Depends: * If you walk through town - approx 20 minutes. * If you stayed on the walls and walked 'around the city' in a northerly route - I'd say 45/50 minutes. * If you stayed on the walls and walked around the city in a southerly route, approx 20 minutes.

Apologies did not see this until now. Sorry we just visit as couple doing our own thing so no experience of tours but I am sure if you Google it or search trip adviser you can find some recommendations. Sorry.

It’s open. Clockwise only

Agree takes a couple of hours but you can walk smaller sections and go on and off walls to see other attractions.

Yes there is enough signage and specific "wall" maps available as it is a walking trail....enjoy!

Sorry, no dogs allowed except assistance dogs.

I wouldn’t recommend it as some parts of the wall end in steps and aren’t very wide. Other parts have no railing and a steep drop to the exposed side too.

The walls open about 8am and close at dusk. About 3 miles all the way round. A great way to see York. If time limited do the Bootham Bar to Monk Bar section

I am afraid of heights as well. I did not find it problematic. at points the wall is open on one side (the inside) usually where there are sloping grades down from the wall...not a steep drop

I am a tourist, and so cannot answer your question but York is a highly organised destination and so would be suprised if a German speaking tour was not available