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York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour

York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour blends York's old streets with 1.5 hours storytelling, 4.8-rated guidance and a clear booking route.

York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour

Tour details

Join a dark comedy ghost walk in the heart of York, a city believed to be the most haunted in all of Europe. Together we'll walk the streets and learn about some terrible things, such as the tragic story of the plague house on College Street, a message from beyond the grave and the haunting of Bedern Slums.

We will gather as a group on Grape Lane, outside Quacks Printers, and from here will set off on a tour of the city's darker side. There may be a little bit of interaction with your guide, but we will never have actors waiting in the shadows to jump out at you, so don't be afraid! Your tour will end either on the cobbles of York's famous Shambles or beneath the looming stones of Clifford's Tower and your guide will happily direct you back to your accommodation or transport links.

Highlights

  • A great way to get your bearings in York and explore off the usual routes.
  • Hear about some of York's most notorious hauntings.
  • Explore the city with one of our five Visit England Award-winning guides.
  • Enjoy a theatrical ghost tour experience with a dark comedy element.

Includes

  • Guided ghost walk
  • Live tour guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Toilet breaks

Good to know

  • The tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Well behaved dogs are welcome on the tour.
  • The tour is suitable for all ages.
  • Guests should arrive 5-10 minutes before the advertised start time.
  • Guests arriving heavily drunk or disorderly will be asked to leave with no refund given.

Itinerary

  • 2 starting location options: Quacks Printers, The Deathly Dark Tours
  • York: Guided tour (1.5 hours)
  • 3 drop-off locations: Clifford's Tower, Shambles, Clifford's Tower

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.