Old Town Witches and History Walking Tour
Step into York’s past with a witch guide, exploring legends, hidden streets, and historic tales.
Led by a costumed, characterful witch, this group tour offers a spellbinding journey into the mysterious past of York, blending immersive exploration, history, and storytelling. The route explores the city's most iconic sites, including the Minster, the Shambles, Petergate, Stonegate, and King's Square, while navigating hidden corners and snickelways to uncover secrets, legends, and historical injustices that have been lost for centuries.
Following the guide through winding streets, you will learn about Yorkshire's real witches and notorious figures, such as Mary Bateman, John Wrightson, and Margaret Clitheroe. Along with these true tales, the tour reveals entertaining and unexpected stories, providing insights into local hauntings, little devils, literary connections, and buildings that have been hidden from view for decades, offering a unique perspective on the ancient city.
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes