Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Best of York Award
Overview
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and York's ONLY tour created for families with children!
WINNER #1 Best Family Experience in the World 2025 - TripAdvisor
WINNER Experience of the Year 2025 - Visit York
WINNER Best of York 2024 - Visit York
WINNER Best Tour 2023 to 2025 - Little Vikings
Join The Wizard of York for spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun! Ideal for ages 5-10 in particular, or big kids with a silly sense of humour...
A great alternative to a ghost walk, this tour focuses on FUN over frights. A truly magical and memorable experience that Harry Potter fans will go Potty for (but no knowledge of the wizarding world required!)
*Tours will take place with one of two Wizard Guides, either Phoenix the Red OR Viridian The Green*
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun!
What To Expect
Meet at the bottom of The Shambles by the railings of St Crux Church, look for The Wizard Walk sign!
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
York's shortest street (with the longest name!), and a wonderfully whimsical place to set the scene for our enchanting walk around this spellbinding city!
Options
Sunday Tours
Afternoon Schedule
Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Best of York Award 2024
Reviews
897 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic family trip
Janet L,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The wizard was fab had some light hearted jokes for all to enjoy and the kids loved him, fun trip to book for the family would recommend⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Daft as a brush a good laugh
John H,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good fun event the wizard is daft as abrush. The wizard kept us entertained on a wet cold day in York. The children enjoyed his jokes and tricks.
Great for families with youinger children
Ian A,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
4.00Entertaining for families with children under 10 years of age. Was a good way to view the town centre although was not focused on the sites or history of York. Not what I expected but very good for younger kids.
Amazing, so entertaining for all ages
Susan L,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00If anyone was born to do a job is his, all the family enjoyed the whole experience and he was so professional
Recommended for families
Diane S,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good fun and entertaining, well planned, funny for adults and kids, the Wizard managed the group/crowds really well, my eight year old granddaughter loved it!
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