Highlights
Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and York's ONLY tour created for families with children! WINNER Best of York 2024 - Visit York WINNER Best Tour of York 2023, 2024 and 2025 - Little Vikings 3RD Best Family Experience in the World - TripAdvisor 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*
About This Deal
Afternoon Schedule
Departure Point
- St Crux Church at the bottom of The Shambles, over the road from The Golden Fleece. Look for the Wizard Walk sign!
Return Details
- St Crux Church at the bottom of The Shambles, over the road from The Golden Fleece. Look for the Wizard Walk sign!
Duration
1 hour and 15 minutes
Points of Interest
Stop At: 28 The Shambles
28 The Shambles, York, England YO1 7LY
Meet at the bottom of The Shambles by the railings of St Crux Church, look for The Wizard Walk sign!
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York
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!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Shambles
11 Shambles, , York
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...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 64 Low Petergate
64 Low Petergate, York, England YO1 7HZ
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?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: York Minster
Minster Yard, Deangate, York
Candy is dandy, and so we'll stop outside York Sweet Shop in search of our next magical creature! Got a sweet tooth? No time to snack, but find out about York's 'sweet' history!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St William's College
5 College Street, York
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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bedern Hall
Bartle Garth, St Andrewgate, York
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star family fun!
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!
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the The Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour 2024 (great for kids!) in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
