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There are numerous ghost tours of York available. DAO arranged for us to go on this tour during the Winter Warmer VT Meeting in January 2007. The tour guide was excellent, fully involving the group in all the stories he told and obviously an accomplished guide (and actor). He also was fully aware of his health and safety responsibilities for both the group and other tourists and locals passing the group.
The tour lasts about 95 minutes and starts at the ends of the Shambles. There's no need to book, just turn up at either end of the Shambles (whatever the weather) and you will be collected by the tour guide dressed in his Victorian costume including frock coat, top hat, carrying a very authentic-looking Gladstone bag, ringing his 'death bell'. Props abound and, with the use of a small step ladder, the guide is elevated above the crowd and easily heard by all (children being encouraged to the front).
Costing just GBP5.00 for adults and GBP3.00 for 'boils and ghouls' - this is family entertainment at its best! Of course, ghosts may join the tour at any time - for free!! Address: Starts from either end of the Shambles at 7:30pmPhone: +44 1904 608700Directions: The Shambles runs from Pavement to King Square and is clearly signposted throughout York city centre.Website: www.ghosthunt.co.uk
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I was just about to dash over to the Tourist Information Centre when the tour appeared. How lucky was that!
Well, it was twice lucky. It wasn't the free public tour after all but a private one from the Churchill Hotel, an establishment for the moneyed, notably from across the Atlantic. The tour guide's name was Dave Perry and Dave had a passion. That passion was named "York".
Dave had no objection to Rosemarie and I joining the tour and, later, to another couple hitching on as well. Dave just wanted to exalt the wonders of York, in between cigarettes that is. Sadly, this was a habit he hadn't managed to shake.
It didn't detract from his font of information however as he expounded his knowledge and lit up the sites with their history.
The free tour takes two hours. Should you be fortunate enough to get on Dave's tour, you should allow up to four and it's worth every penny, or pound, depending on how much you choose to tip him. Leave a Comment
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Now THIS was the business! One of the best forms of entertainment in York! We joined the Tour late, it started at The Shambles, but we managed to catch up eventually and it was well worth the frantic gallop.
The Storyteller was absolutely brilliant! He was dressed in period clothes, a caped black coat, a black top hat and carrying a medical bag, similar to the one purported to have been used by Jack The Ripper. This man had presence. Walking behind him along the old cobbled streets of York, from Ghost House to Ghost House was eerily spooky. You could imagine that you had stepped back in time and were there at the time of the Great Plague. His voice was commanding, his charisma riveting and his sense of humour macabre. There was good audience participation and although the stories were sad, we were giggling like scared schoolchildren.
We had a fun experience where the whole group advanced on a restaurant and waved to the diners and then all went BOO!!!!! try it sometime, but try NOT to get arrested....
WELL WORTH the 4 quid!!! Leave a Comment
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 Better than it looks by iandsmith
Asthetically speaking, I'm all for the exposed beams!
And, if you've ever wondered why there are small windows on some of the old buildings, consider this - there used to be a tax on windows! The bigger the window, the bigger the tax. It was from this obnoxious bit of bureaucracy that the term "daylight robbery" evolved. Leave a Comment
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 The guide tells strange,
ghostly tales by Tom_Fields, 3 more photos
This medieval city is justly famous for its ghost walks. These are interesting and informative, as well as entertaining. They illustrate a lot about local history, architecture, and the way that the common folk lived during past ages. Most stories are tragic; a few are real tear-jerkers. Besides, what else is there to do in the evening, other than hang out in the pubs? At least try one ghost walk--you won't regret it.
There are quite a number of them, departing from various sites around the city. Visit the local tourist information centre for more information. The original Ghost Walk, and probably the best known, meets at the King's Arms Pub at the Ouse Bridge, nightly at 8:00 pm. This is known as the "pub that floods", due to its location next to the river. Leave a Comment Address: The King's Arms Pub, Ouse Bridge, York,Phone: 44 1759 37 3090Directions: On the River Ouse. For information on other ghost walks, visit these other sites: http://www.ghosthunt.co.uk/ http://www.britainexpress.com/cities/york/walking.htmOther Contact: Fax: +44 1759 37 3090
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 Ghost hunt by Britannia2
This is good fun for all the family and lasts about 75 minutes and there is no need to book. The cost is £5 for adults and £4 for children ( as at April 09)) Leave a Comment
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Each tour has a real guide on board and will last approximately 45 minutes. Buses operate on a 20 minute frequency from Exhibition Square and can be used as a hop on - hop off service throughout the day. Leave a Comment
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The distinctive red buses you see around the city are those from York City Sightseeing - one of the two companies that offer a bus service around the city for tourists. Prices are:-
Adult £9.00
Concession (over 60 or student) £7.00
Child £4.00
Family (2 adults and 3 children) £20.00
Special for 1 adult, 1 child £10 (2008 prices)
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Last full tour starts at time shown - finishes 1 hour later. April-September: 09.00-17.00 Daily March-October:09.00-16.30 Daily February: 09.30-16.00 Daily November-January: 10.00-15.00 daily
Some buses disabled friendly. Children are handed children's packs of sweets and crayons an there is an audio commentary in 9 languages. Leave a Comment
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City Sightseeing is, it says, the largest open top tour bus company in the world. I believe them. This is a good way to see a city for the first time. You usually go around in a circle and start to understand what is where and walking distances and directions between things you really want to see. With the ‘hop on – hop off’ tickets you can stay where you want longer and then rejoin here and there. Free headphones give you the audio tour with helpful information as you travel along (multilingual).
I would suggest going in the early afternoon with this company so that you get full use of the 24 hour tickets. What I mean is you may see something t night when you go to dinner and you can see it the next morning. Also you can review what you missed in the evening.
Local details are below. Be careful with your camera. The bus does move and jump when you are trying to take pictures! Leave a Comment Address: Exhibition Square (Start Point)Directions: Every 10-30 minutes. Please see the website for up to date timetables.Website: http://www.city-sightseeing.com/
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