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Histories Forbidden Chronicles early evening tour.

436 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 436 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 94% of reviewers |
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York, England

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

⚠️ 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)
⚠️ Attend at your own risk.

What's Included

  • Live guided tour.
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Tower St
York YO1 9SA, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Barker Tower
North Street, York YO1 6BE, UK

What To Expect

York

Wander the ancient streets on a journey through 2000 years of history, under the surface of this city lies secrets you'll never forget.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clifford's Tower

Discover the history and terror of York's Debtors Prison and the horrors of the Castle.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Baile Hill

York's second castle partner to the greater massacre in British history, discover how the Normans conquered England.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

York City Walls

Discover the stories behind the towers, hidden rooms, goals and horrors of Victorian disease and pestilence.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Bar

Discover the history of Yorks' famous Bars, beheadings, defences and myth busting!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Skeldergate Bridge

Down darkened allies meet the mystery of ancient beasts, the search for the philosophers stone and the science of turning metal into gold.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Street

Tales of ghostly hauntings, plague and cholera await, discover Yorks most infamous son and his connection to York.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Perky Peacock

Discover the River Ouse terrible past, from Celtic warriors, to battles, and a famous man whose end was at Yorks Tyburn
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Histories Forbidden Chronicles early evening tour.?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-298794P3

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4.75
436 reviews

Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 436 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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380
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What's Included

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  • Live guided tour.
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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