Private Tour
York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Delve into the eerie history of York with the Witch Walk, a 90-minute guided tour led by the enigmatic Ragnell Hagathorn. This engaging adventure weaves together haunting tales of witches, ghosts, and other supernatural elements, perfect for both thrill-seekers and families. As you stroll through the historic streets, expect a blend of folklore, humor, and theatrical storytelling that brings the dark past of York to life. Suitable for ages 8 and up, this family-friendly tour ensures a captivating experience for all. The walk operates rain or shine, so dress for the weather and prepare for a memorable evening.
- Guided walking tour lasting approximately 90 minutes
- Family-friendly and suitable for ages 8 and above
- Experience ghost stories alongside folklore and theatrical elements
- Begins at St. Helen’s Square, York at 7:30 PM
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
York
Witch Walk is a 90-minute guided walking tour through the historic streets of York, led by the mysterious and entertaining character Ragnell Hagathorn. Expect fearful folklore, horrible histories, occasional jump scares and theatrical storytelling!
What‘s Included
Admission fee
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York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
York's past brought to life
R7515TUannal,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting tour of the centre of York with the theatrical guide pointing out little gems on the streets and telling the stories that go with them. Many different points of York's history were touched on but all of the stories shared themes that are still relevant today. Ragnell was exuberant, humourous and captivating by turns - an excellent storyteller for an excellent tour!
A great story teller! You must book this!!!!!
Companion63294278413,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour and very entertaining. An amazing story teller! I would recommended and will return on my next trip to York.
Magical witch walk
vickyd3302018,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined the witch walk as part of the York residents weekend, it was a great experience, Ragnell played a fantastic character, very informative throughout, with a great sense of humour to entertain all ages.
KILLA! 🧌
937kaydeng,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a killer experience. It’s spooky but funny. I was so entertained I was quite ready to go again right away lol Highly recommend!
Magical experience 🧹🧙♀️🪄🔮
ania19822014,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined the York Witch Walk with Ragnell Hagathorn yesterday as part of the York Residents Festival, and it was absolutely brilliant. The tour was funny, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, with the perfect mix of history, storytelling, and humour. Walking through the streets of York while hearing about its darker and more magical past made the city come alive in a whole new way. Ragnell was a fantastic guide — witty, charismatic, and clearly passionate about York’s history. We laughed a lot and learned so much. Highly recommended for both locals and visitors!
great time
harrietc291,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the tour guide is amazing and is super immersive! i found the storytelling great, i really recommend it. learnt some fun facts about the city too
Highly recommended informative and fun tour!
adamf2326,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour! Ragnell was superbly funny and full of excellent knowledge on the spooky history on York! Highly recommended to anyone wanting to hear stories about the cities past whilst having a laugh!
Lively fun and informative
Samcutlan,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic evening had! I never leave reviews but really felt I had to. Informative, fun and friendly. All you could ask for. A lively and fun hour around beautiful York. Would suit all groups.
Ragnell FTW
475owenp,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ragnell is not a tour guide. Ragnell is an ancient, and a kindly one. Ragnell does not need to be feared. Ragnell is a protective force that envelopes York and keeps her safe. Should you wish to embrace that, they will let you see where the hotspots are and how the job of maintaining the order works. Magnetic.
A fantastic ghost tour experience in York
775dana,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve done all the popular ghost tours in York, and this time we decided to try someone new — enter Ragnell. Ragnell gave us a funny, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable ghost tour of the city. Although we were a very small group, this didn’t put Ragnell off at all. In fact, it made the experience feel much more personal. The energy and enthusiasm throughout the tour were excellent. Ragnell has only recently started running these tours, but you’d honestly think they’d been doing it for years. From the fantastic outfit to the perfectly fitting accent, the stories were delivered brilliantly and really brought the city’s history to life. Unfortunately, the weather got the better of us and we had to end the tour slightly early. We’d love to do it again on our next visit to York, and I’d absolutely encourage other visitors to give this tour a try. I can genuinely see it becoming one of the top ghost tours in York. Ragnell deserves every success with these tours. Good luck Dan (The non believer : -)
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