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13 Best York Ghost Tours

The ghost walks of England’s most haunted city compared: award-winning horrible-history routes, the comedy-horror ghost bus and lantern-led snickelway tours after dark. York claims more ghosts per square mile than anywhere in Europe and performs the claim nightly.

1.Mad Alices The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

Discover York's dark side with Mad Alice’s award-winning Bloody Tour. Engaging, humorous, and full of local stories—perfect for curious history lovers.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Enthralling tour with Lady Peckett. Both entertaining and interesting throughout. A great evening had by all. Thank you.”

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3.Ghost Bus Tour of York

Experience York’s haunted side on a lively ghost bus tour, passing iconic sites like York Minster and Clifford’s Tower with entertaining guides and spooky stories.

★ 4.5

“Highly enjoyable! Would recommend this tour...the time went really quickly and the guide was exceptional ! Well done to all concerned.”

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4.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Explore York’s spooky side with Shadows of York’s ghost walk, blending chilling stories, historic sights, and lively guides for an authentic evening experience.

★ 5.0

“Really enjoyed this walk. Very atmospheric and Josh storytelling was top notch. Plenty of stops so not too much actual walking. Would recommend”

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6.York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour

Discover York’s haunted side with a 1.5-hour theatrical ghost tour led by expert guides, blending spooky stories, dark comedy, and authentic local legends.

★ 4.8

“Absolutely fantastic, Daunty Deathly had us enthralled the whole tour his enthusiasm never dwindled even though it was pouring with rain and cold. It was hilarious the way he told us the stories and made us jump a few times too. Highly recommend and would…”

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7.York Witches and History Walking Tour

Discover York’s spooky side with this engaging 1-hour 15-minute walking tour, blending history, witchcraft tales, and medieval sights for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was adorable! She was very knowledgeable of the area and made the entire experience very entertaining. I would do this exact tour again.”

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8.York: Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour

Explore York’s dark past with this 1.5-hour ghost and history walking tour, uncovering tales of murder, plague, and legends guided by engaging storytellers.

★ 4.5

“Nick was a fantastic guide. Great stories and very knowledgeable . None of the theatrics of a lot of the other tours but incredibly interesting.”

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9.Private Ghost Tour of York

Discover York’s haunted secrets on a private, customizable ghost tour with expert guides, atmospheric sites, and authentic stories rooted in 2,000 years of history.

★ 5.0

“We were so fortunate to be able to get this tour during the day. My daughter and I were stopping in York on the way to Edinburgh. John agreed to take us on this tour during the day. Even then, we could get a feel…”

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10.Yorks Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

Explore York's haunted past with this engaging 2-hour walking tour through ghostly streets, dark landmarks, and haunted pubs, perfect for thrill-seekers and history lovers alike.

★ 4.6

“The tour guide Ellie was amazing! She was so friendly and knew so much information about everything. I would definatley recommend and buy this tour again. Thank you Ellie!”

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11.Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.

Discover York's dark past on a private ghost tour, exploring haunted landmarks, eerie stories, and hidden secrets with knowledgeable guides in an intimate setting.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with Nigel. He knows whereall the spirits live. Interesting and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour”

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12.Mad Alice’s Bloody Execution Tour – Morning Tour

Explore York’s dark past with Mad Alice’s Bloody Execution Morning Tour. A lively, humorous walk through historic crime sites and executions—perfect for history buffs.

“As we were in York for the York Georgian Festival it was an obvious choice to join Mad Alice on what is now known as 'Mad Alice's Bloody Execution Tour'. We've previously enjoyed 'Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York' so we had a good…”

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13.York’s Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

Discover York's haunted history with this smartphone-guided ghost tour. Visit iconic sites, hear spine-chilling stories, and explore at your own pace.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic, really enjoyed this theatrical and dramatic peek into York's gory history. Couldn't believe it was over when it was - I had no idea it had been going so long as I was totally immersed. I'm just sad there aren't more tours in Britain!”

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