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York: Dark History Walking Tour

4.6  / 5
205 reviews
Activity provider:Britannia Routes Tours Ltd
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Guided tour

York: Dark History Walking Tour

Activity provider:Britannia Routes Tours Ltd
4.6  / 5
205 reviews

From $13.33 per person

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.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Drake's Fish & Chips

  • York

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (5 minutes)

  • Shambles

    Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • Saint Andrewgate

    Guided tour (6 minutes)

  • Minster Gates

    Guided tour (6 minutes)

  • Constantine the Great

    Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • St Michael Le Belfrey

    Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • Stonegate

    Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Kings Square, York YO1 8BH, UK

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • 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
Full description

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.

Includes
  • Walking tour
  • Live guide
Not suitable for
  • People with heart problems

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Date

Meeting point

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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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Video recording

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 205 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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Brandon – CanadaNovember 8, 2023 – Verified booking
This tour started for us at the start of dusk. It takes you throughout the town and distills interesting facts and stories surrounding the town of York and it’s history , the dark history. The tour guide is charismatic and appeals to any level of enthusiasm / energy level towards “dark history” with interactive (my spouse initially is much more interested than myself ). I highly recommend this tour for anyone who enjoys history or thrilling entertainment.
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Isabel – United KingdomNovember 7, 2023 – Verified booking
Ben was wonderful! We learnt so much in what felt like a short-space of time, but we managed to cover half of York it seems. It was as grim as is promised, but there is definitely heart in the stories being told. For a small group, I felt like we were all captivated by Ben’s storytelling and it made for a wonderfully interesting and entertaining evening walk. Thanks again, Ben!
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Alexa – FranceNovember 1, 2023 – Verified booking
Ellie is great at telling stories, making them relatable, and making you feel really immersed in that world for a moment. She’s clearly very passionate about history and that’s important, as opposed to someone just going through the motions of their job.
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