York Minster Tours and Tickets

York Minster Guided Tour with Entry

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

York’s dark history isn’t always obvious as you wander its streets alone. This guided ghost walk reveals the city’s spookier side as you explore cobbled lanes and historic landmarks after dark. Follow your guide through some of York’s most atmospheric locations—including The Shambles, the Golden Fleece pub, Mad Alice Lane, and Clifford’s Tower—while hearing stories of mysteries, tragedies, and reported hauntings. Along the way, uncover the hidden legends behind the city’s top sights, turning a simple stroll into an entertaining and eerie introduction to York’s past.

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

2 hoursFree Cancellation

The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

(66)

from $16

Likely to Sell Out

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private York Minster Guided Walking Tour

(803)

from $27

Likely to Sell Out

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(49)

from $75

History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

Most visitors choose between a highlights walk, a wall walk, or a ghost tour. This self-guided tour gives you the best of all three in a single route — from Roman ruins and Viking history to chilling tales told at the right moments, in the right places. With your phone as your guide, you'll walk atop the ancient city walls, squeeze through snickelways, and hear why the Golden Fleece pub claims over fifteen resident ghosts. This tour is ideal for those who are in York for a day and want to get a taste of everything that York has to offer while having the freedom to linger and dive deeper into the sites that capture their interest. Pause for a pint, duck into the Shambles for photos, or linger inside York Minster — then pick up right where you left off. No group to keep up with, no fixed start time. Available in 9 languages with offline access. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours. If it's not for you, it comes with a full refund guarantee.

History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(21)

from $9

Exploring York on your own can mean wandering past centuries of history without really understanding what you’re seeing. This guided walking tour adds the stories and context that bring the city to life. As you stroll along the ancient walls and through York’s picturesque streets, your guide connects the landmarks to powerful figures such as Constantine the Great, Robert the Bruce, and Oliver Cromwell—explaining how their actions shaped the city you see today. Along the way, discover hidden details, natural features, and lesser-known corners you might otherwise miss, turning a simple walk into a deeper, more meaningful experience of York.

J & M York City Walking Tours

2 hours

4.7

(506)

from $18

Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

York Witches and History Walking Tour

(2,932)

from $20

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

You don’t have to join a tour group to discover York. This self-guided audio walking tour lets you set the pace and pick up and drop the route when it suits you. Hit all the signature spots—York Minster, Stonegate, Mansion House, the Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, and more. The app works online and offline, and includes geodata, so you don't need to waste money on roaming charges.

(446)

from $23

Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(120)

from $12

York has a fascinating Roman past and this private tour unpacks it more efficiently than you could likely do alone. View the city’s Roman relics, including its Roman Column, York Minster—built over a Roman basilica– and other points of interest, all with guided commentary for background. Along the way, hear about mad emperors and lost legions; and discover how a posting to York was considered dangerous in Roman times.

Private Roman Tour of York

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

(15)

from $89

With rich Roman and Viking history and beautiful architecture, York is among England’s must-see cities—but exploring independently means you may miss its hidden secrets. On this private walking tour, follow your guide through historic York and find out what makes the city special. Explore top attractions like Clifford's Tower, the Jorvik Viking Centre, the Roman walls, and St Mary’s Abbey, and enjoy skip-the-line access and sweeping views along the River Ouse.

Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster

Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(8)

from $334

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,447)

from $18

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(500)

from $19

Ideal for travelers looking for the flexibility to determine their own itinerary, the Visit York Pass provides access to over 30 attractions, including York Minster, York Dungeons, York's Chocolate Story and more. Don’t worry about buying individual admission tickets; instead, use the convenient and hassle-free Visit York Pass to save time on the day. The Visit York Pass also gives you discounts on hotel stays, restaurants, tours, ghost walks and more! Don’t feel limited by set itineraries and visit the attractions which appeal to you Choose from a one-day or multi-day Visit York Pass to fit your schedule Save on travel time with the included 24-hour City Sightseeing bus ticket and river cruise.

York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions

1 to 3 daysFree Cancellation

Explore the ancient city of York in a new and unique way on this self-guided treasure hunt tour. Using GPS technology, follow the guide app’s clues and solve puzzles to reveal hidden locations on your map. Walk through the streets like a local, and take short-cuts and secret passages to the most iconic York tourist spots, the best way to avoid the crowds. Win points as you travel—will you reach the top of the national leaderboard?

(21)

from $98

York Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

York Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(5)

from $20

Per group

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Journey back in time on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of York, England’s quintessential medieval town. Your flexible 24-hour ticket enables you build a custom itinerary of York’s main attractions such as The Stonebow, Clifford’s Tower, Museum Gardens and more. With unobstructed views from the open-top viewing deck and 20 possible stops around town, you have the best of the city at your fingertips.

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.5

(576)

from $23

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

Discover the best of Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors on this captivating full-day tour. Start in the charming market town of Pickering, then explore the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Visit the moorland village of Goathland, known as ‘Hogsmeade’ in 'Harry Potter.' Enjoy Whitby’s seaside charm with fish and chips, stroll the harbor, and visit Whitby Abbey. Conclude in Glaisdale, home to the romantic Beggers Bridge.

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Delve into the dark side of York, and see the city in a new light, on this evening ghost bus tour. Visit notorious local haunts of restless spirits and pass eerie sites such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the grave of Dick Turpin, the infamous highwayman and murderer. Throughout the tour, hear anecdotes and fascinating facts about York’s grisly past, and make key stops for a closer look at the city’s most haunted buildings.

(664)

from $76

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(2,476)

from $25

Likely to Sell Out

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

Families visiting York - this is York's only tour created specifically for children, and is ideal for wizard fans! Kids will enjoy a more engaging experience exploring York's history, magic, and mystery by walking around the city with a guide dressed as a wizard. Along the way, hear jokes, watch close-up magic, and search for mythical creatures at interesting locations–such as the York Minster, and the Shambles.

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Private Viking Walk of York

(1,014)

from $16

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

(69)

from $89

Enjoy a fully flexible and independent way to discover York’s highlights and history with this self-led, smartphone audio tour. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone, and use whenever suits your schedule. With the help of the included GPS map and directions, you’ll discover key landmarks like the York Minster, York City Walls, and the Shambles; will learn about the city’s Viking history; and much more.

Private York Self-Guided Tour

2 to 3 hours

3.8

(27)

from $12

Private Historical Walking Tour of York

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,329)

from $193

Per group

Designed for travelers with a historical interest in the supernatural, this private 2-hour ghost tour of York — one of the most haunted cities in the world — allows you to customize your itinerary to suit you. Choose to visit sites with countless reports of ghost sightings, including York Minster, and The Shambles, and listen to frightening tales rooted in York’s 2,000-year-old history. The start time and location of your tour is up to you.

Private Ghost Tour of York

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

(83)

from $105

Golden Tours York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.7

(487)

from $22

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What are people saying about York Minster

simon_j, May 2026

Ghost bus was great

We booked the tour as we like haunted stuff. It was really fun and some really Good info aswell. Had a great time .

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Victoria_M, May 2026

Lots of fun ,laughed the whole time

Its a lot of fun Brilliant Lots of facts about ghosts around the area Be prepared to get off the bus occasionally. Totally recommend it

Alyx_M, Apr 2026

Lost no Longer

A great way to see the city of York. We were confused as to where to board the bus, but ran into several friendly people in a park who helped us. The bus was nearly empty up top. The driver was careful and very friendly. We stayed on the bus for the full round trip and enjoyed seeing other parts of the city in addition to the Shambles.