York Jewish Walking Tours
Our Mission
York Jewish Walking Tours is a student-run enterprise. Its founders and guides are Jewish students at York University, aiming to bring Jewish life back into York presently, whilst also unmasking York’s somewhat forgotten Jewish past.
All our guides are deeply passionate and well-informed. They offer their unique perspective on Jewish student life in the UK and are also well connected to York’s modern cultural scene.
We hope you find this website useful and that you enjoy the tour!
Why Choose Us?
Passionate Student Guides
Unique Perspectives from knowledgeable history students
Explore a beautiful city
York features stunning architecture and historical landmarks
Reviving Forgotten History
Explore York's Jewish Heritage and recount powerful stories from the past
Reviews from our Tripadvisor
“A group of friends and I had the pleasure of being toured around York by the lovely Avi, who had a seemingly bottomless well of knowledge on all things Jewish in York!”
Oliver T.
“After this tour I felt like I knew the city so much better. I loved exploring the small nooks and crannies of York which are decorated in rich history.”
Coco J.
“This insightful walking tour of York gave an interesting glimpse into the Jewish history of the beautiful city. Our guide Avi was very friendly, entertaining, and knowledgeable, answering all my questions in detail.”