York Minster Audio Guide
Explore York Minster with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
York Minster is a magnificent Gothic cathedral located in York, England. It serves as the seat of the Archbishop of York and is renowned for its stunning stained glass and architectural grandeur.
What you will hear
The West Front and the Heart of Yorkshire
Looking back towards the main doors to see the famous 'Heart of Yorkshire' window and its intricate stone tracery.
The Great West Door
The main entrance to the Minster is a masterclass in medieval sculpture, featuring figures of saints and archbishops set within deep arches.
The Astronomical Clock
A modern addition to the North Transept serving as a poignant memorial for the Second World War.
York Minster Astronomical Clock
This mid-20th-century clock is a high-tech memorial that tracks the movements of the heavens while honoring fallen airmen of the Second World War.
The Octagonal Chapter House
A 13th-century engineering marvel with a self-supporting wooden roof and expressive stone carvings.
Medieval Grotesques
In the higher reaches of the stonework, you'll find strange and sometimes violent carvings that served as both moral warnings and artistic flourishes.
Stone Head Carvings
Hidden among the stalls of the Chapter House are dozens of small, expressive faces that capture the humor and personality of 13th-century York.
Minster Yard and Constantine the Great
Concluding outside to see the statue of the Emperor who was proclaimed here in 306 AD, marking the Minster's ancient lineage.
Constantine the Great
Discover the monument to the man who was proclaimed Roman Emperor on this very ground, changing the world forever.
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