Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

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York, England

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Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and York's ONLY tour created for families with children!

WINNER #1 Best Family Experience in the World 2025 - Top10Adventures®
WINNER Experience of the Year - Visit York
WINNER Best of York Award - Visit York
WINNER Best Tour 2023 to 2026 - Little Vikings

Join The Wizard of York for spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun! Ideal for ages 5-10 in particular, or big kids with a silly sense of humour...

A great alternative to a ghost walk, this tour focuses on FUN over frights. A truly magical and memorable experience that Harry Potter fans will go Potty for (but no knowledge of the wizarding world required!)

*Tours will take place with one of two Wizard Guides, either Phoenix the Red OR Viridian The Green*

What's Included

  • Spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun!

    Meeting Location

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    York YO1 8BL
    UK

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    What To Expect

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    St. Crux Parish Hall

    Meet at the bottom of York's Shambles by the railings of St. Crux Church, look for The Wizard Walk sign!
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

    York's shortest street (with the longest name!), and a wonderfully whimsical place to set the scene for our enchanting walk around this spellbinding city!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Shambles

    We'll take a wand-er up York's most iconic street, and the most enchanting street in the world! We'll pass shops selling peculiar potions and wizarding wares as we begin our search for magical creatures...*When too busy, we'll venture up the adjacent Colliergate instead
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    64 Low Petergate

    Mad Alice Lane...we'd be mad not to stop here, as we search for that rare and mystical of birds...the Phoenix! Will this magnificent creature ruffle a few feathers, and what bird-brained magic will our wizard get up to next?
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The York Sweet Shop

    Candy is dandy, and so we'll stop near York Sweet Shop in search of our next magical creature! Got a sweet tooth? No time to snack, but can you help conjure a chocolate frog? Hop to it!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    York Minster (pass by)

    We'll walk in the shadows of York Minster, adorned with gargoyles, grotesques and all manner of peculiar creatures! We'll search for a rat from the city's plague era. Can a rat really do magic? And what 'tails' will be told next? Find out on this spellbinding tour!
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    St William's College

    Next on our list is a magical mouse! Find out all about carpenter Robert 'Mousey' Thompson and watch in wonder as your wizard guide transforms a simple handkerchief into a white mouse and then brings it to life.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bedern Hall

    Our Wizard Walk continues through the backstreets of Bedern, as we work through our list of magical creatures in search of an elusive owl. Expect plenty of surprises along the way, it's always a HOOT on The Wizard Walk of York!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wizard Walk of York – WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-337810P1

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    • Spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun!

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST).
    • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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