Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York: Award-Winning Gruesome History Walk
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York
Join Mad Alice on The Bloody Tour of York, an award-winning, gruesome history walk through the medieval streets. Discover the city's ghosts, witches, murderers, and more!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- York Minster - See the splendour of one of Britain’s largest Gothic Cathedrals.
- Stonegate - A vibrant street with Snickleways to visit
- The Roman Column - Discover the origins of the city beginning with the Romans
- Shambles - One of the city’s prettiest street. Travel back in time down this meandering Medieval street, originally the home of the butchers and once home to one of York’s Saints, Margaret Clitherow
- Jorvik Viking Centre - Arriving in AD 866, the Vikings left their mark on the city.
- Clifford’s Tower - Once a grand Castle built by William the Conqueror, now little remains apart from the motte and bailey, it was once the site of a terrible tragedy
What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour
Additional Information
The Blood-Soaked Journey of York is an acclaimed guided tour of this historic City.
Accompany the eccentric Mad Alice as you navigate the city’s archaic alleys while learning about its chilling past. Spirits, Sorceresses, assassins, and Royals have all left their bloody imprints.
A thrilling educational voyage and an intriguing glimpse into one of Britain’s most cherished cities, Mad Alice assures a night that you will ‘Recall, recall…’
Appropriate for all age groups.
Yorkshire Choice Awards 2023
Yorkshire Post Awards 2023
Visit York Tourism Awards 2022
White Rose Awards 2020
*Visit York Tourism Awards 2020
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Visit York Tourism Awards - Experience of the Year 2019
Visit York Tourism Awards - Guided Tour of the Year 2019 Visit England Tourism Awards - Tourism Superstar, Bronze Award 2018
Visit York Tourism Awards - Visitor Experience of the Year 2018, Highly Commended Winner York Culture Award - Performing Artist 2016
Location
College Street
Outside St. William's College, College Street, York, YO1 7JF
The black and white building at the back of York Minster
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Champa_c
May 22, 2024
Very interesting and... - Very interesting and entertaining. It was impressive that the guide remembered the names of the participants and talked to different ones when walking from one point to another. Even my husband, who does not like tours, enjoyed it.
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Carmenac215pc
May 22, 2024
What a memory!! - Mad Alice is both educational and entertaining. We all loved her. Super great tour that was just the right length, just the right amount of history and just the right amount of blood.
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Sarah_c
May 21, 2024
Good for kids. - I am an eleven year old kid and this was a fun and not boring way to learn about the history of York. It wasn't very scary but there was a lot of gruesome history. I took a picture with her at the end. I would recommend this to kids and adults.
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Phillipnelson
May 20, 2024
Engaging stories to learn York’s history - Alice is a talented and engaging story teller. The tour is fun and entertaining, while also educational. I left with a much deeper understanding of York and its history. Of note, it was more than a ghost tour, although ghosts were part of it. It was a walk through York’s colorful history. Highly recommended.
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Inspire61189852321
May 19, 2024
Bloody Tour...bloody brilliant! - Mad Alice was absolutely brilliant! She involved everyone, so knowledgeable and took the time to speak to each guest and get to know them! I would definitely recommend her tour! Jo & Dean (aka Dick Turpin!)
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492fionac
May 19, 2024
Absolutely amazing tour of York...Not just ghosts!!! - Absolutely amazing tour!!!! Booked to go with my sister on our last night in York. Alice is fantastic, somehow remembered everyone's name and gave a really interesting and funny account of Yorks history. Really informative and enjoyable... we will tour with her again when we come back
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617helena
May 19, 2024
100% must do - Absolutely fantastic tour. Mad Alice has so much knowledge and is so fun and engaging. We will be returning to York to see the museums etc that she recommended. Thank you for a fantastic time
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Virginia_c
May 19, 2024
A must-do tour. Fun and informative! - Spectacular! She did a great job of projecting her voice and wrangling the group so that we could always see/hear everything, and her personality was just darling! Absolutely loved it!!! Very fun.
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Slavende
May 18, 2024
Amazing, highly recommend - Amazing tour. Mad Alice is creative and entertaining and a great way to learn about the bloody history of York. Not just about ghosts, but there is some of that. It’s an amazing performance rather than just elaborate ghost stories. Thoroughly recommend.
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Christine_h
May 21, 2024
Fun little tour to start our stay in York! - Alice was funny and very personable. She was a great tour guide. It was a great way to start off our stay in York.
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