Families visiting York—this is the perfect experience for children and wizard-loving adults alike. Kids will enjoy a more engaging experience exploring York's history, magic, and mystery by walking around the city with a guide dressed as a wizard. Along the way, hear jokes, watch close-up magic, and search for mythical creatures at interesting locations–such as the York Minster, and the Shambles.

Enjoy a mix of magic, comedy, and history as you walk around York
A great family-friendly activity that’s perfect for kids aged 5–10 years
Stroll past top city sights—such as the York Minster
A twist on traditional tours—watch a wizard guide perform magic tricks

What's Included

Spellbinding magic, comedy and a dash of York's history...five-star family fun!

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

23 Shambles
23 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ, UK
The bottom of The Shambles by the railings of St Crux Churchyard, over the road from The Golden Fleece pub.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shambles

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

62-68 Low Petergate

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The York Sweet Shop

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

York Minster (Pass By)

St William's College

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bedern Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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317 reviews

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Absolutely brilliant tour!

Claire_R, Aug 2023

Absolutely brilliant tour! I booked this tour for my 9 year old daughter who is a massive HP fan and it did not disappoint. The Wizard of York was funny and engaging and all of us had the best time- would highly recommend!

Magical fun

Louise_H, May 2023

Hilarious from the the very beginning of the tour, before it had even started we were laughing! we did loads of activities in York but as a family (2 adults and 2 kids aged 8 and 5) we all agreed the wizard walk was by far our favourite, the kids wanted to do it again the next day! Great for witches, wizards and muggles, young or old. Funny, magic, entertaining with a dash of history thrown in, many many laughs, great value for money can't reccomend it enough!

Not to be missed!

ASHLEY_L, Aug 2022

The Wizard was engaging from start to finish. My son absolutely adored the hour we spent wandering around York and the magic tricks were spot on for kids old and young!

Fantastic

Abigail_W, Aug 2022

4 year old loved this. Was interactive and funny, with the wizard really knowing how to talk to kids!

Funny and magical

Laura_J, Aug 2022

This tour was engaging and fun for the kids, and laugh-out-loud funny for the grown ups. We had a great time!

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What To Expect

Additional Info

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