York is a city that has been at many of the defining historical crossroads. This is a guided walk through the extraordinary 2,000 years of the history of the City of York. You'll experience Roman, Viking and medieval York, see all the great sights of the City - and some less expected ones. And as you walk you'll learn the history of this great City, and the central role it has played in the history of England. From its humble beginnings as a riverside Roman settlement, to its turbulent takeover by the Vikings, and on to its thriving medieval period of commerce - let's uncover some of the great figures and lesser known characters that have shaped this beautiful city by the Ouse River.