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.

Customer Ratings
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Maisies_travels
Jul 18, 2025
Full on magical experience - If history class had been taught by Marlo, I’d probably have a PhD by now… or at least know the difference between a “fun fact” and an “I-can’t-stop-laughing” fact. We were a tiny group, but Marlo treated us like a sold-out stadium tour—complete with jokes, energy, and enough historical nuggets to make us all feel like genius time travelers. He didn’t just keep the historical facts flying; he practically launched them at us like glitter cannons—sparkly, surprising, and impossible to ignore. We walked away feeling both smarter and way more entertained than we had any right to be. If you ever get the chance to tour with Marlo, don’t hesitate. Even if you’re the only one in the group, he’ll still give you the kind of experience that feels like a Netflix special crossed with a TED Talk. 10/10 would happily time travel with Marlo again.
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Darren_g
Jul 16, 2025
Great Tour - Our guide was great, she got into and stayed in character through the whole tour which made it a lot of fun. Our guide gave us loads of info, not just about witches but also rats about the area we walked around. The guide spoke clearly and loud enough to hear her anywhere we went. This tour was a highlight of our day, we loved it.
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503kaths
Jul 13, 2025
Witches Walk. - Thoroughly enjoyed our tour,lots of facts and history Merlot was a super guide, very knowledgeable along with funny quips. A fun tour Thank you.
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Melbgirl123
Jun 27, 2025
Entertaining - The tour was very entertaining. It went for 75 minutes and the witches Willow was knowledgeable and played her character so well that passer by tourists kept on taking sneaky pictures of her
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Evew496
Jun 25, 2025
Just wow - Wow. Just wow. Merlot the magnificent was amazing!!! This was truly a great experience on my holiday to England. Made me feel like I had a true English local experience. Much love from the Netherlands!
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J7128vusharong
Jun 25, 2025
Entertaining ways to learn hidden histories of York - We had a fab time, learning about hidden history and the witches of York. Willow is super friendly and led us on a little tour telling us about the witches (and those accused of witchcraft) who lived in York. Highly recommended!
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Kellyg430
Jun 21, 2025
Coven Nix! - This is a great tour for anyone who wants some gruesome history and some great laughs. Nix was an excellent guide. Very proud to be a part of her coven. Good luck with Gary.
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V9467gvjoyp
Jul 14, 2025
Worth a check - entertaining - The witch was knowledgeable and entertaining and walked us around central York. Pointing out relevant information and sharing light hearted jokes
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Olmie75
Jul 2, 2025
Decently small group for walking tour. - Enthusiastic host, group reasonably small (8 people). Not bad for a quick walking tour of key downtown spots and some storytelling.
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Kurtb676
Jul 14, 2025
Not a good experience - The person was not loud enough to hear, took up down stairs and went quickly even with my mom in a wheelchair. We dropped out after about 10 minutes
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).