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Discover York Minster’s hidden spaces

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Go on a journey of discovery with our expert tour guides and enjoy exclusive access to spaces of York Minster usually off-limits to the public.

Hear untold stories about how parts of the Minster were built and the people who made it happen.

Chapter House and Mason’s Loft Tour

Go above the rooftops of York and explore one of York Minster’s architectural gems with an exclusive tour of the Chapter House roof and old Mason’s Loft.

Learn how 13th century Masons used a revolutionary engineering technique to create a structure that is one of the wonders of medieval carpentry. View the centuries-old design drawings still visible on the Tracing Floor, see Victorian wooden templates and touch timber believed to be nearly 1,000 years old.

These tours take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am.

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Crypts of the Early Minster

A rare opportunity to put on a hard hat and venture behind the walls of the present-day Crypt.

Your expert guide will reveal the foundations of three spectacular cathedrals, built on this site over nearly 1,000 years, and show intricately carved pieces of stonemasonry up close.

These tours take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11am.

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Prices & Booking

  • Chapter House and Mason’s Loft Tour: £28 – £32, which includes general admission and a 12 month pass for York Minster (£12 for York residents, as entry to the cathedral is free all year round with proof of address). Book Now
  • Crypts of the Early Minster Tour:  £22 – £26, which includes general admission and a 12 month pass for York Minster (£6 for York residents, as entry to the cathedral is free all year round with proof of address). Book Now

Booking in advance is recommended as spaces are limited to eight people per tour, and we cannot guarantee there will be tickets available on the day.

Hidden Minster Tours are only available to those aged 18+. Please read the Health and Safety guidelines before booking:

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