York Ghost and Horror Walking Tour

You can have Vampires, Ghosts, beasts, but nothing is more scary than human history. On this historical tour we look into Yorks dark past, though the science of the paranormal, myth busting and ancient past. Tales of Ghosts, persecution, murder, plague await for those who can handle the real past and not the gimmicks!
Please arrive 10 minutes before your chosen departure time. Tour leaves at booking time.

Suitable for friends, couples, those single travellers
and families of all ages. (over 5 recommend) The tour will run whatever the weather and dogs are welcome!

75 - 90 minutes

Tours attended at visitors own risk. we take no responsibility for accidents or lost belongings on the tours. Children should be supervised by parent/carer at all times.

Meeting Point

Clifford's Tower, York

Tower St, York YO1 9SA, UK

The tour leaves promptly at your chosen time. Guides cannot answer phones for late comers so we advise arriving 10 minutes early.

What's included:

• Live guided tour.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

York

York

Wander the ancient streets on a journey through 2000 years of history, under the surface of this city lies secrets you'll never forget.

5 minutes

Clifford's Tower

Tower Street, , York, YO1 9SA

Discover the history and terror of York's Debtors Prison and the horrors of the Castle.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Baile Hill

York, York, YO23 1WH

York's second castle partner to the greater massacre in British history, discover how the Normans conquered England.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

York City Walls

, , York, YO1 7HB

Discover the stories behind the towers, hidden rooms, goals and horrors of Victorian disease and pestilence.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Victoria Bar

Victor St, York YO1 6HQ, UK

Discover the history of Yorks' famous Bars, beheadings, defences and myth busting!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Skeldergate Bridge

Bishopgate Street, York

Down darkened allies meet the mystery of ancient beasts, the search for the philosophers stone and the science of turning metal into gold.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

North Street

North St, York YO1, UK

Tales of ghostly hauntings, plague and cholera await, discover Yorks most infamous son and his connection to York.

10 minutes

The Perky Peacock

Barker Tower, North St, York YO1 6BE, UK

Discover the River Ouse terrible past, from Celtic warriors, to battles, and a famous man whose end was at Yorks Tyburn

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included