Murders, Crime, and Mystery Walking Tour
Discover the ancient walled city of York on a private tour led by a local Yorkshireman and former police officer, exploring landmarks such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, The Shambles, and St George’s Field. Guests learn about the city’s chilling criminal history, from tales of the Yorkshire Ripper and Dick Turpin to the old York Magistrates Court and the beginnings of one of the world’s oldest police forces.
The tour weaves together history, mystery, and local lore, highlighting 14th-century streets that inspired the Harry Potter films and sites that have stood for over 2,000 years. It concludes at Guy Fawkes Inn, a traditional Yorkshire pub overlooking York Minster, offering a memorable end to an immersive journey through York’s past.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Learn what it's like to be 'on the beat' in York whilst visiting York Minster, Clifford's Tower and other must-see landmarks.
Discover the ancient walled city of York on a private tour led by a local Yorkshireman and former police officer, exploring landmarks such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, The Shambles, and St George’s Field. Guests learn about the city’s chilling criminal history, from tales of the Yorkshire Ripper and Dick Turpin to the old York Magistrates Court and the beginnings of one of the world’s oldest police forces.
The tour weaves together history, mystery, and local lore, highlighting 14th-century streets that inspired the Harry Potter films and sites that have stood for over 2,000 years. It concludes at Guy Fawkes Inn, a traditional Yorkshire pub overlooking York Minster, offering a memorable end to an immersive journey through York’s past.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
