Tours

Famous for being the most haunted city in the world. our award winning private tours combine history with extensively researched, genuinely eerie supernatural events, from Roman Soldiers to Tudor Queens, exploring some of the hidden parts of York usually missed by visitors. We always suggest doing this tour at night but as with all of our tours we’ll start at a time to suit you!

York is the only city in the world where it is still possible to see Roman, Dark Age, Viking, Medieval and Tudor defences, all in one place. Learn the extraordinary history behind the world heritage status walls, and the city they have protected for over 2000 years.

From raiders to conquest to empire building, the Vikings transformed York (Jorvik) from an isolated Northern settlement into the richest city in their empire, the centre of its own independent Kingdom of the North. Learn the history of the most famous Vikings and how their legacy is alive and well over a thousand years later.

Founded by the Romans, York (Eboracum) was the most northerly legionnary fortress anywhere in the Roman empire, eventually becoming the capital of Northern Britannia, including seeing 2 emperors died and one was proclaimed here, Visit some of the key sites and see the fortress brough back to life with our exclusive 3D reconstructions.

Following over 2 years of research, we are proud to announce our new tour, discussing both the truth behind the legend as well as the ballads themselves, why all is not quite as it seems, and how they continue to fascinate us today. Visit many of the key sites from the Robin Hood legends including the site of the house of Robin Hood!

Perfect for valentines, or just a surprise gift for your partner. With your own private tour guide, explore the city, discovering the sites of some of the more romantic (and spooky) events to have taken place around the city. We suggest doing this tour in the evening