York Witches and History Walking Tour: Explore the Dark Mysteries of Witchcraft in Medieval York

Discover the dark mysteries of witchcraft in medieval York on this unique and captivating walking tour. Explore the spooky streets and hear tales of the witches of Yorkshire. Dress for the weather and prepare for an enlightening and uplifting experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate - Admire the shortest street with (possibly) the longest name in York.
  • St. Crux Parish Hall - Transport yourself to a bygone era and listen to the story of our first Witch of the tour!
  • Shambles - Travel back in time and uncover the grim origins of this now charming street.
  • Kings Square - Discover the area and…
What's Included
  • Entertaining Character Guide
  • Guided Walking Tour
Additional Information

Embark on a Journey into York’s Shadows…
Get ready for a walking tour like no other! Experience an immersive and educational adventure through history. Embrace the unusual as you wander through York’s dimly lit streets and mysterious snickelways, where the whispers of the past still resonate…
Guided by a charismatic witch, this distinctive and…

Location
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
Meet at the street sign for Whip-Ma-Whap-Ma Gate. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in for your tour. We are unable to provide refunds for no-shows. The start of the tour cannot be delayed due to operational reasons. If you anticipate running late, please contact us as soon as possible.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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K9374cssophief
Feb 25, 2025
A broomstick tour around York - Our Witches tour guide Cornelius Piper was knowledgeable and very engaging, taking us on a walk around the city's streets. Enjoyable for adults and children alike, I would fully recommend to friends.
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Getaway548733
Feb 21, 2025
Recommend!! - Willow was excellent, very eloquent, entertaining and knowledgeable. Covered a good area of York centre and she was full of interesting historical facts and stories.
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Heather_r
Feb 18, 2025
Witch tour - Interesting tour, lots of interesting information. Willow was excellent, lots of stops and time to look at buildings
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Adventure34531329149
Feb 17, 2025
Spellbound! - I had a magical time on the witches tour in York! Our Elder Witch, Nix was absolutely amazing. She had us spellbounded with her wit, dramatic flair and stories. She was both funny and very informative. She had us laughing throughout. I learnt a lot about York dark past and at the same time enjoyed my evening.
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W1512okamyb
Feb 12, 2025
Entertaining and Informative! - Absolutely fabulous tour. Cornelius is such a character and made it so entertaining! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is passing through York - there is so much information packed into 1hr 15! I have come away with many stories to tell! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Adam_t
Feb 12, 2025
Grab a broom, a hat and a cat and learn some of the obscure history of an ancient settlement! - Fun and interactive, great way to see york. Learnt things even though we live here, I'd join the witches coven. Was totally accessible, even with a pram.
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Saf19852013
Feb 12, 2025
An Enchanting Journey through York's Past - There are a fair few walking tours in York, of varying quality, but this one stands out as one of the best. Witch Willow was full of energy and information, and made sure we were all entertained for the full hour-and-a-bit. Despite having lived in the city for a number of years there was plenty of local history I'd never come across, and the few stories I'd heard before were brought to life again thanks to her engaging story-telling. We really got a sense of how the history tied into the places we visited and what it might have felt like to live in York over the centuries. The women's (and men's!) stories were well-balanced - told sensitively for a modern audience while our guide injected humour, interaction and magic to keep the kids entertained. The walking pace was reasonable and the route was short with plenty of stops and fairly flat, but do wrap up warm if you're joining on a winter's night! I'll definitely be bringing visiting friends and family on this tour in the future. Thanks Witch Willow!
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Levip646
Feb 3, 2025
Fantastic tour - Nicholas was amazing ! Fab tour 😍❤️well put together and was full of interesting facts and information, thank you ❤️😀😀😀
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Stretcher65
Feb 3, 2025
The witch theme - Excellent guide, great fun too. The interesting stories around witches of York alongside its history is a refreshing from the norm.
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Sam_g
Feb 1, 2025
Cornelius was brilliant - Absolutely brilliant, cornelius really brought the tour to life and taught me so much even as a frequent visitor to York he thought me so much that I didn’t know
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