to Clifford's Tower, York love staying at it.

The Grand, York

The Grand Hotel & Spa York offers stylish rooms and a luxury vaulted Spa. Set in the iconic Grade II Listed former railway headquarters, it has bedrooms that feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, slippers, Molton Brown toiletries and an evening turn down service. York Rail Station is just 3 minutes’ walk from The Grand Hotel & Spa, and the historical city centre, picturesque Shambles and boutique shops are less than half a kilometer away.

Day 2 | Morning

Yorkshire Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 6.81 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.5-2 Hours

Location: Museum Gardens Museum Street | Museum Gardens, York YO1 7FR, England

The Yorkshire Museum covers an area of 40,000 square meters. The museum displays precious cultural relics such as Roman, Saxon, Viking, medieval jewelry and carvings unearthed in the United Kingdom, which are of great historical significance and archaeological value. In addition, special exhibitions such as Jurassic Dinosaurs or the Mysteries of the Earth exhibition are also displayed here from time to time. There is a beautiful Museum Gardens (Museum Gardens) in front of the Yorkshire Museum, where you can view part of the Roman city walls and the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Yorkshire Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to York Art Gallery.

York Art Gallery

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,11:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 6.81 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.5-2 Hours

Location: Exhibition Square, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW, UK

York City Art Gallery, founded in 1892, has a collection of works by local York painters and fine art from the past six centuries in Western Europe. Some of these paintings are by famous British watercolourists Turner, Cotman, Rowlandson, and York-born nude painter William Etty.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Judge's Lodging is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Judge's Lodging

Judges Lodging - a Thwaites Inn of Character is a small, elegant Grade I listed Georgian town house that overlooks York Minster. It boasts 3 bars and rooms with free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock.Judges Lodging - a Thwaites Inn of Character has luxurious bedrooms with an LCD Freeview TV, a DVD player, and toiletries.A full English breakfast is included in the room rate, and local suppliers are used where possible. The on site restaurant is a modern British bar and grill.The building is away from the main crowds, yet just a 5-minute walk from York Train Station and a 2-minute walk from Theatre Royal.The famous Betty's Tearooms is just around the corner from Judges Lodging - a Thwaites Inn of Character, close to other eating places.

Day 3 | Morning

JORVIK Viking Centre

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10.25 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 19 Coppergate, York YO1 9WT, UK

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a popular tourist attraction for both entertainment and education. York was once ruled by foreign Vikings, and the current name York is derived from the Viking language Jorvik. In this center, the Vikings' history in York is restored to visitors' eyes with wonderful pictures and relics. Visitors can take a time car tour to see life in York starting in AD 948, all of which will be presented in a 1:1 model. Along the way, not only can you see the simulated scenery, but also the smells and sounds of the time will be reproduced. In addition, the staff here are all dressed in traditional Viking costumes. They will appear in every corner of the center at any time, explaining to the visitors little knowledge such as Viking clothing and accessories.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming JORVIK Viking Centre, York's Chocolate Story next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

York's Chocolate Story

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,10:00am-4:30pm;Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-3:00pm;Open on Sat,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 13.95 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 3-4 King's Sq, York YO1 7LD, UK

Whether you are a sweet tooth fanatic, or a "pseudo-sweet patient" who is attracted by the sweet stories behind chocolate, you can't "drift past" from the Chocolate Factory (York's Chocolate Story) calmly when you come to York. The sweet taste that permeates the air will definitely grab your heart. It's better to follow the feeling, walk in and drink a cup of hot chocolate to warm your stomach. Of course, the various handmade chocolate cakes here will not disappoint you. taste buds. After eating and drinking enough, if your purse is not thin, then let's lose some weight to it! Whether it's "York Chocolate" or other chocolate candies, it's worth taking it across the ocean to share with your family and friends.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious York's Chocolate Story, Judges Court nearby is the best place to stay.

Judges Court

The Judges Court is set in a four storey Georgian grade II listed building, in the heart of York. It offers modern en suite accommodation, free WiFi throughout and a bar. All the rooms at the Judges Court are individually decorated with bespoke furniture, original panelling and polished woods. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a Nespresso coffee machine and an iPod dock. The property is within 5 minutes’ walk from the shopping district and all major attractions, such as York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and York Castle Museum. York Rail Station is just 10 minutes' walk.

Day 4 | Morning

The York Dungeon

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 16.95 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1.5 Hours

Location: 12 Clifford St, York YO1 9RD, UK

York Dungeon is a tourist attraction in York. The entire dungeon depicts the dark history of Yorkshire for 2,000 years, and the staff vividly restores them through performances. As you walk around the dungeon, you'll hear creepy screams, steel crashing, and more. You'll also learn about all the supernatural, frightening and bizarre events that have happened in Yorkshire history. Dungeon actors and performances will appear around every dark corner, and you can experience York's dark past and learn about local lore through all your senses - seeing, hearing, touching, smelling. There's also the Golden Fleece bar, where ghosts surround drinkers; there's also a Tudor room famous for the raging Henry VIII.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: York City Walls.

York City Walls

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Unnamed Road, York YO1 7LJ, UK

York City Wall is a 5 km long square city wall built by the Romans as a barrier against foreign enemies. These city walls can be seen from the train station entering the city. The city wall is centered on York Minster, and it takes about 2 hours to circle the city wall. In York, the entrance to the city is called "Bar", and the entrance to the city wall includes BoothamBar in the north and MicklegateBar in the southwest, as well as MonkBar in the northeast and WalmgateBar in the southeast. Visitors can only take a short walk, such as BoothamBar near York Minster to MonkBar, along the way, you can see the landscape of York Minster.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: City walls gives you that medieval time feels. 2000 years in 2miles it is open to public and closes at dusk(depends on season). Its an exciting way to just explore the city and relive the past ...

Suet Ching Lacus Cheng: York Yucheng Wall is definitely the first choice for punching cards 🤩! Very suitable for going to sunset with family, friends or house owners!

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