York’s Haunted Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
- 0.8–1.3 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
York is Europe’s most haunted city. Its over 2,000 years of turbulent history has created the perfect environment for lingering spirits. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll visit the city’s most haunted public houses, each one teeming with tales of ghostly figures and unexplained phenomena. The tour starts at Bootham Bar, one of York’s ancient gateways to the city. You’ll weave through medieval streets to visit historic pubs like the Hole in the Wall, where a prison hatch once allowed patrons to pass drinks to unfortunate inmates, and the Guy Fawkes Inn, named after one of Britain’s most notorious would-be assassins. Along the way, you’ll find out how the city’s pubs have been the setting for tragic deaths, sinister plots, and unexplained hauntings that continue to this day. You’ll hear about the Mad Maid who still cleans the Dean Court Hotel, the ghostly Roman soldier in the Hole in the Wall’s cellar, and the bride who appears only to those suffering from recent heartbreak.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
You’ll pass by Bootham Bar, a historic stone gateway that once formed part of York’s medieval city defenses.
You’ll pass by the Hole in the Wall, a traditional York pub known for its historic setting and classic atmosphere. Please note that entry to the pub and any purchases made there are not included in this tour.
You’ll pass by Dean Court in York, a notable historic hotel overlooking York Minster. Please note that entry to the hotel and any costs related to visiting or dining there are not included in this tour.
You’ll see York Minster, one of the largest and most magnificent Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe. Please note that entry to the Minster is not included in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Guy Fawkes Inn, a historic pub and hotel said to stand on the birthplace of Guy Fawkes. Please note that entry to the inn and any purchases made there are not included in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Snickleway Inn, a historic pub in York reputed to be one of the city’s most haunted. Please note that entry to the inn and any purchases made there are not included in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Golden Fleece, a historic pub in York famous for its ghost stories and traditional interior. Please note that entry to the pub and any purchases made there are not included in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Black Swan, a historic pub in York known for its timber-framed exterior and traditional charm. Please note that entry to the pub and any purchases made there are not included in this tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts in front of Bootham Bar. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in York
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 186 experiences we list in York.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 108 of 186.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About York
York is a walled cathedral city in northern England, a place of Roman and Viking history, medieval lanes and a vast Gothic minster.
York Minster, among the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, towers over the city, and its stained glass includes the Great East Window, one of the biggest areas of medieval glass in the country. Medieval walls, the longest in England, encircle the old centre and can be walked along the top. The Shambles, a narrow lane of leaning timber-framed buildings, was once the street of butchers.
Top-ranked sights in York: York Minster, Clifford's Tower, The Shambles.
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