York Witches and History Walking Tour
Description
Step into the Shadows of York... Prepare for a walking tour like no other! An immersive, educational journey through history. Dare to indulge in something different as you explore York’s dimly lit streets and eerie snickelways, where echoes of the past still linger... Led by a charismatic witch guide, this unique and alternative tour uncovers captivating tales of those accused of witchcraft, and their ultimate fates. With every step along York's ancient cobbles, you’ll hear chilling accounts of Yorkshire’s witches, and the dark history that unfolded beneath your very feet. This is more than just a tour; it’s an engaging, often enlightening, and ultimately uplifting experience that will leave you simply spellbound! A word of caution, my dears: This is an outdoor walking tour, so be sure to dress for the weather!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Marvel at the shortest street with (possibly) the longest name in York
Imagine yourself in the days of a bygone era and hear the tale of our 1st Witch of the tour!
Step back in time and discover the unpleasant origins of this now picturesque street.
Learn about the area and hear the tale of magical tree with a Witchy connection.
Make friends with some familiar furry friends as you hear more tales of the unexpected.
Marvel at the grandeur of this medieval masterpiece and hear some more spooky tales.
More witchey tales and a name that might 'spark' some recognition...
The most mystical street.
Almost back where it all began...
Chills are in the air in this hidden courtyard, watch out for someone watching you...
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(457)
We had the wonderful marvellous merlot doing our walk, he was amazing very entertaining and even managed to keep my mini witch n wizard entertained. The walk wasn’t just entertaining but educational too with lots of historical facts about york’s witchcraft and general history definitely worth booking to enrich your York experience!
The Magnificent Merlot brought us safely through the history and destinies of the poor witches of York. A very nice experience! Such a knowledgeable and humble guide. Should be credited for doing this tour in a woolen hat during a heatwave. 30 degrees today.
This walking tour was excellent. The guide had a great balance of history, “witchy” references, and humor.
Cornelius did an excellent job guiding us through the city and putting on an excellent performance while sharing true stories from York's past. Highly recommended!
Cornelius provided a fun tour around the city - giving us interesting insights in a fun and informative fashion. This was a great introduction to York and took us into parts of the city we wouldn’t gave otherwise discovered.
Super pleasant Cornelius. A true actor. I loved it.
Fabulous tour of the city with a great mix of comedy and storytelling. Entertaining and engaging, Cornelius gave us a great tour around the city, pointing out bits we certainly would’ve missed.
Fun, informative and brilliantly presented by Cornelius Piper!
The walking tour was fantastic! Cornelius Piper was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating historical facts with the group. We learned loads of interesting things about York and had plenty of laughs along the way too. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting York – it’s a great way to see the best parts of the city and discover the stories behind its streets!
Nutmeg was a wonderful guide who told the stories of the witches with knowledge and humour. My husband and I enjoyed the tour very much and added a touch of magic to our time in York.
