York Witches and History Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

York Witches and History Walking Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Destination: United Kingdom, England, York
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  • 1 hour
  • York
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Experience this entertaining walking tour like no other. 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.

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

Inclusions
  • Entertaining Character Guide
  • Guided Walking Tour

Exclusions
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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 30 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate, York YO1 7NT, UK


    Return Details

    9 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ, UK

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    1 hour


    User's Reviews

    936haideec

    26 Apr, 2024

    Florin the marvellous witch, weaved around medieval streets of York. She stopped to show us various strange sculptures and recounted tales of witches from York, criss-crossed with snippets of history. Alternate versions of histories, sometimes with horrible endings, for us to make up our own mind about the existence of witches. Incredibly atmospheric, the Shambles are amazing, York Minister is amazing, I learnt historical facts, my witch was funny and eloquent and fellow tourists were transfixed by her, excited and keen to photograph the spectacle of a witch, who seemed more at home in the medieval streets than we were. I enjoyed stepping back in time and next time, I will bring a broom stick!

    Heather_D

    23 Apr, 2024

    Very informative and entertaining. Thank you. Some Peruvians (a large group) kept interrupting our walk for pictures. Other than that, our tour operator did an excellent job

    heatherd783

    23 Apr, 2024

    It was an interesting walk. Nicely played and fun. Maybe a reminder not to allow other people to push their way in for pictures as we paid and only have an hour. Some really rude Peruvians interrupted our walk. Otherwise, it was very good content. Thank you

    Hazel_M

    20 Apr, 2024

    Our tour guide was Cornelius Piper, a mature man with a comical slant of his witch and historical knowledge, he gave great value for money, even ran over our time frame. I really need to go again to soak up more knowledge! Loved finding the cats that were hidden en route, there is even a cat map. He took us to areas of York I didn't know existed, truly amazing! Thanks Cornelius.....we'll be back.

    H9979RQcharlotteh

    19 Apr, 2024

    Really energetic inspiring performance which made the tour fun, interesting and informative. Would definitely recommend :D

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    Have a fun tour around the heart of York.

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