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A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a smartphone displaying a map, and a sign with text. 1
A cobblestone street lined with brick houses, a church tower, and outdoor seating at a cafe. 2
A narrow street lined with brick buildings, a church spire in the distance, and a tree on the left. 3
A narrow cobblestone street flanked by historic buildings with a church spire in the distance. 4
A narrow brick street lined with traditional houses, a stone wall on one side, and a tower in the distance. 5
By Red Thread
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 29 and current price is RM 23 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 4m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step off the grand thoroughfares and slip into the hidden arteries of medieval York. On this immersive redthread tour, you will navigate the city's ancient 'Snickelways'—narrow, shadowy passages where history isn't found in royal decrees, but in bizarre street names, ghostly folklore, and the gritty reality of everyday life. Join sociologist Lukas and local expert Lena as they decode the secrets of York's forgotten alleys, revealing a world of medieval red-light districts, phantom women, and the overwhelming sensory landscape of the past.

    • A 0.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 64 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in Social Fabric & Everyday Life and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
    • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
    • York, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
    • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
    • York, England, United Kingdom

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Podcast Tour York The Secret Snickelways of York in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 4 minutes1h 4m
    1h 4m
  • Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
RM 28.18
RM 22.54 x 1 AdultRM 22.54
Total
The previous price was RM 28.18 and current price is RM 22.54
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate

  • 10m
The shortest street in York with the longest name, historically linked to the city's whipping post.

Lady Peckett's Yard

  • 10m
An atmospheric, shadowed alley named after an 18th-century mayor's wife, steeped in ghost lore.

Lunds Court

  • 10m
A narrow passage famous for the dark, true-crime legend of Mad Alice—a story with a surprising twist.

Grape Lane

  • 10m
A seemingly ordinary street that hides its scandalous medieval past as the city's red-light district.

Coffee Yard

  • 10m
The longest Snickelway in York, blending medieval monastic architecture with Georgian coffee house culture.

Nether Hornpot Lane

  • 10m
A tiny, easily missed passage that reveals the overwhelming sensory and industrial reality of medieval trades.

Location

Activity location

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    Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
    • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
    • York, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
    • Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
    • York, England, United Kingdom

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