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.

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….

Hope everyone enjoyed the York Ice Trail 2025! Mad Alice enjoyed it a little too much and is now forever preserved in a ...
02/02/2025

Hope everyone enjoyed the York Ice Trail 2025!

Mad Alice enjoyed it a little too much and is now forever preserved in a block of ice 🧊

I’m sure with all the future technology you will see Mad Alice in the year 3,000 doing tours again.

Who else is looking forward to the Jorvik Viking Festival? Maybe it’s time for some more Viking stories…
31/01/2025

Who else is looking forward to the Jorvik Viking Festival?

Maybe it’s time for some more Viking stories…

Smiles all round. February is so close… which means more tours!When - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Time - 6pmWhere - S...
30/01/2025

Smiles all round.

February is so close… which means more tours!

When - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Time - 6pm
Where - St William’s College, College Street, YO1 7JF

Go on, buy a ticket!

🎟️ linktr.ee/bloodytouryork

Burns Night 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿To all of our Scottish followers enjoy your haggis, neeps and tatties whilst reciting poetry and drin...
25/01/2025

Burns Night 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

To all of our Scottish followers enjoy your haggis, neeps and tatties whilst reciting poetry and drinking a wee dram of whisky!

The remains of St Andrews Cathedral - construction began in 1160 (with some debate on this) and it was designed to be larger than both York Cathedral and Canterbury! Let’s be honest, it had a better view.

In 1559 the Scottish Reformation was gaining pace and after John Knox preached a sermon the congregation headed to St Andrews Cathedral where they destroyed the fittings and furnishings. After the damage the cathedral was abandoned and in the 1600’s it was decided the stone would be used in the development of St Andrews.

21/01/2025

You definitely shouldn’t book a ticket for The Bloody Tour of York… unless…

One of my favourite tours ever tonight!!! So pat yourself on the back if you were on the tour, even after 11 years I sti...
18/01/2025

One of my favourite tours ever tonight!!! So pat yourself on the back if you were on the tour, even after 11 years I still get tours that top the charts.

Nice to be back on the streets of York with a sold out tour, even if it is bloody cold out there.

It’s always nice to pop into York Minster, after seeing the statue of William the Conqueror on the Quire screen I though...
18/01/2025

It’s always nice to pop into York Minster, after seeing the statue of William the Conqueror on the Quire screen I thought why not share some history.

William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England, was a pivotal figure in English history, particularly known for his role in the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. After defeating King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, William sought to consolidate his power and establish Norman rule across the kingdom.

York, was of strategic importance during this period. Following his victory, William recognised the need to secure the north against potential rebellions and threats. In 1068, he ordered the construction of a castle in York, known as York Castle, to help assert Norman control over the region. The castle not only served as a military stronghold but also as a symbol of Norman authority.

York was previously an important center for the Anglo-Saxon kings and had a diverse population, including Norse settlers due to its history as a Viking settlement. The establishment of Norman rule led to tensions and uprisings, most notably the Revolt of the North in 1069. In response, William launched a brutal campaign to suppress the rebellion, which included the infamous Harrying of the North, a scorched earth policy that devastated much of the region - the Domesday Book shows a decreasing population in the north by 75%.

William’s actions in York and the surrounding areas had lasting impacts on the social and political landscape of northern England, solidifying Norman influence and altering the course of English history.

The legacy of William the Conqueror is still evident here in York today.

Well.2024 was a wild one and a couple of weeks with no public tours was very much needed, but what can we say - Mad Alic...
14/01/2025

Well.

2024 was a wild one and a couple of weeks with no public tours was very much needed, but what can we say - Mad Alice missed you all!

Tours are now on sale until the end of February, sorry for making you all wait but the website also needed a break and some routine maintenance.

So, if you love abit of bloody history with a sprinkling of the spooky - get your tickets booked today.

Saturday 18th January - SOLD OUT

Book now - linktr.ee/bloodytouryork

07/01/2025

If you could time travel back to medieval times and explore any castle for a day, which one would you choose? 🏰

It’s bloody cold out there!!! Pretty though ❄️
05/01/2025

It’s bloody cold out there!!!

Pretty though ❄️

31/12/2024

2024 Recap. What a year it has been!

Happy New Year to you all 🥂

2024 is very almost over - 2025, let’s see what adventures await!

Last day to vote is tomorrow for the Little Vikings - York for kids awards 2025! The Bloody Tour of York is a finalist i...
30/12/2024

Last day to vote is tomorrow for the Little Vikings - York for kids awards 2025!

The Bloody Tour of York is a finalist in 2 categories:

👻Best Spooky Experience
💀Best Tour of York

We are up against some incredible businesses in both categories. I would be lying if I said we didn’t vote for The York BID for Best Spooky Experience, I mean seriously, Ghosts After Dark was amazing!!

However, if you think The Bloody Tour of York deserves to win either of these categories pop over and give us a vote, it’s the thought that counts 🗳️

Linktr.ee/bloodytouryork

What day is it? It’s some time between Christmas and New Year and you probably need to leave the house, not for the sale...
27/12/2024

What day is it?

It’s some time between Christmas and New Year and you probably need to leave the house, not for the sales - that’s chaos! Stick to holiday mode and join me Mad Alice for a bloody history tour of York.

Last tours of 2024 :

🗓️ - 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th
📍- Meet St William’s College
🎟️ - Pre-booking essential

Saturday 28th December - 6pm - SOLD OUT
Saturday 28th December - 8pm tour does have some tickets available but they are limited.

Don’t miss out - book now

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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://linktr.ee/bloodytouryork

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You definitely shouldn’t book a ticket for The Bloody Tour of York… unless… You want to spend the evening with the multi-award winning tour guide Mad Alice!! #york #madalice #history #thebloodytourofyork #visityork #ghosts #hauntedyork

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2024 Recap. What a year it has been! Happy New Year to you all 🥂 2024 is very almost over - 2025, let’s see what adventures await! #hny2025 #happynewyear #happynewyear2025 #madalice #thebloodytourofyork #2024recap #york #visityork

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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We don’t just have regular ghosts in York… we have ghost cars too… #york #thebloodytourofyork #madalice #history #visityork #ghosts #hauntedyork #ghost

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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.