History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

Walk among ruins of a church, destroyed not by war but by a king's grudge

Spot the line in the stonework where Roman hands stopped and medieval builders picked up

Trace how an abbot's luxury residence survived the very purge that destroyed the abbey next door

Discover the medieval gates of York, known as "bars," and pass beneath the gate that once faced Scotland

Hear why wealthy Georgians fought to keep York's crumbling walls private — and how the public won.

Discover how this historic bar also served as a home and a site for public proclamations.

Hear about the famous sightings of spectral Roman soldiers and other hauntings within this storied mansion.

Discover the modern sculpture of Constantine, commemorating his proclamation as Emperor in York in AD 306 and his legalization of Christianity.

Marvel at York Minster, a towering masterpiece of Gothic and medieval architecture, reflecting centuries of craftsmanship and spiritual significance. Discover its stunning exterior and pause the tour if you wish to enter.

Follow the ancient Roman road buried beneath this shopping street, once rutted by ox-carts hauling Minster stone.

anes, timber-framed buildings, and rich history as York's primary butcher area. Explore unique shops, enjoy the charming atmosphere, and discover historical sites like the shrine of St. Margaret Clitherow.

Count the hangings that took place on this site before it traded justice for curiosities

End at the mound where a hundred and fifty people sought refuge — and never came back down.

Pause at the church where Guy Fawkes was baptised — and find out why his old school still refuses to burn his effigy.

Stand on the world's shortest street with the longest name, and consider why no one can agree what it means