Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour 2023 (Little Vikings Awards)
Overview
- Highly Commended Experience of the Year 2023, Visit York Awards
- 3rd place winner Best Family Experience in the World, TripAdvisor Best of the Best Awards 2023
Join The Wizard of York for five-star family fun with spellbinding magic, comedy and a dash of York's history! Ideal for ages 5-10 in particular, or big kids with a silly sense of humour and an interest in the wizarding world...
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!
Inclusions
- Spellbinding magic, comedy and a dash of York's history...five-star family fun!
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York England
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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England
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...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 62-68 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ, UK
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?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The York Sweet Shop, 56 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ, UK
Candy is dandy, and so we'll stop outside York Sweet Shop in search of our next magical creature! Got a sweet tooth? No time to snack, but find out about York's 'sweet' history!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
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!
Stop At: St William's College, 5 College Street, York YO1 7JF England
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bedern Hall, Bartle Garth St Andrewgate, York YO1 7AL England
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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What a truly entertaining way to spend an hour in York. We were surprised by the numbers gathering for the tour, and wondered how the Wizard could handle so many. He did so in exemplary fashion. It was brilliant for both adults and children. Would recommend to all and we look forward to doing it ...
What a truly entertaining way to spend an hour in York. We were surprised by the numbers gathering for the tour, and wondered how the Wizard could handle so many. He did so in exemplary fashion. It was brilliant for both adults and children. Would recommend to all and we look forward to doing it again next year.Booked this for my soon to be 8 year old granddaughter. Very popular tour, so book early 4-5pm , which works well as York centre is very very busy with tourists . This guy is a master of his art . He was very engaging and kept the children enthralled and the adults smiling . I’d say not suitable ...
Booked this for my soon to be 8 year old granddaughter. Very popular tour, so book early 4-5pm , which works well as York centre is very very busy with tourists . This guy is a master of his art . He was very engaging and kept the children enthralled and the adults smiling . I’d say not suitable for children under 6 . Harry Potter fans loved it . We had nice weather so the walk round the centre of York was very pleasant . As expected the popular ( Shambles) was packed but he made frequent stops to ensure no one got left behind . A really lovely guy who deserves his successWe had a a truly magical experience - learning about the history of York as well seeing spellbinding magic. With Wit and Charm did the Magic Hatter entertain as through our magical Wizard of York tour. Keeping children and adults entertained alike :D The magic wands with the spells is a nice ...
We had a a truly magical experience - learning about the history of York as well seeing spellbinding magic. With Wit and Charm did the Magic Hatter entertain as through our magical Wizard of York tour. Keeping children and adults entertained alike :D The magic wands with the spells is a nice little accessories for the kids during the tour and beyond. Highly recommend!I took part in a private Wizard Walk of York today as part of a 9th Birthday celebration and would highly recommend it to any witch or wizard fan! There was four adults and 8 children ranging from 5 to 9 years old and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The “wizard” had us all laughing from s...
I took part in a private Wizard Walk of York today as part of a 9th Birthday celebration and would highly recommend it to any witch or wizard fan! There was four adults and 8 children ranging from 5 to 9 years old and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The “wizard” had us all laughing from start to finish!Had a brilliant time today at a private tour for a 9 year olds birthday. Fun and lots of laughter was had by both the kids and the grown ups! Highly recommend!
Had a brilliant time today at a private tour for a 9 year olds birthday. Fun and lots of laughter was had by both the kids and the grown ups! Highly recommend!I can honestly say this was such a magical experience. I’d recommend to anyone looking to book a party or just a treat for there children. Incredibly well put together, full of magic, wit and silly ness that not only the children can enjoy but the adults too. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting bu...
I can honestly say this was such a magical experience. I’d recommend to anyone looking to book a party or just a treat for there children. Incredibly well put together, full of magic, wit and silly ness that not only the children can enjoy but the adults too. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting but it was great, from start to finish. Super entertaining 5 star experience