The Underworld Tours: True Crime Walk of York
Description
Take part in this true crime walking tour and uncover the grim realities of York’s criminal past. Along the way, you will learn about executions, arsonists, thieves, forgers, highwaymen, and murderers whose actions left a lasting mark on the city.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stop Lund's Court and learn of the stories about Mad Alice Lane
Discover what lead to the Victorian crime wave of York.
Learn about York's first police force and the fate of a shoemaker.
See the shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow in the Shambles.
Hear about the Journey of Elizabeth's skull in the Golden Fleece Pub.
Learn of the Vikings laws that shaped part of today's legal system.
Discover the history of Dick Turpin's burial.
Learn of the horrific event that took place at the tower.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- York’s streets can be narrow and uneven, with cobbled surfaces. We will always take wheelchair users into consideration when planning our routes. If you use a manually operated wheelchair, we recommend bringing someone to assist you.
Reviews(6)
We had such a fantastic time on the Underworlds Tour of York’s Crimes! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and brought York’s fascinating criminal history to life with brilliant storytelling and just the right amount of humour. It was the perfect mix of history, mystery, and entertainment, and we learned so many interesting facts that we never would have discovered on our own. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting York or even locals looking to learn something new. It’s a unique, memorable experience and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you for such a brilliant evening!
We did the Underworld Tour tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and it was clear he had done a huge amount of research. He kept everyone engaged from start to finish and told each story with real passion, bringing York's darker history to life. His enthusiasm was infectious, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The tour was both informative and entertaining, and we'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting York
wonderful experience, very informative. seen the ghost tours plural advertised for years but always wished for a true crimes experience around york and here it is, highly recommend to anyone interested in the deep history of yorks crimes.
A great experience and a fun way to spend a couple of hours in York. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made for an enjoyable tour. Thank you
This was a refreshing experience after seeing all of the ghost and magic walks in York. The guide was enthusiastic and really knowledgable about the area. The tour lasted about an hour and ended at the castle museum.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, with his enthusiasm it helped to imagine everything that had happened in the past around york. Definitely recommend this tour to learn about the history of criminal activity around york.
