Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York
Overview
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⚠️ York’s past isn’t just history. It’s a hauntingly good story.
Forget vampires & ghost hunts — real horror doesn’t wear fangs. York’s past is drenched in blood, superstition, and strange stories..
Explore ghostly tales, decide for yourself what’s real, what’s legend.
Peek into the curious world of paranormal science and alchemy.
Encounter humans far scarier than anything supernatural.
Uncover the chilling truth behind persecution, plague, and a time when torture was the medieval social media of the day.
Are these eerie tales simply childhood spook stories — or were they used to control, punish, and persuade?
It’s a twisted history lesson wrapped in myth, murder and Mystery.
️ Perfect for:
Curious minds
Brave souls
Sceptics, believers & history lovers
️ Duration: 75–90 minutes
Departure: On time (ghosts don’t do late)
Families welcome – parental discretion advised (you know your little goblins best - recommend 8+)
⚠️ Attend at your own risk.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We Recommend Children be aged 8 or over
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Live guide
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Clifford's Tower
Experience stories of debtors, felons and persecution.
York
Walk through dark snickleways and streets. Hear the truth behind this quaint city.
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Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not a ghost walk, something infinitely better. A real life horror story of York.
K1732SDamandac,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walk is phenomenal, the stories chilling and told so well. The chap doing our tour was funny and knowledgeable. . York your history is bloody and terrible and We all loved it.
Excellent guide and tour!
Sarah V,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good tour around the city, the guide was excellent, definitely worth the money! Very enjoyable evening!
A wonderful tour of York with history and the paranormal intertwined
E4073XCjills,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was absolutely fantastic and catered for me whilst I was in a wheelchair due to a broken foot. Absolutely amazing to hear about the history of York with such passion. Thoroughly recommend!
Great facts, friendly guide
Kate C,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was super knowledgable and really friendly. Our children (age 10 and 13) who love Horrible Histories, really enjoyed the tour.
Absolutely loved this tour
Sapphirevenus75,
Jun 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic evening tour, our guide was engaging,entertaining, funny and all round brilliant with his stories and history of the places we visited. I would recommend this for those who like something different and darker and I even learnt a lot along the way.
interesting evening walk
jenniferl251,
Jun 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00went on the walk with Sophie, very interesting and we learned a lot about Stratford on Avon,would recommend it
Must go on this tour!!
Melanie F,
Jun 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting walking tour with Jack. Myself and my other half were well engrossed in the stories and facts. Didnt want the tour to end. Amazing to find out info!! If had walked around by ourselves we would have never known!!
Fantastic Dark Chronicles walk!!
771indiad,
Jun 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We truely enjoyed this tour with our incredible guide Jez. Jez had a way with words that could make the hair on your arms stand up. We loved learning the history of the town, and enjoyed the humour and clear passion that our guide had. Would absolutely come back with friends, thank you Jez, for making this such a memorable experience. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Entertaining and informative
practicalwanderlust,
Jun 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Interesting stories, good scenery, historic with just enough gore and spookiness. Our guide Sophie was phenomenal!
Dark history and some interesting additions!
V889MAgarys,
Jun 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was an hour and 15 minutes and gave a good insight into Stratford, without you know who! Sophie was very friendly and knowledgeable and we loved it.
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