Writing Dracula: A Self-Guided Walk of Stoker's Whitby

45 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Whitby‘s atmospheric cliffs and shadowy lanes provided the eerie inspiration for one of literature‘s most enduring monsters. On this atmospheric audio tour, you‘ll follow in the footsteps of Bram Stoker, exploring the very locations that sparked his imagination as he crafted Dracula during his 1890 visit to this coastal town.

The self-guided tour begins at Number 6 Royal Crescent, where Stoker lodged during his fateful stay in Whitby. You‘ll stroll through the picturesque Royal Crescent gardens before making your way down to the seafront. As you walk alongside the crashing waves, across Whitby Bridge, and through narrow medieval passages, you‘ll discover how this seemingly serene fishing town with its melancholic air influenced Stoker‘s gothic masterpiece.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at 6 Royal Crescent, Whitby. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Whitby Abbey.

Itinerary

Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    19th Century theatre and events venue overlooking the sea.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The impressive Whale's jawbone brought back by Whalers and displayed. The view from the jawbone shows off the eastside of Whitby including the Abbey.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Bram Stokers Bench, where the famed author sat and looked over the harbour making notes and thinking up his famous literary characters.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Quaint seaside pub right next door to what was once the Whitby Public Lending Library where Bram Stoker conducted some research into a Romanian warlord... Vlad Tepes.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Where the Dmitry wreckage occurred helping inspire Stoker's own gruesome ship wreck the Demeter.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The mourners stairs or Jacobs ladder. Leading all the way up to St Mary's church.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Church has many mysterious grave stones. Some with skull and cross bone, others with curious markings and one perhaps that is the final resting place of one of the undead.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The incredible gothic structure of the Abbey is a sight to behold and a nice way to finish the tour if you wish to enter afterwards. If you do wish to enter be aware that requires a paid entry ticket.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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