York Witches and History Walking Tour
Overview
Be among the first to experience this entertaining walking tour. Dare to treat yourself to something special. This unique and alternative walking tour features historical tales, with a focus on those relating to Witchcraft, the spooky, and the strange. Your guide will be a characterful witch who will captivate you with this engaging often enlightening and ultimately uplifting experience.
Explore the dimly lit streets and spooky snickets of Yorks Medieval Old Town. Watch out on the cobbles as you lend your ears to terrible tales of the Witches of Yorkshire. Tread lightly as you walk on the very ground these mysterious and sometimes sinister events occurred.
Please note this is an outdoor walking tour so dress for the weather my dears.
Explore the dimly lit streets and spooky snickets of Yorks Medieval Old Town. Watch out on the cobbles as you lend your ears to terrible tales of the Witches of Yorkshire. Tread lightly as you walk on the very ground these mysterious and sometimes sinister events occurred.
Please note this is an outdoor walking tour so dress for the weather my dears.
Inclusions
- Entertaining Character Guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York England
Marvel at the shortest street with (possibly) the longest name in York
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Crux Parish Hall, Pavement, York YO1 9UP England
Imagine yourself in the days of a bygone era and hear the tale of our 1st Witch of the tour!
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England
Step back in time and discover the unpleasant origins of this now picturesque street.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kings Square, City Centre, York YO1 8BH England
Learn about the area and hear the tale of magical tree with a Witchy connection.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: High Petergate, York England
Make friends with some familiar furry friends as you hear more tales of the unexpected.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
Marvel at the grandeur of this medieval masterpiece and hear some more spooky tales.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Michael le Belfrey Church, High Petergate, York YO1 7EN England
More witchey tales and a name that might 'spark' some recognition...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard Stonegate, York YO1 8AR England
Chills are in the air in this hidden courtyard, watch out for someone watching you...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Shambles Market, 5 Silver Street, York YO1 8RY England
Almost back where it all began...
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York England
Marvel at the shortest street with (possibly) the longest name in York
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Crux Parish Hall, Pavement, York YO1 9UP England
Imagine yourself in the days of a bygone era and hear the tale of our 1st Witch of the tour!
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England
Step back in time and discover the unpleasant origins of this now picturesque street.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kings Square, City Centre, York YO1 8BH England
Learn about the area and hear the tale of magical tree with a Witchy connection.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: High Petergate, York England
Make friends with some familiar furry friends as you hear more tales of the unexpected.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
Marvel at the grandeur of this medieval masterpiece and hear some more spooky tales.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Michael le Belfrey Church, High Petergate, York YO1 7EN England
More witchey tales and a name that might 'spark' some recognition...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard Stonegate, York YO1 8AR England
Chills are in the air in this hidden courtyard, watch out for someone watching you...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Shambles Market, 5 Silver Street, York YO1 8RY England
Almost back where it all began...
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot navigate the cobbles, steep streets and steps of Edinburgh's old town
- This walking tour is conducted entirely outside.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Erin_D
July 2023
We ended up being the only two on the tour which was to our benefit. Our tour guide was lovely. She was very animated and told her tales brilliantly. This was a worthwhile tour.
We ended up being the only two on the tour which was to our benefit. Our tour guide was lovely. She was very animated and told her tales brilliantly. This was a worthwhile tour.Tomas_H
December 2022
Our tour guide made the experience, we had fun and we're educated along the way . I would recommend to anyone in the city.
Our tour guide made the experience, we had fun and we're educated along the way . I would recommend to anyone in the city.257gabbyr
December 2022
Cornelius the Witch was great fun and made the tour very interesting with his Witch facts around the city. Had quite a small group of us which meant it was easy to hear and see him
Cornelius the Witch was great fun and made the tour very interesting with his Witch facts around the city. Had quite a small group of us which meant it was easy to hear and see himcarolina_g
July 2022
Excellent experience really fun and lots of historic commentary even my teenage daughter enjoyed it! and that is a challenge 🤣
Excellent experience really fun and lots of historic commentary even my teenage daughter enjoyed it! and that is a challenge 🤣Nina_T
September 2023
Loved the tour, great stories and knowledge! Would definitely recommend😀 only negative was that it ended!
Loved the tour, great stories and knowledge! Would definitely recommend😀 only negative was that it ended!WanderingClown
April 2022
So much fun. Thoroughly enjoyed our hour or so learning with lots of smiles and laughs. First class, highly recommended for all ages.
So much fun. Thoroughly enjoyed our hour or so learning with lots of smiles and laughs. First class, highly recommended for all ages.