History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

4.4 (32 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Most visitors choose between a highlights walk, a wall walk, or a ghost tour. This self-guided tour gives you the best of all three in a single route — from Roman ruins and Viking history to chilling tales told at the right moments, in the right places.

With your phone as your guide, you'll walk atop the ancient city walls, squeeze through snickelways, and hear why the Golden Fleece pub claims over fifteen resident ghosts. This tour is ideal for those who are in York for a day and want to get a taste of everything that York has to offer while having the freedom to linger and dive deeper into the sites that capture their interest.

Pause for a pint, duck into the Shambles for photos, or linger inside York Minster — then pick up right where you left off. No group to keep up with, no fixed start time. Available in 9 languages with offline access.

Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours. If it's not for you, it comes with a full refund guarantee.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android app. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Audio and written guide for 19 locations
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location
Not included: Entrance fees: This tour is meant to be experienced on the outside and includes no entry to sigths

Itinerary

St. Mary's Abbey

10 min

Walk among ruins of a church, destroyed not by war but by a king's grudge
Multangular Tower

5 min

Spot the line in the stonework where Roman hands stopped and medieval builders picked up
King's Manor

Passing by

Trace how an abbot's luxury residence survived the very purge that destroyed the abbey next door
Bootham Bar

5 min

Discover the medieval gates of York, known as "bars," and pass beneath the gate that once faced Scotland
Robin Hood Tower

5 min

Hear why wealthy Georgians fought to keep York's crumbling walls private — and how the public won.
Monk Bar

5 min

Discover how this historic bar also served as a home and a site for public proclamations.
Treasurer's House

Passing by

Hear about the famous sightings of spectral Roman soldiers and other hauntings within this storied mansion.
Statue of Constantine the Great

5 min

Discover the modern sculpture of Constantine, commemorating his proclamation as Emperor in York in AD 306 and his legalization of Christianity.
York Minster

Passing by

Marvel at York Minster, a towering masterpiece of Gothic and medieval architecture, reflecting centuries of craftsmanship and spiritual significance. Discover its stunning exterior and pause the tour if you wish to enter.
Stonegate

10 min

Follow the ancient Roman road buried beneath this shopping street, once rutted by ox-carts hauling Minster stone.
Stop 11

5 min

Piece together the tale of Mad Alice on the snickelway that once bore her name
Stop 12

10 min

Explore Shambles, a beautifully preserved medieval street known for its narrow lanes, timber-framed buildings, and rich history as York's primary butcher area. Explore unique shops, enjoy the charming atmosphere, and discover historical sites like the shrine of St. Margaret Clitherow.
Stop 13

Passing by

Pause at York's most haunted pub, where over fifteen spirits reportedly refuse to leave — including a one-eyed regular.
Stop 14

Passing by

Pause at the headquarters of York's medieval investors
Stop 15

Passing by

See where archaeologists unearthed a Viking city preserved beneath modern streets, complete with silk from the Far East.
York Castle Museum

Passing by

Count the hangings that took place on this site before it traded justice for curiosities
Clifford's Tower

Passing by

End at the mound where a hundred and fifty people sought refuge — and never came back down.
St. Michael le Belfrey Church

Passing by

Pause at the church where Guy Fawkes was baptised — and find out why his old school still refuses to burn his effigy.
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

5 min

Stand on the world's shortest street with the longest name, and consider why no one can agree what it means

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To start the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform. Can’t find it? Search “Tourific” in your email (and spam folder).

End point

The end point is at Clifford's Tower which is the last stop on the tour

Using your ticket

You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before the day of the tour. You can still cancel if your plans change.

⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.