York
I’ve compared York’s ghost tours so you can pick your scare level, from theatrical street shows to straight history after dark. This city calls itself England’s most haunted, and the nightly walks have run for decades. October dates sell out, so book early for Halloween.
Discover the chilling secrets of York's haunted past on the Deathly Dark Ghost Tour. YorkMix Award Winner 2023. Prepare for spine-tingling tales and ghostly encounters!
Most Popular★ 5.0“Davina Deathly was brilliant. Loved the walk through beautiful York. It was like watching an interactive play. Fun and frights throughout. Loved it”
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3,609 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $19.42
Discover the spine-chilling allure of Mad Alice's The Bloody Tour of York, an award-winning tourism experience that will leave you breathless and begging for more!
★ 5.0“Lots of fun, and informative even the rain could not dampen the atmosphere well worth £15 for an hour and half and might even learn something along the way 😀”
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2,749 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $20.80by The Bloody Tour of York
Unveil the spooky secrets of York on the hilarious and hair-raising Ghost Bus Tour. Get ready for a comedy horror adventure like no other!
★ 4.4“Didn't really know what to expect but we were having fun and laughing from the start, the guide, interactive entertainment and the driver were so funny. Even my 14 yr old enjoyed it and I had to force him to go. 😄”
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2,496 reviewsFrom $26.94by The Ghost Bus Tours Ltd
Discover the chilling secrets of York's haunted past on the award-winning Shadows of York ghost walk. Uncover history like never before. Join us if you dare!
★ 5.0“Josh was an excellent host and storyteller! We got to know lots of interesting (and gruesome) bits of history told in great detail. He was very friendly and answered any questions we had and asked about us individually which I thought was very kind. Highly…”
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1,403 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $18.03by Shadows of York
Discover the enchanting secrets of York's Old Town on a bewitching walking tour. Uncover the fascinating history and legends of witches that still linger in the cobbled streets.
★ 4.7“I absolutely loved the history and Nixen our guide she was a wonderful guide .”
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928 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $22by Enthral Experiences
Experience York’s haunted side with The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour—an engaging, theatrical walk through spooky tales, dark humor, and atmospheric sights.
★ 4.8“We attended the ghost tour last night and were so glad we did. We had Daria deathly who was absolutely amazing! She was in character throughout, really knowledgeable and hilarious. We really enjoyed it. Thank you so much. We’ll definitely be recommending to our family…”
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780 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $20by The Deathly Dark Tours
Discover the secrets of York's witches and delve into its intriguing history on this captivating walking tour. Unveil the enchantment today!
★ 5.0“Very engaging host who really made a huge interactive effort. I would be happy to recommend this to others.”
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410 reviews1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $23.57by Enthral Experiences
Discover York’s dark past with this 1.5-hour ghost and history tour, exploring haunted sites, gruesome tales, and legendary legends with engaging guides.
★ 4.5“Excellent knowledge of historical events and places. Loved how history was compared to nowadays.”
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374 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $16by J&M York City Walking Tours
Explore York’s haunted streets and dark past on this 1.5-hour ghost walk, filled with spooky stories, detailed history, and atmospheric sights.
★ 4.8“This was an excellent tour led by Dan, who was superbly entertaining. Lots of interesting history and spooky stories. Not gimmicky just thoroughly enjoyable. So glad we chose to go with this company. Definitely recommended”
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333 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $18by Shadows of York
Discover the dark secrets of York on a thrilling private ghost tour. Uncover spine-chilling tales and explore haunted locations in this unforgettable experience. Click now!
★ 5.0“This was an incredible tour with real history. John was a wonderful guide, he brought the spooky history to life and had a great sense of humor. He is not an actor, he really knows his history and has pride in his city. If you…”
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83 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)From $90.19by York Walls Tours
Discover York's haunted past on this immersive 2-hour walking tour featuring eerie alleyways, chilling tales, and haunted landmarks like Clifford's Tower and The Golden Fleece pub.
★ 4.6“Lou was fantastic! Even with a small group on a cold Wednesday night, he made the tour engaging, informative, and genuinely enjoyable. It was entertaining in a smart, grown-up way rather than jokey, which I really appreciated. Loved the tour and would absolutely recommend it.”
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82 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $18by See Your City
Discover the chilling secrets of York with our private ghost tours. Brace yourself for spine-tingling tales that will leave you wanting more. Book now!
★ 5.0“Our top hat wearing guide Nigel was excellent. The tour was very informative and well paced. Why is this bl00dy box forcing me to write more? I hate these review things. You try to help by being honest but the system demands endless waffle is…”
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72 reviews1 to 2 hours (approx.)From $66.60by Dark Tales of York
Discover York’s haunted past with this self-guided smartphone app tour. Explore dark sites, ghost stories, and historic legends at your own pace.
★ 5.0“What a fabulous little self guided tour. It contained great history, humour and easy to follow instructions. It was simple to pause the tour in order to look at something or pit stop for a drink. It was easy to navigate and I love how…”
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2 reviewsFrom $9.75
I never leave York without one more story; Romans, Vikings, and ghosts share two miles of medieval wall.