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York's Villainous History & Rum Tasting Tour
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Overview
Villainous History and Rum Tasting Tour in York: Step into a world of shadows and secrets at Villains Rum of York, a stone's throw from Stonegate. This isn't just a tour; it's an immersive indoor experience where York’s dark past comes alive. A villainous guide leads a small group through tales of plotters, poisoners, kings, and cutthroats—the real-life rogues who inspired the unique rums.
Expect to uncover the gripping stories of York's most notorious villains, brought to life with captivating storytelling, humor, and historical accuracy. The experience includes sampling handcrafted, locally inspired rums, each carefully linked to the villainous tale being told. Gin and alcohol-free options are also available for those who prefer them. The tour unfolds entirely inside Villains Rum's immersive rum shop, a villainous hideaway where the shadows always await, rain or shine.
This experience is perfect for history buffs, rum lovers, and anyone with a curious mind. Participants will be guided by live costumed villains, while discovering the true dark history of York’s most infamous characters. This includes alcoholic beverages to sample. This experience does not include anything that is not stated. 
Highlights
Uncover York's Dark History: Hear gripping tales of York's notorious villains.
Taste Handcrafted Rums: Sample unique, locally inspired rums linked to each villain's story.
Immersive Indoor Experience: Enjoy a thrilling tour inside a themed villainous hideaway.
Small-Group Setting: Get a personalized experience with a live villain guide.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally loved the immersive experience, enjoying the mix of history, storytelling, and rum tasting, though some desired more variety in drink options and a longer tour.
Customers enjoyed the villainous guides and stories.
Many loved sampling the different rums.
Visitors highlighted the fun and engaging way history was presented.
The small group setting was a plus.
Some felt the tour could have been longer.
A few wished for more non-alcoholic choices.
The Journey
Villains Rum of York
Venture into Villains Rum of York, a unique experience blending the city's shadowy past with the craft of rum making. Discover the misdeeds of York's most infamous figures, from Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot to the Viking kings' reign of terror, all while indulging in expertly crafted rum tastings. Located in a single, accessible room on Little Stonegate, this indoor experience is perfect for history buffs, dark tale enthusiasts, and rum aficionados. With tales told by a live villain guide, the experience is a tantalizing blend of history and flavour. Please note that this is an 18+ event, and ID may be required.
Know Before You Go
This indoor experience includes being guided by live costumed villains and the opportunity to discover the dark history of York's most infamous characters, complete with alcoholic beverage samples. It excludes any items not explicitly mentioned. The meetup point is at Villains Rum of York, located just off Stonegate.
Hot Tip
Reviewers suggest arriving a few minutes early to settle in and be ready to fully immerse in the villainous atmosphere. Also, consider trying the gin or alcohol-free options if rum isn't your preference; they're just as connected to the intriguing stories!
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