• Guy Fawkes Inn - Guy Fawkes Inn — Birthplace of Treason

The tale of treachery begins at the Guy Fawkes Inn, the birthplace of York’s most notorious figure.

Under ancient beams and flickering candlelight, visitors step into a world of secret plots and deadly conspiracies.

Here, Guy Fawkes’ journey is traced from a young boy in York to the mastermind behind one of England’s boldest acts of rebellion — the Gunpowder Plot.

Dark secrets and whispered betrayals await as the heart of a scheme that could have altered history forever is explored.

• King’s Manor - King’s Manor — Power, Politics, and Betrayal

At King’s Manor, York’s story takes a darker turn. Once the seat of royal power under Henry VIII, these walls witnessed the harsh realities of rebellion and control.

Discover how the King’s iron grip on the North was established — and how York’s citizens navigated a world where loyalty was a matter of life or death.

• The Last Drop Inn - The Last Drop Inn — A Final Toast to the Damned

As night falls, the chilling Last Drop Inn is reached, a place forever tied to York’s bloodstained past.

At the Last Drop Inn, York’s condemned took their final drink before facing execution. Their crimes, desperate bargains, and final moments haunt these ancient walls.

Their forgotten stories are remembered, from a time when death was just a heartbeat away.

• Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow - The Shrine of Margaret Clitherow — A Silent Sacrifice

At the Shrine of Margaret Clitherow, the story of a woman who defied the crown and paid with her life is found.

Her brutal and unjust death echoes through York’s dark past, a reminder of the courage required to stand against tyranny.

• Blue Boar - The Blue Boar — York’s Highwayman Haunt

The path twists into legend and infamy at The Blue Boar, where the ghost of York’s most notorious highwayman, Dick Turpin, seems to linger.

Beneath the legend lies a darker truth of violence, betrayal, and death.

• Clifford’s Tower - Clifford’s Tower — Where Rebellion Fell

At Clifford’s Tower, York’s brutal past is etched in stone and blood. From Robert Aske’s doomed uprising to Roger Clifford’s tragic fall, this is a place where rebels died and kings tightened their grip on power.

Their ghosts linger still.

(This part of the tour will take place outside of Clifford’s Tower, so no admission fee is necessary).

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• Dinner
• Gratuities

Gunpowder, Plot and Treason
A Walking Tour Through York’s Darkest Legends

Venture into the shadows of York’s storied past.
From the birthplace of Guy Fawkes to the echoes of the final cries at Clifford’s Tower, “Gunpowder, Plot and Treason” reveals the city’s most spine-chilling stories of rebellion, betrayal, and unsung heroes. Walk in the footsteps of criminals, martyrs, and monarchs — and uncover the dark pulse that still resonates through York’s ancient streets.

History is often penned by the victors — but on this tour, the whispers of those who dared to defy them will be heard.

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