York Trip Overview
Are you looking for a way to see spooky York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Track down the ghosts who haunt the city including Queen Anne Boleyn before her beheading and the Earl of Northumberland in search of his severed head
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local whose passion for historical York has led him to create three VoiceMap tours
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Additional Info
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
Starts: York, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting York, England, United Kingdom
Are you looking for a way to see spooky York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Track down the ghosts who haunt the city including Queen Anne Boleyn before her beheading and the Earl of Northumberland in search of his severed head
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local whose passion for historical York has led him to create three VoiceMap tours
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ye Olde Starre Inne, 40 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS, UK
The tour passes by the Ye Olde Starre Inne. You’ll hear about this ancient inn while you walk including a ghostly story.
Pass By: York Theatre Royal, St. Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD England
The tour passes by the York Theatre Royal. While you walk, you’ll hear about the nun that haunts the theatre.
Pass By: Bootham Bar, De Grey House Exhibition Square St. Leonards Pl., York YO1 7EW England
The tour passes by Bootham Bar. You’ll hear about the gateway which is one of the original gateways into Roman York while you walk.
Pass By: Precentor’s Court, Precentor’s Ct, York YO1, UK
While you walk, you’ll hear about the young girl that haunts Precentors Court.
Pass By: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
The tour passes around the outside of York Minster. You’ll hear a few ghost stories while you walk include the tale of a peaceful ghost and the ghost of a madman.
Pass By: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England
The tour takes you through part of York’s Shambles area. You’ll hear a few more ghosts stories while you walk.
Pass By: Golden Fleece York, Golden Fleece, 16 Pavement, York YO1 9UP, UK
Having past the most haunted house in the city, and walked along the most haunted street, you’ll pass by the Golden Fleece York which is the most haunted pub in the City.
Pass By: The Whippet Inn, 15 North St, York YO1 6JD, UK
The tour passes by The Whippet Inn. You’ll hear about the inn’s history and ghostly stories while you walk.
Pass By: Micklegate Bar, 27 Micklegate, York YO1 6JH England
The tour passes by another of the city’s ancient gateways, the Micklegate Bar. You’ll hear about the ghost that haunts the spot while you walk.
Pass By: The Punch Bowl – JD Wetherspoon, 5-9 Blossom St, York YO24 1AU, UK
The tour ends outside The Punch Bowl.
