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Overview
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 - TripAdvisor 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*
Meeting and Pickup
IMPORTANT Meet OUTSIDE St. Crux Church on the pavement at the bottom of York's Shambles, across the road from The Golden Fleece. Wait by the railings at The Wizard Walk sign, your guide will meet you at the start time.
Redemption Instructions
MEETING POINT: The bottom of The Shambles by the railings of St. Crux Church, across the road from The Golden Fleece pub. Look for the Wizard Walk sign! All tours start promptly, so please ensure you arrive on time. After the initial pick-up, the tour normally moves on to Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate next (behind the church) RUNNING LATE? Use the handy route guide at www.wizardwalkofyork.com/route to help you catch up with the tour. See you there, it's going to be magic!
Itinerary
1. Meet at the bottom of York's Shambles by the railings of St. Crux Church, look for The Wizard Walk sign!
2. 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!
3. 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
4. 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?
5. 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!
6. 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!
7. 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.
8. 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!
Inclusion
Spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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