York Witchcraft and Spooky Walking Tour

Experience this entertaining walking tour like no other. Dare to treat yourself to something special. This unique and alternative walking tour features historical tales, with a focus on those relating to Witchcraft, the spooky, and the strange. Your guide will be a characterful witch who will captivate you with this engaging often enlightening and ultimately uplifting experience.
Explore the dimly lit streets and spooky snickets of Yorks Medieval Old Town. Watch out on the cobbles as you lend your ears to terrible tales of the Witches of Yorkshire. Tread lightly as you walk on the very ground these mysterious and sometimes sinister events occurred.

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

Meeting Point

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate, York YO1 7NT, UK

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.

What's included:

• Entertaining Character Guide
• Guided Walking Tour

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York

Marvel at the shortest street with (possibly) the longest name in York

5 minutes

St. Crux Parish Hall

Pavement, York, YO1 9UP

Imagine yourself in the days of a bygone era and hear the tale of our 1st Witch of the tour!

8 minutes

Shambles

11 Shambles, , York, YO1 7LZ

Step back in time and discover the unpleasant origins of this now picturesque street.

5 minutes

Kings Square

City Centre, York, YO1 8BH

Learn about the area and hear the tale of magical tree with a Witchy connection.

8 minutes

High Petergate

High Petergate, York

Make friends with some familiar furry friends as you hear more tales of the unexpected.

5 minutes

York Minster

Minster Yard, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

Marvel at the grandeur of this medieval masterpiece and hear some more spooky tales.

10 minutes

St. Michael le Belfrey Church

High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN

More witchey tales and a name that might 'spark' some recognition...

5 minutes

Barley Hall

2 Coffee Yard, Stonegate, York, YO1 8AR

Chills are in the air in this hidden courtyard, watch out for someone watching you...

5 minutes

Shambles Market

5 Silver Street, York, YO1 8RY

Almost back where it all began...

10 minutes