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The Bloody Tour of York

Name: The Bloody Tour of York
Address: Meet 6pm and 8pm outside Street Williams College, York, YO17JF, GB
Telephone: +447584855443
Price range: ££
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The Bloody Tour of York April - November Tours run on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6pm and 8pm Kings and Queens have left their own bloody mark on the city.
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York has over 2000 years of blood thirsty history it doesn't need any hearsay stories as the facts speak for themselves. Join your own very special costumed guide Mad Alice as she takes you to some of York's most famous landmarks and some not so well known. Hear the stories of the Romans and Vikings and how they built this city on a fearful reputation. Stories of murder, witchcraft and botched exe

cutions lurk around every corner. Discover some of the famous characters of York including Guy Fawkes, Margaret Clitheroe and 'The Yorkshire Witch'. Private tours are available please get in touch for details.

23/04/2025

Hey Facebook Friends.

Come give us a follow on Instagram we have just posted a St George’s Day Game and would love for you to play! Link in comments

22/04/2025

York Castle has a tragic history and on St George’s Day, 23rd April 1684, York Castle was once again engulfed in flames.

Big thank you to English Heritage for allowing us to film at Clifford’s Tower.

21/04/2025

Just like that the Easter break has come to an end…

Don’t worry, only a couple more weeks until another long weekend! Wondering what to do with your evenings until then?

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6pm and 8pm

Mad Alice will be roaming the streets telling lots of stories of York’s haunted and dark past. You should probably join her.

Book here ➡️ www.thebloodytourofyork.com

13/04/2025

13th April 1642 - Two Priests Condemned to Death

11/04/2025

Happy National Pet Day 🐾

We often get asked “can we bring our dog on the tour”… the answer hell yeah, they are part of the family!

Here is Vilma, you will sometimes see her on the tour with Mad Alice, she has been known to channel the Barghest - just don’t look directly into her eyes!

*well behaved dogs - we don’t want them upstaging Mad Alice 😉

07/04/2025

🕯️12 Years of The Bloody Tour of York! 🕯️

Today marks an incredible 12 years of spine-chilling history, ghostly tales, and unforgettable experiences on Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York!

But that’s not all… did you know that 7th April also marks the anniversary of the hanging of Dick Turpin, the infamous highwayman, in 1739? There wasn’t a more perfect day to launch the tour to be honest!

A big thank you to everyone for your support! Trust me, 12 years ago I did not imagine this is how things would turn out - I mean, I have my own gin and a European Award! Mind-blowing.

04/04/2025

A w***h should always be busy!
This week saw an increase of tours. Let’s check out the schedule for The Bloody Tour of York:

April 1st - October 31st

Tuesday 6pm & 8pm
Thursday 6pm & 8pm
Friday 6pm & 8pm
Saturday 6pm & 8pm
Sunday 6pm & 8pm

Tell all of your friends and family, tell the milkman too if you like! Look forward to seeing you soon 🕯️

01/04/2025

APRIL FOOLS - although a lot of you seem keen 🤔

🚨 New Tour Launch: The Bloody Tour of the River Ouse 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce our exclusive new tour for 2025: The Bloody Tour of the River Ouse! 🌊👻

Ever wondered what it would be like to explore York’s haunted river? Well, in a York, and world first, now you can! Our expert guide, Creepy Coral, will take you on a kayaking adventure, navigating ghostly encounters with spirits who have definitely learned to swim.

Limited spaces available - an ability to kayak/ white water rafting would be good. Bring your own boat and paddle.

Use code - APRILFOOL25 for a discount

28/03/2025

I mean just look at him. He may look cute but Paddington loved hearing all about York’s dark bloody history.

It’s always the ones you least expect.

23/03/2025

On the final day of English Tourism Week we just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has messaged, commented and liked our post about winning the Visit York Tourism Award for Independent Business of the Year 2025.

It has been really overwhelming, in the best way, reading all of your comments. Every single award means so much and makes all the hard work worth while. Welcoming thousands of people, not only onto the tour but to our fabulous city, each year is an absolute honour and privilege.

So, if you have been on the tour, left a review, watch our videos or are just here for the fun of it - thank you!

21/03/2025

Shall we chat about last night?

Mad Alice only bloody WON!!

The Bloody Tour of York was nominated for 3 Visit York Tourism Awards 2025.

🩸Experience of the Year
🩸Independent Business of the Year
🩸The Best of York Award

Mad Alice won Independent Business of the Year 🏆

Well done to The Wizard and City Cruises for winning the other two categories, very happy for them both.

Incredible night with so many friends, well done Visit York for putting on such a great event.

York by far, is the place to be!

20/03/2025

The Massacre at York Castle - Part 3

What do you think of Jane’s account? Do you think this story could be true? We will let you decide…

16/03/2025

The Massacre at York Castle - Part 2

16th March 1190, the darkest day in York’s history.

15/03/2025

The Massacre at York Castle - Part 1

16th March 1190, the darkest day in York’s history.

14/03/2025

It’s English Tourism Week and being part of a tourists time in York is always a privilege!

To know you have taken 90 minutes out of your schedule to spend with a mad w***h… well you can decide what that says about you 😉

So, happy English Tourism Week to all my fellow tour guides and attractions. We are pretty great!

12/03/2025

The daffodils at Clifford’s Tower are something we look forward to each year in York, with so many photos being shared of this spectacular sight.

But did you know that these 6 pointed daffodils were planted as they represent the Star of David? They act as a memorial each year, blooming around the anniversary of the Massacre of the Jews at Clifford’s Tower. A tragic event which saw 150 men, women and children lose their life in the year 1190.

So, when you take your photo of this sight, be sure to pay a thought to the innocent people who lost their lives on that fateful day.

08/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day

To all the incredible women who paved the way for us, may your stories continue to be told.

Tell me about the women you want to celebrate today - whether they be from history or present day 👇

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Meet 6pm And 8pm Outside Street Williams College
York
YO17JF

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday	6pm - 7:30pm
Thursday	6pm - 7:30pm
Friday	6pm - 7:30pm
Saturday	6pm - 7:30pm
Sunday	6pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

+447584855443

Website

http://www.thebloodytourofyork.co.uk/

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York has over 2000 years of blood thirsty history. Join your own very special costumed guide Mad Alice as she takes you to some of York's most famous landmarks and some not so well known. Hear the stories of the Romans and Vikings and how they built this city on a fearful reputation. Kings and Queens have left their own bloody mark on the city. Stories of murder, witchcraft and botched executions lurk around every corner. Discover some of the famous characters of York including Guy Fawkes, Margaret Clitheroe and 'The Yorkshire Witch'. Private tours are available please get in touch for details.