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Witches Walking Tour

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Tour group following a witch guide with pointed hat through the cobbled timber-framed alley The Shambles in York.
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Witches Walking Tour York – Discover Yorkshire's Dark History

Experience an enchanting 70-minute witch tour through York's historic streets with costumed guide and true witch stories.

Highlights

Why you shouldn't miss this attraction
Meet costumed witch guides for 70 minutes of pure enchantment
Discover the true stories of Mad Alice and other Yorkshire witches
Wander through Shambles, Stonegate and hidden snickelways
Learn fascinating secrets about York Minster and St Crux Church

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What awaits you on site

A Magical Journey Through York's Dark Witching History

Are you ready for an unforgettable Witches Walking Tour York? This captivating witch tour takes you on a spellbinding 70-minute journey through the city's dark secrets. Your costumed witch guide brings the true historical tales of Yorkshire witches to life, making this history and witches tour truly unique.

Follow your enchanting guide through York's cobbled streets and discover the fascinating fates of real witches. Was Mad Alice really driven to insanity? Did John Wrightson truly deserve his nickname "Wrong-son"? And what about Mary Bateman – was she a wise woman or a murderer? On this Witches Walking Tour York, you'll make your own judgement. The tour takes you through York's historic gates and hidden snickelways. You'll shuffle down the famous Shambles, hop through King's Square, and amble along "Bookbinders Alley" to Stonegate.

The breathtaking York Minster cannot be missed – your guide will point out a pub where a famous plotter once lived. The Witches Walking Tour York seamlessly weaves true stories with vibrant storytelling. You'll learn of hauntings, meet a certain little red devil, and discover a building hidden away for decades.

The Witch Tour York brings together history, wisdom, and important lessons from our past. This enchanting city and Yorkshire's rich witchy chronicles are sure to enthrall you completely. Dress for the weather, as this is an outdoor walking tour. With the Visit York Pass, you'll experience this magical history and witches tour and delve deep into the city's dark past.


Visitor information

Tour times

Various times available daily

Duration: 70 minutes relaxed walking

Meeting Point:

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate Street Sign, York, YO1 7NT, United Kingdom

Good to know

Distance: approx. 0.9 miles through York's old town

Weather-appropriate clothing recommended

Well-behaved dogs are welcome

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