AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Despite only launching tours in 2022, The Wizard of York has a magical myriad of awards and accolades up his sleeve. And with countless five-star reviews too, you can book with confidence!
WINNER - Experience of the Year, and Independent Business of the Year
WINNER - Best Tour, and Best Birthday Party Entertainer
Little Vikings Awards 2026
The Wizard Walk was chosen as Best Tour of York again – for the 4th year running – and best Birthday Party Entertainer for the third time.
Local families voted in their thousands for their favourite activities across this magical city!
WINNER - BEST FAMILY ATTRACTION IN THE WORLD
WINNER - EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Visit York Tourism Awards 2025
The Wizard Walk won the coveted Experience of the Year award, as well as being finalists for Best of York and Independent Business of the Year.
As in previous years, the outcome is decided by an independent judging panel, mystery shop, reviews and visitor feedback. Book to experience the magic for yourself!
WINNER - BEST TOUR, AND BEST BIRTHDAY ENTERTAINER
Little Vikings Awards 2025
It’s a HAT TRICK! The Wizard Walk won Best Tour for the third year in a row, Best Birthday Entertainer for the second time, and finalist Best Magical Experience.
From thousands of public votes, these awards celebrate the very best of family-friendly York.
SILVER WINNER - NATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
After winning Experience of the Year at the Visit York Awards, The Wizard Walk was put forward for the national finals in Brighton. As one of only two businesses representing York, we were delighted to win the Silver Award.
WINNER - NEW TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024
Following two wins at the Visit York Awards, The Wizard Walk went on to the VisitEngland Awards in Liverpool. One of only four York businesses in the finals, we were absolutely spellbound to bring home the Gold award, and to be recognised as one of the top tourism businesses in the country.
WINNER - BEST OF YORK, and NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD
Visit York Tourism Awards 2024
As well as winning two awards, in 2024 The Wizard Walk was also a Finalist for Experience of the Year and and Independent Business of the Year.
The Visit York Awards culminate in a prestigious ceremony at York Racecourse. Winners are decided by a panel of judges and are based on criteria such as reviews, accessibility, social media and a comprehensive Mystery Shop visit and report.
WINNER - BEST TOUR OR SMALL ATTRACTION
YorkMix Choice Awards 2024
The YorkMix Choice Awards are decided entirely by public vote, and this award marks the third time The Wizard Walk has won Best Tour in three years.
Well, they say three is the magic number!
WINNER - BEST TOUR, AND BEST BIRTHDAY ENTERTAINER
Little Vikings Awards for Kids 2024
In 2024, The Wizard Walk won Best Tour for the second year running, Best Birthday Entertainer and finalist Best Magical Experience.
WINNER - Best Tour of York
Little Vikings Awards for Kids 2023
Voted for by families, The Wizard Walk won Best Tour 2023, and was also a shortlisted finalist in two other categories
WINNER - Walking Tour Operator of the Year
Yorkshire Prestige Awards 2023
Decided by a panel of judges following public nominations, these awards recognise and celebrate local businesses across the Yorkshire region.
Third Place Winner - Best Family Experience in the World
TripAdvisor Best of the Best Awards 2023 and 2024
Based on 12 months of review data, this international award is given to less than 1% of the 8 million attractions on the popular travel website. First place went to swimming with dolphins in South Carolina, second to the Chocolatarium in Edinburgh, and third to this wand-ering wizard in York!
The Wizard Walk was also awarded Best of the Best in 2024 too, and represented the family-friendly category in TripAdvisor’s worldwide Bucket List of things to do.
Silver Winner - Best Small Attraction
YorkMix Choice Awards 2023
Voted by YorkMix Radio listeners, the YorkMix Choice Awards celebrate businesses that make a real difference in York.
Highly Commended - Experience of the Year
Visit York Tourism Awards 2023
Finalist - New Tourism Business Award
Visit York Awards 2023
Finalist - Best Magical Experience
Little Vikings Awards for Kids 2023
Finalist - Best Birthday Party Entertainer
Little Vikings Awards for Kids 2023
Traveler’s Choice Award
TripAdvisor 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025