A 90-minute walking tour departing outside Drakes Fish and Chip Shop, Kings Square 6.45pm 7 days a week.

Discover the myths and legends of York’s mysterious and murky past! See ancient defences, guilds and ginnels, and delve into the darker side of this beautiful yet cruel city where murder, disease and betrayal abound.

A 90-minute walking tour departing outside The Windmill pub in Church Street,  at 6.45pm 7 days a week.

Do something unique and join us for a very different kind of walking tour only to be attempted by the bravest and most intrepid of explorers! Let us take you on a journey through Stratford’s darkest secrets, creeping through 800 years of terrifying history.

When the sun sets, the ancient horrors of this town's past wake from their slumber. Let our guides shine a torch on the darker side of humanity and regale you in tales of murder, torture, terror and ancient medicines. Scratch the surface of this beautiful town and perhaps you’ll never look in a mirror again...

History teems in every corner and inch of the British Isles–but around York, the very walls and landscape itself positively hum with it. Since 2020, when history graduate and founder Nick Boardman established British Routes Holidays, we have been sharing our passion for history with countless holiday-goers–and allowing you to skip the typical tourist traps. 

For York city sightseeing and beyond, we wanted to do things differently. Every one of our tour guides is a local expert and enthusiastic historian, and we make sure to keep the groups small so that you can engage directly in the learning experience.