York: ghosts and legends
York · United Kingdom
from 16 £ per person
You will walk through the old centre of York. You will hear the stories people tell about the city. You will see a street of old leaning wooden houses. You will hear about Roman soldiers a man says he saw in a cellar. You will see the great church, and the narrow alleys called snickelways. You will see a pub that calls itself the most haunted in York. You will see the shortest street in York, with a very long name. You will hear a legend about a woman named Alice — and learn it may be only a story. Everything is close. We walk slowly. We stop whenever you want.
What you'll see
- The Shambles, the street of leaning wooden houses
- The Golden Fleece, the pub that calls itself the most haunted in York
- Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, the shortest street with the longest name
- Treasurer's House, where a man said he saw Roman soldiers
- York Minster and the alleys called snickelways
- Mad Alice Lane, the legend that may be only a name
What's included
- A local guide who knows York's stories
- A calm pace with stops to listen and look
- Stories told as legends, with no scares
- Recommendations for after the tour
Who it's for
For those who want to know York through its stories. Suitable for all ages; no scares and no fear.
Details
- Categories
- Legends, History
- Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Meeting point
- King's Square, at the top of The Shambles
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Terrain
- Uneven (cobbles)
- Distance on foot
- Medium (2–5 km)
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
- Toilets available
- Rest stops
- Public transport near the meeting point
Price by group size
- Small group (5–8): 24 £
- Standard (9–15): 16 £
- Intimate (2–4): 32 £