The Bloody Tour of York

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.

“Mad Alice, Mad Alice! Let down your hair!” or dance like an Egyptian… Ok, this is question requires total honesty. Have...
06/03/2025

“Mad Alice, Mad Alice! Let down your hair!” or dance like an Egyptian…

Ok, this is question requires total honesty. Have you ever walked the city walls?

If you life in York and the answer is no. You will be judged and it looks like beheading will be the punishment.

Throwback! A year ago today The Bloody Tour of York was in Berlin receiving our biggest award yet:2024 European Arival T...
02/03/2025

Throwback! A year ago today The Bloody Tour of York was in Berlin receiving our biggest award yet:

2024 European Arival TourReview Spotlight Award for Best Sightseeing Tour within One City

It’s a mouthful but this award means so much. Completely down to online data and reviews - there was no applying or nominations! The BEST in Europe, hell yeah.

Not very often we do a throwback - but this is special 🏆

Another sold out night tonight! Nice to get back to the 6pm tours starting at dusk and ending in darkness 🕯️ ...
01/03/2025

Another sold out night tonight!

Nice to get back to the 6pm tours starting at dusk and ending in darkness 🕯️

Not a bad backdrop for a tour is it.If you are visiting York - come join me, Mad Alice on The Bloody Tour of York, a 90 ...
27/02/2025

Not a bad backdrop for a tour is it.

If you are visiting York - come join me, Mad Alice on The Bloody Tour of York, a 90 minute walking tour down the blood soaked streets of York. Sharing some of the bloodiest tales from history, with a few ghost stories chucked in for good measure - I reckon you might have a good bloody time!

Fancy it? Book here ⬇️

linktr.ee/bloodytouryork

25/02/2025

Do you know the real history of the Vikings arriving in York on the 1st November 866?

The Vikings invade York once again 🪓
22/02/2025

The Vikings invade York once again 🪓

Fancy ‘hanging’ out with Mad Alice this Saturday morning? Mad Alice’s Bloody Ex*****on Tour is making a comeback this Sa...
20/02/2025

Fancy ‘hanging’ out with Mad Alice this Saturday morning?

Mad Alice’s Bloody Ex*****on Tour is making a comeback this Saturday morning at 10am. This 75-minute tour delves into the depths of Georgian criminality! Ex*****ons were rife during the 18th century and we think York has all the best stories.

Hear about highwaymen, witches and murderers that met their fate at the Gallows. Meeting at the York Gin shop on Pavement, not just because Mad Alice loves a gin or 5, but because gin was the downfall of Georgian society.

Anyway, if this sounds like abit of you - get your tickets booked now. Who knows when the next Bloody Ex*****on Tour will be… actually I do - EVERY SATURDAY AT 10am! Get it in your diary!!

Book now - linktr.ee/bloodytouryork

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It’s been a while… The newly named The Bloody Doors of York is back! Who can tell us where in York this magnificent door...
19/02/2025

It’s been a while…

The newly named The Bloody Doors of York is back! Who can tell us where in York this magnificent door can be found. If you cheat, bow your head in shame.

Bonus points if you have a picture stood staring at it lovingly like Mad Alice is 😂

Jorvik Viking Festival is underway and we have lots of new followers since last year so with a few tweaks, here is the V...
18/02/2025

Jorvik Viking Festival is underway and we have lots of new followers since last year so with a few tweaks, here is the Viking Name Generator!!

Have fun and let us know your Viking name in the comments… even better if you have your own given Viking name tell us!

Jorvik Viking Centre

Half term is here… the weather is shocking just what you all want! Well luckily the weather is supposed to improve and M...
15/02/2025

Half term is here… the weather is shocking just what you all want!

Well luckily the weather is supposed to improve and Mad Alice has added more tours for you all!

Added tours:

6pm on Mon, Fri and Sun
8pm daily (except weds)
Saturday 22nd - Mad Alice’s Bloody Ex*****on Tour - 10am

So, if you wanted tickets and found a tour sold out check online again and there may just be another tour you can get tickets for.

Book here - linktr.ee/bloodytouryork

14/02/2025

Colour and Light 2025

The York BID have done an amazing job this year! So great to see the lights return to York Minster. If you get the chance to go, the lights can be seen nightly 6pm - 9pm until the 2nd March.

10/02/2025

Cannot wait to be part of the York Georgian Festival again!

It’s a miserable Monday in York but we have nothing to be glum about here at The Bloody Tour of York.I’m sure you have s...
10/02/2025

It’s a miserable Monday in York but we have nothing to be glum about here at The Bloody Tour of York.

I’m sure you have seen the excitement of the Mad Alice’s Bloody Orange Gin being featured on Love Your Weekend yesterday with Alan Titchmarsh.

Well the most exciting news is that York Gin have made even more of the sell out gin!! So to all the people who messaged asking how to get a bottle… the time is now!

No red bottle or wax dipped seal this time, they were limited edition and only available to the first 2,000 bottles released.

Buy yours here - https://yorkgin.com/shop

Did you see Mad Alice on TV?? Ok, not actual Mad Alice but the York Gin x Mad Alice Bloody Orange Gin!!
09/02/2025

Did you see Mad Alice on TV??

Ok, not actual Mad Alice but the York Gin x Mad Alice Bloody Orange Gin!!

February ToursWell it’s already proving to be busy - with half term and all that! Tomorrow night is Sold Out and there a...
07/02/2025

February Tours

Well it’s already proving to be busy - with half term and all that!

Tomorrow night is Sold Out and there are a few tours low on tickets. So basically - get your tickets booked if you want to join the best tour in York! According to us…Also a bunch of awards agree but mainly us.

NB - accessorising with an axe is not acceptable in today’s society 🪓

Couldn’t resist replacing my calendar….
05/02/2025

Couldn’t resist replacing my calendar….

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

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It’s getting colder on these darker Winter nights so why not warm up with a delicious mulled wine from one of the best local owned taverns in the city, Shambles Tavern. Our friends at Shambles Tavern have brewed up the best homemade mulled wine with orange and spices, it’s like a boozy Christmas in a cup, to make you feel toasty warm as Mad Alice regales you with tales of the macabre. Served in a takeaway cup so the tour can be continued around the streets. By pre-ordering, your mulled wine will be presented to you half way round the tour as we reach the Shambles. ** Important Info** Available only to 18+ - if you are asked for ID and cannot provide any you will not receive the drink or a refund. You cannot swap the mulled wine for anything else - if you choose to buy an additional drink from Shambles Tavern - the tour will not wait. This offer is only available with direct bookings.

The magical week continued with a visit to @castle_howard and their dreamlike Alice’s Christmas Wonderland. You have to see it for yourself! Ridiculously festive! #christmas #magical #alicesadventuresinwonderland #aliceschristmasinwonderland #castlehoward #visityork #york #thebloodytourofyork #festive #wonderland #alice

The magical week continued with a visit to Castle Howard and their dreamlike Alice’s Christmas Wonderland. You have to see it for yourself! Ridiculously festive! #christmas #magical #alicesadventuresinwonderland #aliceschristmasinwonderland #castlehoward #visityork #york #thebloodytourofyork #festive #wonderland #alice

Jorvik Viking Centre have really pulled it out of the bag with their Jorvik Winter time travel! Make sure you add it to your list of things to do over winter! #jorvikwinter #york #vikings #viking #jorvik #visityork

Last night was hauntingly good. The next two nights are SOLD OUT but there are still a few tickets left for 8:15 and 8:30 entry on Sunday 10th November. Shout out to No 21 York for the homemade biscotti 🍪 Book here 👇 linktr.ee/bloodytouryork #ghosts #ghostsinthegardens #york

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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.