Wizard Walk of York
What to Expect...
Spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun!
Tours will take place with one of two Wizard Guides, either Phoenix the Red OR Viridian The Green.
All tours start by St. Crux Church, at the bottom of York's Shambles. Book now and experience the MAGIC!
- WINNER #1 Best Family Attraction in the World (TripAdvisor)
- WINNER Experience of the Year 2025 and 2026 (Visit York)
- WINNER Best of York 2024 (Visit York)
- WINNER Best Tour 2023 to 2026
- WINNER Gold Visit England Tourism Award 2024
Ideal for children. A magical alternative to the many ghost walks in York. NO spooky ghosts, NO scary stories...just fantastical fun for all the family!
Babies and children under 3 go free. All children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
Duration
Around 1 hour 15 minutes with plenty of stops. Includes time for photos with The Wizard at the end!
Itinerary
Join The Wizard of York on a whimsical wand-er around the streets of this enchanting city. Help find magical creatures on a tour that wizard fans are going Potty for...
Leaving from York's iconic Shambles, we'll venture to Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, Mad Alice Lane, York Minster, St William's College and Bedern. Prepare to be spellbound on the most MAGICAL ticket in town!
"Brilliant, really fun and engaging. Our daughters said this was the highlight of their week in York" - A. Tolen
"My kids smiled from ear to ear throughout. An absolute MUST!" - Kelly. S
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Attraction Details
Opening Times
Public Wizard Walks run Saturdays in term-time, and almost every day in the holidays. Many days tours run at 11am, 1.30 and 4pm (and sometimes 6pm) – see the availability calendar for live times.
If a tour is full, send an owl (email) to info@wizardwalkofyork.com to join the waiting list or be notified if more tours open up.
Private tours also available for birthdays, school groups, kids clubs and more.
Directions
The Wizard Walk of York
28b Shambles, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LX, England
Pre-booking essential. Tours start at the bottom of York's Shambles by the railings of St Crux Church, look for The Wizard Walk sign!
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Last updated: 08:15 15/06/2026
Important Information
Booking Notes
Greetings from The Wizard of York! It won't be long until you can join me on a whimsical wand-er through the enchanted streets of this magical city...
GETTING THERE
Tours start at the bottom of York's Shambles, by the railings at St. Crux Church (across the road from The Golden Fleece Pub)
Please ensure you have your tickets ready to show on a smartphone. Not a wizard with technology? You can print them instead!
Tours leave promptly at the start time, if you are running late or become separated from the group at any point, you can use this handy guide to help you catch up.
A TASTE OF MAGIC
You can SAVE 10% on the Wizard of York Ice-Cream at Loopy Scoops on Church Street by saying 'Freeze a jolly good Wizard!' at the counter. You can also try the Wizard's Butter Brew Soda Float and Dragon Sundae
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See you soon, and in the meantime...stay magic!
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