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“It was incredible, chilling and funny while also learning about the most haunting city in Europe! I am 11 and it was great for my age.”
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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“An absolute must if in York, plenty of tales of death and torture! A cracking evening trawling the cobbled streets of York.”
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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“Absolutely wonderful tour which was informative and rather insane. So much fun! The guide was outstanding.”
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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“Full of interesting facts done in a very at times dramatic presentation by Dan. Would highly recommend.”
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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“The Magnificent Merlot was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable it amazed me how much he knew & remembered, very talented! He was very funny & entertaining. The tour itself was very interesting & factual, definitely great value for money, I recommend it to anyone…”
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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“Absolutely excellent, brilliant guide who was entertaining & very funny . Would definitely recommend”
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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“Entertaining tour led by Merlot who was excellent and very upbeat. A bit different from the usual ghost tours. At a good time snd just right length. Would recommend”
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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“The guide was friendly and very informative- it was extremely interesting and kept me engaged throughout”
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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“Dan was absolutely amazing at telling the stories. It was like being a theatre show, the way he acted out the stories as well. His voice was made for something like this. Dan was extremely knowledgeable about the history of York and honestly just about…”
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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“John is not the Actor guide. He is an historian and loves his city. We were entertained and informed. And he told plenty of good stories. This tour is for those who appreciate passionate storytelling that is more historical fiction than it is sheer make…”
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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“very interesting! Our tour guide Ellie was brilliant!🤩”
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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.