A house of worship for some, St. Olaves Church is worth a visit, no matter your spiritual beliefs. Find out if this holy sanctuary is open to tourists for the perfect pause from your jampacked travel schedule.

This York house of prayer is an ideal spot to begin your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to explore close by, such as York Minster, York Dungeon, and York Castle Museum. Wander around at your leisure at St. Olave's Church before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Private & custom tours

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Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Private York Christmas Walking Tour

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Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works

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