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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

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Overview
  • Explore York's old town on this witchcraft themed walking tour
  • Packed with true stories and delivered by a character guide
  • Travel back through time and explore a very different side to York
  • Start at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate and see York Minster, Petergate, and Stonegate

Activity location

    • York
    • York, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York YO1 8BL, UK | Meet at the street sign "Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate". Look out for your guide dressed in a witch costume.
    • York, England, United Kingdom

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Sun, 16 June
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional character-guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Walking tour

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Join your characterful witch guide and hear the true historical tales of suspected Yorkshire witches across the ages. Delve into fascinating pieces of York's history along the way too; secrets of St Crux Church, York Minster, Petergate, Swinegate and so very much more await on this character led walking tour.

Your friendly costumed guide will enchant you on this exciting escapade, seamlessly weaving history with vibrant storytelling. Did these Yorkshire witches deserve their fates? Cross York’s cobbles and uncover the truth about the likes of Mad Alice – was she driven to insanity? What about John Wrightson, was he really a “Wrong-son”? Mary Bateman; wise woman or murderer? And did Margaret Clitheroe really deserve her fate…? You make your own mind up on this magical educational journey to the past.

Be transported through the twists and turns of York's gates (streets!) and snickelways. You will shuffle down Shambles, hop through King's Square, amble along “Bookbinders Alley” and saunter down Stonegate. The breathtakingly iconic York Minster cannot be missed, and your faithful guide will happily point out a pub where a very famous plotter lived. You’ll learn of hauntings, meet a certain little red devil and discover a building that was hidden away for decades…

In an experience that brings together true stories, history, and a wisdom that we can learn from our terrible ways of the past, you are sure to be enthralled by this enchanting city and Yorkshire’s rich witchy chronicles.

*Please note this is an outdoor walking tour so dress for the weather, my dears.

Location

Activity location

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    • York
    • York, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York YO1 8BL, UK | Meet at the street sign "Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate". Look out for your guide dressed in a witch costume.
    • York, England, United Kingdom