York’s Haunted Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Bootham Bar

Passing by

You’ll pass by Bootham Bar, a historic stone gateway that once formed part of York’s medieval city defenses.
Stop 2

Passing by

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.
Stop 3

Passing by

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.
York Minster

Passing by

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.
Stop 5

Passing by

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.
Snickleway Inn

Passing by

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.
Stop 7

Passing by

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.
The Black Swan

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

The tour ends at the Black Swan at 23 Peasholme Grn.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]