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The Wizard Walk of York
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Book to experience the MAGIC of York on this multi-award winning tour that families love!
Often described as the highlight of an entire trip, visitors can enjoy spellbinding magic, storytelling, comedy and a dash of local history. Guaranteed to amaze and amuse, early booking is always recommended as tours fill fast.
Specifically created for children, but many parents say how much they enjoy it too - The Wizard Walk truly is fun for ALL the family!
MAGICAL TICKET IN TOWN
Join a tour like no other, and explore the city's cobbled streets and twisting alleys led by The Wizard of York himself. At around 1 hour 15 minutes, the Wizard Walk is the ideal length for little legs - and includes time for photos with The Wizard at the end.
Starting from the bottom of York's iconic Shambles, we'll wand-er the the city in search of creatures including a phoenix, frog, gargoyle and more. Surprises await at every turn, and magical fun will be had by all!
“Brilliant, fun and engaging! Our daughters said this was the highlight of their week!” – A. Tolen
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE!
The Wizard Walk is York's highest-rated and most-awarded tour. The Wizard has lots of awards up his sleeve including Best Tour two years running, Visit York Best of York Award and TripAdvisor's 3rd Best Family Experience in the World.
"The Wizard of York has the very best skills of magic and humour. Would highly recommend, a MUST for every family!" - Lotty Law
ENCHANTING EXTRAS
You can also try a taste of magic, by calling into Loopy Scoops Ice-Cream Parlour on Church Street to try The Wizard of York Special! Featuring creamy Butter Brew ice-cream in a red sherbert cone, topped with a chocolate wand, chocolate frog, magical moon and star sprinkles and more...
And, on selected dates in the holidays, add the 'What a Hoot!' Bird of Prey Photo Experience in partnership with York Bird of Prey Centre. Meet magnificentt birds, learn fascinating fasts and have your photo taken holding an owl!
All tickets are non-refundable except in the rare case that a tour is cancelled. Subject to availability, tickets may however be moved to another tour if you are unable attend. All bookings are non-refundable except for the following reasons: The wizard guide is required to cancel the tour due to extreme weather such as torrential rain and/or flooding (as decided by the guide) The wizard guide is unable to attend the tour for any other reason such as sudden illness or injury. As much notice will be given as possible
As an outdoor walking event, The Wizard Walk of York runs in almost all weather, and tickets cannot be cancelled in the event of rain or snow. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring an umbrella.
All groups require an appropriate ratio of adults to children, and adults present are responsible for the safety and behaviour of all members. At least one paying adult must be present in all groups. The guide reserves the right to eject members of the group due to behaviour of individuals, especially when such behaviour may put the group in danger. Smoking and the consumption of alcohol are not permitted on the Wizard Walk.
Nearest address is 28 The Shambles, York, YO1 7LX. Meeting Point: Meet at the bottom of The Shambles by the railings of St Crux Church. Look for the Wizard Walk sign!
The Wizard Walk of York (under Magic Hatter Entertainments LTD) will do everything possible to make the event safe and enjoyable for all members. However, no liability can be accepted for personal injury, loss or damages sustained whilst attending the tour.
The Wizard Walk begins at the bottom of York’s iconic Shambles, by the railings of St Crux Churchyard over the road from The Golden Fleece pub. It finishes back at the top of the The Shambles near King’s Square.
Around 1 hour 15 minutes with plenty of stops, the ideal length for little legs! This includes time for photos at the end, and can vary slightly depending on the size of the group and how busy the streets are.
The Wizard Walk is a great alternative to the many ghost walks and terror tours in the city. There are no ghost stories, and the tour is suitable for all ages. It is ideal for ages 5-10 in particular, or bigger kids with a silly sense of humour and passion for the wizarding world. Many parents have reviewed the tour, saying how much they enjoyed it along with their children!
Wheelchair users are always welcome, and the route has been carefully planned to ensure it is as accessible as possible. The tour doesn’t include any steps or platforms, but we do cross some uneven ground (York is known for it’s cobbles and bumpy roads!) Where possible, your guide will be elevated on a stepladder to ensure visibility for the whole group.
There are no Harry Potter filming locations in York, the nearest is Goathland…and that’s 40 miles away so not part of the tour! However, York’s many snickleways and alleys look like something lifted from the pages of the magical stories, ideal for wandering with a wizard as your guide.