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Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour blends York's old streets with 75 minutes storytelling, 4.4-rated guidance and a clear booking route.

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Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

Tour details

Let the darker side of York's history send a chill down your spine as you discover the city’s dark and terrible secrets. Board the Necrobus and get ready to embark on a 75-minute theatrical sightseeing tour.

Enjoy a comedy horror journey around York's seedier past as your creepy conductor shows you the sights from a classic 1960s Routemaster bus. The on-board actors and eerily decorated bus will ensure you have the spookiest ride in town.

Learn about the sinister side of many of York's most famous landmarks including Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin's grave. Let your imagination run wild as you hear about the ghosts that reside within the medieval walls of one of England's spookiest cities.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a comedy horror sightseeing tour through York
  • See the sights of one of England's most haunted cities
  • Let your creepy conductor's narration send chills down your spine

Includes

  • Admission fees

Good to know

  • Please note that the tours are conducted in English
  • Please note that the tour operator takes no responsibility for items left on the bus. Personal items are carried at the owner's risk and the tour operator takes no responsibility for items damaged or lost.
  • Smoking, eating, and drinking (other than bottled water) are not permitted on the bus.

York Ghost Tour FAQ

The best choice depends on mood: Deathly Dark suits theatrical storytelling, Shadows of York leans into horrible history, and the Ghost Bus adds comedy horror from a vintage bus.
Yes. York's old lanes, stone walls and low evening light give the stories more atmosphere than a daytime history walk.
Most walking ghost tours in the supplied data last around 1.5 hours, while longer private or specialist tours can run up to 3 hours.
Several tours say they are suitable for all ages, but families should still check each tour's tone, route and late start time before booking.
Routes vary, but common story areas include the Shambles, Clifford's Tower, College Street, Bedern, Grape Lane and other old-city lanes.
The supplied tour data says tours run in all weather conditions, so visitors should dress for rain, wind and uneven streets.
Advance booking is recommended because evening spaces can fill, especially weekends, holidays and peak visitor periods.
The Ghost Bus listing includes a guided comedy horror sightseeing experience by bus, with stories, performance and a theatrical route through York.
It is usually more theatrical and comic, while walking tours feel more intimate because guests stand in the streets where the stories are set.