Deathly Dark Walking Tour of York with Theatrical Storytelling, 90 Minutes, Experience of the Year 2024
by The Deathly Dark Tours
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The Deathly Dark Walking Tour of York with Theatrical Storytelling lasts 90 minutes and takes place in various locations around York. The tour begins at Coffee Yard, where the guide spends about five minutes sharing stories about grim events that occurred in York's Snickleways. The group then walks to Stonegate for a ten-minute talk about buildings with spooky historical significance. Next, the tour moves to Minster Yard, where the guide discusses York Minster and its unofficial ghost stories for ten minutes. The route continues to Bedern Hall, located in the darker back streets, where several grim tales are told without a fixed time limit. Afterward, the tour visits Coppergate for a ten-minute story featuring ghostly figures such as an angry Viking or a grumpy businesswoman. The group then passes through a warped and unusual old street for about ten minutes to observe its unique character. The tour ends at Clifford's Tower, where the guide shares significant stories related to the location's dark history; this stop depends on availability and has no fixed duration. The tour includes a theatrical storytelling guide and does not have scheduled restroom breaks. Group sizes range from 20 to 50 people depending on the season. The tour is family friendly, though some stories may be upsetting, so children must remain with a parent or guardian. Dogs are welcome, and the tour is LGBTQ+ friendly. Private and small group tours can be arranged on request. Guests who are heavily intoxicated or disorderly will be asked to leave without a refund. This tour has been recognized as Experience of the Year 2024.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Coffee Yard
The tour begins at Coffee Yard where the guide introduces stories about terrible events that occurred in the Snickleways of York. This stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Stonegate
At Stonegate, the guide discusses several buildings with spooky historical significance that remain standing despite their pasts being forgotten; this stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Minster Yard
The group visits Minster Yard to hear stories related to York Minster, a large central building officially without ghosts but with some unofficial ghost tales shared; this stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Bedern Hall
In the dark back streets around Bedern Hall, the guide recounts grim stories connected to this area. The stop duration is not fixed.
Coppergate
This 10-minute stop covers ghost stories linked to Coppergate, including tales about an angry Viking and a grumpy businesswoman.
10 min
Unnamed street
The tour includes a 10-minute visit to a warped and unusual old street in York noted for its distinct character.
10 min
Clifford's Tower
The final stop is at the steps of Clifford's Tower, where the guide shares stories of dark history associated with this site. This stop is subject to availability and has no fixed duration.
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at The Deathly Dark Tours, 4 Grape Lane YO1 7HU. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the advertised start time. If the booking office is open you will be checked in at the desk, otherwise your guide will meet you outside.
End point
The tour may end at St Crux courtyard on The Shambles depending on guide, foot traffic and weather. To find your way back to the city centre, just retrace the last bit of the tour, but if you feel a bit turned around please do ask your guide for assistance!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Deathly Dark Walking Tour of York with Theatrical Storytelling, 90 Minutes, Experience of the Year 2024
by The Deathly Dark Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£28Overview
The Deathly Dark Walking Tour of York with Theatrical Storytelling lasts 90 minutes and takes place in various locations around York. The tour begins at Coffee Yard, where the guide spends about five minutes sharing stories about grim events that occurred in York's Snickleways. The group then walks to Stonegate for a ten-minute talk about buildings with spooky historical significance. Next, the tour moves to Minster Yard, where the guide discusses York Minster and its unofficial ghost stories for ten minutes. The route continues to Bedern Hall, located in the darker back streets, where several grim tales are told without a fixed time limit. Afterward, the tour visits Coppergate for a ten-minute story featuring ghostly figures such as an angry Viking or a grumpy businesswoman. The group then passes through a warped and unusual old street for about ten minutes to observe its unique character. The tour ends at Clifford's Tower, where the guide shares significant stories related to the location's dark history; this stop depends on availability and has no fixed duration. The tour includes a theatrical storytelling guide and does not have scheduled restroom breaks. Group sizes range from 20 to 50 people depending on the season. The tour is family friendly, though some stories may be upsetting, so children must remain with a parent or guardian. Dogs are welcome, and the tour is LGBTQ+ friendly. Private and small group tours can be arranged on request. Guests who are heavily intoxicated or disorderly will be asked to leave without a refund. This tour has been recognized as Experience of the Year 2024.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Coffee Yard
The tour begins at Coffee Yard where the guide introduces stories about terrible events that occurred in the Snickleways of York. This stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Stonegate
At Stonegate, the guide discusses several buildings with spooky historical significance that remain standing despite their pasts being forgotten; this stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Minster Yard
The group visits Minster Yard to hear stories related to York Minster, a large central building officially without ghosts but with some unofficial ghost tales shared; this stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Bedern Hall
In the dark back streets around Bedern Hall, the guide recounts grim stories connected to this area. The stop duration is not fixed.
Coppergate
This 10-minute stop covers ghost stories linked to Coppergate, including tales about an angry Viking and a grumpy businesswoman.
10 min
Unnamed street
The tour includes a 10-minute visit to a warped and unusual old street in York noted for its distinct character.
10 min
Clifford's Tower
The final stop is at the steps of Clifford's Tower, where the guide shares stories of dark history associated with this site. This stop is subject to availability and has no fixed duration.
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at The Deathly Dark Tours, 4 Grape Lane YO1 7HU. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the advertised start time. If the booking office is open you will be checked in at the desk, otherwise your guide will meet you outside.
End point
The tour may end at St Crux courtyard on The Shambles depending on guide, foot traffic and weather. To find your way back to the city centre, just retrace the last bit of the tour, but if you feel a bit turned around please do ask your guide for assistance!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.