Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 45 Minutes
Do this because
The tour takes you through medieval streets of York, visiting haunted pubs teeming with restless spirits
You'll begin your journey at Bootham Bar, one of York's ancient city gateways
There will be stops at venues like the Golden Fleece and Snickleway Inn, known for their spectral residents
A highlight includes learning about the spectral Roman soldier patrolling a pub cellar and other apparitions
What to expect
York is renowned as Europe's most haunted city, and this self-guided audio tour certainly puts that reputation to the test. Over a span of approximately 45 minutes, you'll navigate through medieval streets, visiting some of the city's most infamous haunted pubs, each teeming with its own ensemble of restless spirits and inexplicable occurrences.Your journey begins at Bootham Bar, one of York's ancient city gateways. From there, the tour takes you inside venues such as the Golden Fleece, reputed to be York's most haunted pub with a dozen resident spirits, and the Snickleway Inn, where it's said the visage of Marmaduke Buckle still appears at an upstairs window. You'll learn about the spectral Roman soldier patrolling a pub cellar, a playful apparition at the Royal Oak, and a WWII airman whose spirit never left.The tour concludes at the Black Swan, home to cursed artefacts and the notorious Top-less Man - a pair of disembodied legs seen descending the stairs before vanishing completely. Your guide for this eerie adventure is History Meets Mystery, a professional immersive theatre company with a fervour for dark history and paranormal storytelling. Their proficiency in performance and traditional storytelling shapes every stop on this tour.
What's included
Audio-guided tour
Downloadable APP
What to remember
Not allowed:
Children under 6 years old
Know in advance:
You'll receive the tour instructions by email after booking
Please download the audio tour before departure while connected to strong WiFi
The tour works offline via GPS once downloaded – no data connection is needed during the experience
You can start at any time and pause or resume the tour as you wish
Remember to bring:
A smartphone and headphones
Comfortable walking shoes
Provider
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Bootham Bar, High Petergate, York, UK
Meeting point:
This self-guided audio tour starts at Bootham Bar. Download the mobile app before arrival and enter your confirmation code. Starting point instructions are provided in the app.