The Forbidden Chronicles

York, GB
91% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (447 reviews)

Highlights

  • Journey through 2000 years of history
  • Explore the ancient streets of York
  • Uncover York's darkest secrets
  • Experience the thrill of terrifying history
  • Unforgettable and spine-chilling adventure

Meeting Point

The tour leaves promptly 6.45pm outside The Golden Lion pub, Church Street. (Ask for your 10% at the bar using your tour ticket.) A call is made 5 minutes before. (Please note we don't come in the pub!) Guides cannot answer phones for late comers so we advise arriving 10 minutes early.

Meeting point

9 Church St, York YO1 8BG , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

The tour ends on Stonegate

Meeting point

York , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

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.

Duration 5 minutes
2

Golden Lion

Meet Brother Mort outside as he introduces you to the devilishly dark side of Yorks Ghosts, murders, persecution and plague stories.

Duration 5 minutes
3

6 Patrick Pool Building

Enter the old Market quarter to meet your first monsters. Stay close to Brother Mort he is your only protection.

Duration 5 minutes
4

Shambles

Wander down this ancient street, and discover it's bloody past of animal slaughter and persecution.

Duration 5 minutes
5

Kings Square

Tales of betrayal and torture!

Duration 5 minutes
6

Bedern Hall

Stories of Jacobites, Devils Doors and evil school masters curdle the blood as we walk down this dark mysterious street

Duration 14 minutes
7

St William's College

A story of Murder and eternal damnation turn this quaint building in to a house of Death...and stay for the stories unprecedented sequal!

Duration 10 minutes
8

York Minster

Enter the Liberty of York for stories of the oldest Ghosts in the world.

Duration 10 minutes
9

St. Michael le Belfrey Church

Enter York's most infamous son...Guy Fawkes. The rise and fall of this famous conspirator who was part of a plot to assassinate the King!

Duration 10 minutes
10

Stonegate

Tread carefully down this ancient street, for tales of Devils.

Duration 5 minutes
11

Ye Olde Starre Inne

Tales of the dead of Marston Moor, a ghostly apparition and decaying animals beguile you here!

Duration 5 minutes
12

Stonegate

Finally, learn the fate of Morts half brother, before he sets you free to explore the ghastly streets all alone!

Duration 5 minutes
13

York

I'm afraid stop 13 is up to you. Bit take care, who knows what awaits around the next corner. We recommend a pint and food at the Golden Lion, show your tour ticket for 10% off.

Duration 5 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Britannia Routes Tours

What our experts say

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    Arrive early to secure your spot.
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    Enjoy a 10% discount at the Golden Lion.
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    Check out nearby Shambles for dining.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Bring a camera for spooky photo ops.

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