Find out what hides in the dark side of York's past on a guided walking tour. Wander through the streets of this ancient city and hear stories of rogues, villains, saints, death, plague, and torture.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
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- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Starting location:
Drake's Fish & Chips
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Finish at:
Kings Square, York YO1 8BH, UK
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Learn the truth behinds York's abandoned plague child from your local guide
- Witness iconic landmarks such as York Minster from a new, terrifying perspective
- Discover secrets and grim stories of the untold truth of York's dark past
- Listen to fascinating tales about York's historical saints and sinners
- Explore hidden locations and secret spots that only the locals know about
Delve into York's darkest history and hear tales of murder, death, torture, and plague on this guided walking tour. Go on a historical journey to explore the grim stories and untold truths that lurk behind York's facade. Discover long-forgotten secrets, and travel back almost 2000 years to the roots of Eboracum.
Find out what happened to the criminals of this city, what happened to the innocent, and what really happens in the shadows of York's mysterious alleyways and streets. Listen to the tale of York's abandoned plague child, and gain a new perspective on the city's iconic sights, like York Minster.
- Walking tour
- Live guide
- People with heart problems
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Participants
Date
6.45 is the time the tour leaves the departure point at Drakes Fish and Chip Shop, Petergate, on the corner of King's Square. Your guide will call out 5 minutes before.
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- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Video recording