The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

See some of York’s most impressive sights on a walk around the historic perimeter wall that has its origins in the Roman era.

Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

Laugh, squirm and recoil at the ghastly torture methods and grisly crimes recreated in this prison-like museum where you can immerse yourself in macabre practices and living conditions of the Middle Ages.

See the pretty city of York from above and discover dark secrets at this 13th-century tower on a scenic hilltop.