York: Murder & Mayhem, True Crime Tour

York’s dark history is not for the faint of heart. The "York: Murder & Mayhem, True Crime Tour" promises to uncover the city’s shadowy past, guiding visitors through iconic sites as they learn about infamous figures and chilling tales. With eerie medieval music enhancing the experience, this 75-minute walking tour offers a captivating glimpse into York’s criminal underworld. For true crime enthusiasts seeking to explore the city’s darker side, this tour promises a bone-chilling adventure.

Key Points

• A 75-minute guided walking tour exploring York’s dark history and infamous criminals like Mary Bateman.
• Visits iconic locations like York Minster and The Shambles, accompanied by eerie medieval music remixes.
• Offers flexible booking options, free cancellation, and wheelchair accessibility with high-quality audio through headphones.
• Provides captivating and unsettling tales of murder and mayhem, including the peculiar Bile Beans sign.
• Offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into York’s rich heritage and shadowy past.

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Tour Overview

The York: Murder & Mayhem, True Crime Tour is a 75-minute guided walking tour that takes visitors on a journey through York’s dark history.

The tour starts at The Last Drop Inn and is led by a professional guide who shares lesser-known stories about criminals and events.

The tour starts at The Last Drop Inn and is led by a professional guide who shares lesser-known stories about criminals and events.

Highlights include visits to iconic locations like York Minster and The Shambles. Guests will enjoy medieval remixes of well-known music between stops.

The tour is wheelchair accessible and features high-quality audio through over-the-ear headphones and a professional microphone system for clarity.

Reservations can be made with flexible booking and free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Pricing and Reservations

Visitors can save up to 40% on the York: Murder & Mayhem, True Crime Tour, with prices ranging from $18.12 to $10.87 per person.

This true crime adventure offers flexible booking – reserve now and pay later. Guests can enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

The tour experience includes:

• Flexible booking

• Free cancellation

• Reserve now & pay later

• Prices from $18.12 to $10.87 per person

• Up to 40% savings

Tour Highlights

Discover York’s dark history with a professional guide as this true crime tour uncovers iconic locations and lesser-known criminals and events.

Visit the York Minster and The Shambles, and learn about Mary Bateman and the Bile Beans sign.

Between stops, enjoy medieval remixes of well-known music, adding an eerie ambiance to the experience.

This tour offers a unique perspective on York’s past, delving into the city’s gritty underbelly and uncovering the stories that don’t make it into the history books.

Prepare to be captivated and unsettled by the tales of murder and mayhem that shaped York’s legacy.

Tour Experience

Participants on the York: Murder & Mayhem, True Crime Tour will enjoy high-quality audio through over-the-ear headphones and a professional microphone system, ensuring clarity throughout the outdoor experience.

The tour doesn’t visit any indoor locations, allowing guests to fully enjoy the city’s dark history.

Key highlights of the tour experience include:

• No smoking, alcohol, or drugs permitted

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended

• Checking the weather and dressing appropriately advised

• Arriving 5-10 minutes before the tour start time

• Prepared to wear the provided headphones during the 1.5-hour guided walk.

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Discover York’s Dark History

On the York: Murder & Mayhem, True Crime Tour, guests embark on a captivating journey through the city’s darker past. Led by a professional guide, they uncover the sinister stories and grisly events that have unfolded within York’s historic streets. The tour explores iconic locations like the York Minster and The Shambles, while also delving into lesser-known incidents involving notorious criminals and macabre occurrences. Guests learn about figures such as Mary Bateman, the "Yorkshire Witch," and the strange tale of the Bile Beans sign. Between stops, they are treated to medieval remixes of familiar tunes, adding to the tour’s immersive atmosphere.

| Discover York’s Dark History | |

| :————————-: | ——————- |

| Iconic Locations Visited | York Minster, The Shambles |

| Infamous Criminals Covered | Mary Bateman, "Yorkshire Witch" |

| Peculiar Incidents Explored | The Bile Beans Sign |

| Immersive Audio Experiences | Medieval Music Remixes |

Iconic Locations: York Minster and The Shambles

The tour explores two of York’s most iconic landmarks – the York Minster and The Shambles.

Visitors will:

• Marvel at the grand Gothic architecture of the York Minster, one of the largest medieval cathedrals in Northern Europe.

• Stroll down The Shambles, a charming medieval street lined with crooked timber-framed buildings.

• Learn about the history and significance of these legendary locations.

• Discover how they played a role in York’s darker past, from crime to punishment.

• Gain a deeper understanding of the city’s rich heritage through these iconic sites.

Lesser-Known Criminals and Events

While the tour explores the well-known landmarks of York, it also delves into the city’s lesser-known criminal history and events.

Visitors learn about Mary Bateman, a notorious 19th-century "witch" who poisoned several people. They also discover the story behind the Bile Beans sign, a bizarre relic from a questionable medical product that once adorned the streets.

The tour guide shares these obscure tales, providing a unique perspective on York’s shadowy past. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the city’s complex history, beyond the famous attractions.

Recommendations for Visitors

Visitors are recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes during the True Crime Tour, as the outing involves a significant amount of time spent outdoors traversing the streets of York.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the True Crime Tour, as the outing involves extensive outdoor exploration of York’s streets.

Plus, it’s advisable to:

• Check the weather and dress appropriately for the conditions

• Arrive 5-10 minutes early to ensure a prompt start

• Refrain from smoking, consuming alcohol, or using drugs during the tour

• Be prepared to wear provided over-the-ear headphones for high-quality audio

• Follow all instructions and guidelines from the professional guide.

The Sum Up

The "York: Murder & Mayhem, True Crime Tour" offers a captivating exploration of the city’s dark history. Visitors can explore chilling tales of infamous figures, uncover lesser-known crimes, and experience the eerie atmosphere enhanced by medieval music remixes. With its wheelchair-accessible route and exploration of iconic sites like York Minster and The Shambles, this tour is a must-visit for true crime enthusiasts seeking to discover York’s shadowy past.

You can check availability for your dates here: