York's Most Haunted Historical Pubs Tour

The Adventure

Here are some of the city’s ancient drinking establishments that have been an integral part of its fabric. Many of these ancient buildings are claimed to be haunted. Take the tour and lap up the history and magic of this beautiful city.

Based on this great crawl documented in https://www.gpsmycity.com/tours/yorks-historical-pubs-tour-4524.html - if you download the GpsMyCity app, it will take you a self-guided walking tour. All copyright to the original creators

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The Pub Crawl

6 stops curated for this crawl.

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Olde Starre Inn
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40 Stonegate York YO1 8AS
The longest serving pub in York, licensed since 1644; offers spectacular views of York Minster plus a range of real ales and good old English grub.
5 min walk to Golden Fleece
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Golden Fleece
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16 Pavement York YO1 9UP
Operational since the early 1500s; rumoured to be the most haunted public house in York, especially for Lady Peckett.
4 min walk to Black Swan
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Black Swan
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23 Peasholme Green York YO1 7PR
The most authentic pub in York, housed in a 1417 building; reportedly linked to St Cuthbert's Church via underground passage.
4 min walk to Royal Oak
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Royal Oak
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18 Goodramgate York YO1 7LG
A perfect spot for real ale enthusiasts, situated inside a stylish 14th-century building; renowned for several resident ghosts, plus an array of real ales and comforting cuisine.
2 min walk to Snickleway Inn
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Snickleway Inn
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47 Goodramgate York YO1 7LS
The only 15th-century galleried inn in the city, with reportedly at least five active spirits/ghosts on the premises!
2 min walk to Old White Swan
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Old White Swan
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80 Goodramgate York YO1 7LF
One of York’s most loved and oldest watering holes; famous for its association with an 18th-century world's tallest man and some ghostly tales.
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