Fairfax House Tours

Peer through the windows of the past and discover the many stories of Fairfax House. Learn what shaped the lives of the former inhabitants in this intriguing historic house.

This historically significant residence in York is popular with travelers, so make sure it features on your travel itinerary. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are many more spots waiting for you to enjoy after Fairfax House. York Minster, York Dungeon, and York Castle Museum are close by.

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The Minster Hotel York

The Minster Hotel York

3 out of 5
Bootham
Price was $1,102, price is now $990 per person
$990
per person
Nov 13 - Nov 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Leeds (LBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
We were very comfortable, excellent food

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

St George's Guest House

St George's Guest House

3.5 out of 5
South Bank
Price was $1,179, price is now $1,038 per person
$1,038
per person
Nov 13 - Nov 16
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Leeds (LBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
Lovely place and will definitely return.

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Jorvik House

Jorvik House

4.5 out of 5
Bootham
Price was $1,127, price is now $1,013 per person
$1,013
per person
Nov 13 - Nov 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Leeds (LBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (363 reviews)
The hotel is located very close to restaurants, pubs, and a beautiful park right across the street. It’s walkable into the city center with many beautiful sites and attractions.

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.0 out of 10 with 121 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $23 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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York City Day Trip

York City Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $503 per traveler*
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea

York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is $125 per traveler*
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Classes & workshops

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Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works

Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works

Activity duration is 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Jorvik Viking Centre

Jorvik Viking Centre

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.

Jorvik Viking Centre
York featuring heritage architecture

York City Walls

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

York City Walls
York Dungeon

York Dungeon

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.

York Dungeon
York Grand Opera House

York Grand Opera House

From West End musicals to tribute bands and traditional British pantomimes, this century-old theater has performing arts events for all ages.

York Grand Opera House
Clifford\'s Tower which includes a castle and heritage architecture

Clifford's Tower

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

Clifford's Tower
Merchant Adventurers\' Hall featuring art and interior views

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Browse relics that date back to medieval times in this former spiritual and political hub with majestic chambers and gardens.

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Best Lodging Options Near Fairfax House

The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road, York, England
The Milner York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly, York, England
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
Moxy York

Moxy York

3.5 out of 5
Black Horse Lane, York, England
Moxy York
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street, York, England
Hilton York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street, York, England
Radisson Hotel York
Novotel York Centre

Novotel York Centre

4 out of 5
Fishergate, York, England
Novotel York Centre
The Grand, York

The Grand, York

5 out of 5
Station Rise, York, England
The Grand, York
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET, York, England
Malmaison York
Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

4 out of 5
88-96 Walmgate, York, England
Hotel Indigo York by IHG
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