The Wizard Walk Of York - Five-Star Family Fun!
The most MAGICAL ticket in town!
The Magic Hatter brings his award-winning entertainment to the streets, with The Wizard Walk of York. Booking at wizardwalkofyork.com
“Best tour in York!” - J. Howard “An absolute MUST!” - Kelly S. “Fab wizard, fab walk, fab family fun!” – Lynz. C
WINNER ‘Best Tour of York’ – Little Vikings Awards
Public Tours
Join The Wizard of York for five-star rated family fun, on a quest to find magical creatures as you wand-er the alleys and snickelways of this enchanting city. A wonderfully whimsical tour that wizard fans will go Potty for!
Spellbinding magic, comedy and a dash of York’s history! Ideal for ages 5-10 but suitable for the whole family, a magical alternative to the many ghost walks in York. No spooky ghosts, no scary stories…this tour focuses on FUN over frights!
Wizard Wand Kits are also available. A handcrafted wand and instructions for seven tricks that young witches and wizards can learn at home. Includes a FREE printable certificate!
Walks run on selected evenings, starting from the bottom of The Shambles opposite The Golden Fleece. Pre-booking required.
To check days, times and book online visit the wizarding website at www.wizardwalkofyork.com. Early booking recommended.
Private Tours
Magic Hatter Entertainments have over 10 years experience delivering magical, memorable birthdays – and now offers Wizard Walks for magical parties too. Private bookings are available for all sort of groups including:
• Schools
• Birthdays
• Beavers, Cubs and Scouts
• Rainbows, Brownies and Guides
“The best party ever apparently, and it’s been the talk of the class this week!” – R. Brown
You can follow at www.facebook.com/wizardwalkofyork and www.instagram.com/wizardwalkofyork for all the latest magical news, updates and special offers!
Association of Voluntary Guides
Meeting daily outside York City Art Gallery next to the fountains. Free guided walking tours of the city. Leaving from Exhibition Square at various times. avgyork.co.uk
"We took the walk on 2nd Feb, Steven was a very well informed guide making it interesting and enjoyable we learnt a lot. I would recommend it to anyone".
The World Tour of York
Meet in St Helens Square, (opposite Bettys Tea Rooms).
Look for the Black and Gold Uniform. Booking essential.
Also Available - Tailor made guided walking tours for groups and individuals. Please check here first: (exploringyork.com)
Curious About York- Quirky Heritage Walks
(Re)-discover York with our quirky, heritage walks.
Are you curious about York? Looking for an affordable, unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme – looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make York an amazing place to explore!
You’ll get detailed directions, a map, clues (with answers in the back!), and some interesting snippets about the history of York and the people that have shaped it.
Buy in printed booklet or instant download format (to use instantly on your mobile device or to print at home) from https://www.curiousabout.co.uk/york.html and explore in your own time.
Enter code: WhatsOn20 at checkout for 20% off all Curious About Walks. Other nearby walks include:
Curious About York2
Curious About Harrogate
Curious About Leeds
Curious About Ripon
Be Curious!
York Cat Trail - Discover the historic York Cat Trail.
Free fun for all the family, this trail is based on cats that appear on buildings around the city centre. It has been designed to ensure that you see not only the cats of York, but also the most interesting and beautiful parts of our city. Highlights along the way include the Museum Gardens, Clifford's Tower and York Minster plus a walk down the Shambles and on the City Walls. The trail should take around 1 hour to complete. Pickup a your trail map at The Cat Gallery shop - 45 Low Petergate, YO1 7HT Print your trail map here
York Lucky Cats located at 34 Shambles also have a 'Fabulous York Cat Trail' which you can follow. (www.yorkluckycats.co.uk)
Clueniversity Of Magic: Outdoor Escape Game In York York City Centre (start Point Given On Booking)
An outdoor escape game through York's streets and snickelways. Your team are students at a school of magic sitting their final exam: follow the clues on your phone, open a satchel of real props and unmask the imposter wizard.
Teams of 2 to 6. Daytime, every day. From £44 per team. Half-term (24 Oct to 1 Nov): 10% off with code HALFTERM10. Gift vouchers available for Christmas, valid for 12 months.
York Christmas Walking Tour 20 November - 24 December 2026
TALES OF THE CHRISTMAS CITY
Discover the magic and history of Christmas in York
There's nowhere quite like York at Christmas. As the city lights up with twinkling illuminations and its medieval streets take on a festive glow, there's no better time to discover the stories behind Britain's original Christmas city.
Join your Blue Badge Tourist Guide for a 90-minute festive walking tour through the beautiful streets of York and uncover the fascinating history of Christmas.
Back for its 7th year, Tales of the Christmas City takes you on a journey through Christmas past, exploring the traditions, celebrations and curious customs that have shaped the festive season we know today.
From the Roman festival of Saturnalia and Viking midwinter celebrations to extravagant Victorian feasts and more recent Christmas traditions, discover how Christmas has evolved through the centuries and the part York has played in its story.
Whether you're visiting York for a festive getaway or lucky enough to call this wonderful city home, come along, soak up the atmosphere and discover a side of York you might not know.
Make this Christmas a little more magical. Come and hear the tales of the Christmas city!
TOUR INFORMATION
Dates:
20, 21 and 22 November 2026
26 November – 24 December 2026
Time: 4pm daily
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Meeting point: Outside the Constantine Statue, outside York Minster.
Tickets: Advance booking recommended.
