Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Dare you take a trip into the past and uncover some of York’s turbulent and tragic history? A past that manifests itself in the unexplained sightings of shadows haunting our streets and buildings.
Let us take you on a journey through the streets and snickleways and tell you about the shadows of York.
Note: The tour is rated PG and not recommended for under 8's.
The stories change from time to time. But they do contain in depth historic details, some of which can be dark, sad or gory.
These may include executions, plague, suicide or any other grim facts.
Some young children may find it disturbing. Please check FAQ for more information.
The shadows are waiting for you...
Entertainment
WiFi on board
No wheelchairs provided
Departure Point
23 High Petergate, York YO1 7HS, UK
We meet outside the front of St Michael Le Belfrey church which is next to the Guy Fawkes Inn (If the Church has an event on then please meet outside the Guy Fawkes Inn which is right next to it) please arrive before the start time on your ticket.
Return Details
Shambles, York YO1, UK
The tour will normally finish on or near the Shambles.
York Minster, York, United Kingdom We will walk outside around part if the Minster.
Shambles, York, United Kingdom Shambles is a 15th century street, originally built as a meat market but mow jome to many Harry Potter shops. 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for children under 8 or of a nervous disposition.
No drunk or disorderly behaviour is acceptable. Anyone misbehaving will be turned away without refund. Private bookings available for large groups or hen parties. (subject to availability)
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Sarah H
27 Feb 2025
Great fun. Josh, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and hilarious! Enjoyed some of the more gory details of goings-on in old York
569adelet
26 Feb 2025
Josh was a wonderful host and the tour was well worth it, getting to hear about the darker parts of Yorks history and it's people (alive and dead)
Maria_G
24 Feb 2025
Our guide Mackenzie was very knowledgeable and insightful. We were shown around the city and told some interesting stories.
Some would make your toes curl. She went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.
This tour in
England
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Shadows of York
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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