The Deathly Dark Tour of York
Recommended by 98% of travelers
York, England
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- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
From plague to Vikings to butchery and murder, discover York’s dark history on this family-friendly tour led by a guide known for his dark sense of humor. See sights such as York Minster, the Shambles, and Bedern Hall, the silliest street in England, as you hear tales of bygone days, vile crimes, and things that go bump in the night.
- Walk the streets of York with a guide on a classic ghost tour
- Family-friendly experience, tailored to those with a wicked streak
- Great insight into York’s long and fascinating history
- Private and small-group tours are available upon request
What's Included
- Guide
- No scheduled restroom breaks
- Food & Drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Deathly Dark Tours4 Grape Ln, York YO1 7HU, UK
Your guide will meet you at The Deathly Dark Tours, 4 Grape Lane YO1 7HU. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the advertised start time. If the booking office is open you will be checked in at the desk, otherwise your guide will meet you outside.
End points
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Itinerary
1
Coffee Yard
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Stonegate
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Minster Yard
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bedern Hall (Pass By)
4
Coppergate
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Shambles
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clifford's Tower (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Dogs are welcome to join.
- LGBTQ+ friendly.
- Guests who arrive heavily drunk or disorderly will be asked to leave with no refund given.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
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Suzanna_C, Aug 2026
Davina our guide was fantastic. The stories were informative and had little twists and turns. I'm glad I wasn't around in those days.
Overall the tour guide was very theatrical in fully getting you to submerge yourself back to those times. Even the night sky fitted well into the overall efforts of the evening. We both thought it was a Fantastic experience 👏
Dianne_H, Aug 2026
A fun and entertaining 90 minutes of humour and horror. This was a great way to get a little bit of history and keep busy in the evening. Loved every minute. David was an excellent guide!
MaryMaclaine_H, Aug 2026
Amazing experience! David was excellent—funny, engaging, and kept us entertained throughout. He even got other people on the street involved with his tiny high-fives! 😆
Definitely a must-do when visiting York. Highly recommended.
Alison_W, Aug 2026
Be prepared to get cosy with other travellers as you listen to marvellous stories from a brilliant host. Even during a downpour we were riveted.
Laura_D, Aug 2026
Great guide (Dalton Deathly) who made each story a fun experience. Both teenagers weee captivated by the stories, as were we. Loads of humour as well as spooky tales!
Melissa_M, Aug 2026
The tour itself and the guide, Dalton were wonderful! It was the perfect mix of charming, funny, entertaining and informative.
Sophie_W, Aug 2026
Such a fun walking tour, with lots of dark history and ghost stories 👻 The guide (Dalton) was very entertaining - I thought my 9 y/o would get a bit bored eventually but she was having a blast for the full hour and a half. We had a fun evening out together and I would use this company again for a tour should I find myself back in York.
Michael_H, Aug 2026
Dalton was very enthusiastic and dramatic in his approach to the ghost stories. A great experience. 10/10 👍
Leonie_W, Aug 2026
100% must do! Dante was our guide and he was amazing! Got everyone involved and captivated! Everyone clearly had a great time
Helen_W, Aug 2026
Dante was a wonderfully dramatic guide keeping us fascinated and hilariously entertained for over 90 minutes. We saw far more of York than we expected with new stories at every turn. We all loved it from the 2 to the 70 year old! Great value and highly recommended.
Egle_S, Jul 2026
Me and my friends booked this tour - it was our first time in York - because of all the good reviews and it didn’t disappoint! Loved all the stories and dark humor. I would have LOVED if by some miracle we could have gotten access to some of the places mentioned in the tour, but I am aware it would be a logistical challenge. 10/10!
claire_l, Jul 2026
Fantastic experience, lots of fun, great way to see the sights of York and learn a little bit of history and local ghost stories.
Ren_F, Jul 2026
This was truly a very fun and interesting experience. The guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable.
matthew_b, Jun 2026
Very entertaining and informative, well presented. The tour involved taking us to some parts of York we would not normally visit.
Lisa_F, Jun 2026
The tour was beyond expectation. Our guide was David and he was amazing from start to finish. We was all hooked and completely absorbed into the grizzly tales. His sense of humour and character kept us all amused. Haven’t laughed as much in years. This tour is a must. Absolutely brilliant
Jamie_P, Jun 2026
Great walk and fun tour. Daria Deathly is phenomenal. Once the tour gets started, her character kicks in and you can tell she loves what she does. If you like interesting ghost stories and good humor, take this tour.
Neil_H, Jun 2026
Really interesting and a great tour guide
Learnt some history and enjoyed the tour very much. Recommended
Kerry_J, Jun 2026
Fantastic tour with Dara Deathly! Great host, lots of ghost stories, and a fantastic way to discover York.
Justin_H, Jun 2026
Absolutely loved the Ghost stories. Davinia was incredible. Her passion, enthusiasm and engaging acting performances was mesmerising. Interesting stories about York ghosts. Thank you.
Joan_S, Jun 2026
Our guide was fun and funny. It was not scary....perhaps wish that it was more frightening and ghoulish....but fun never-the-less.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for letting us know that you had a good time on the tour. We would highly recommend visiting in the darker months for a more creepy time, the sun certainly does scare away the ghouls!
Kaylene_H, May 2026
This was a fun tour of York. Our guide was a terrific storyteller- dramatic, articulate and funny. Would be more atmospheric in the dark, but the upside - it was a lovely warm spring night for our walk.
Sandra_D, May 2026
The ghost tour is interactive and interesting, not so much scary but it is theatrical with the ghost stories of York brought to life by our guide Dafydd. He was excellent and very engaging. We really enjoyed the tour.
Elizabeth_a, May 2026
From the states with our full joint family of 8 with 3 50-plus and 5 20 to 30 young adults. It was a perfect choice for the group. Our guide was insanely awesome. My 1st review in years...but had to let them no how much fun she was.
James_C, May 2026
Amazing evening and Daria was so theatrical and full of factual stories, would highly recommend this tour
Angela_M, May 2026
The guide was dramatic which made the event very entertaining and interesting. The guide was able to project her voice so that everyone could hear her even if you weren’t standing g directly beside her. A great way to spend the evening
Sheena_G, May 2026
Our ghost storyteller was captivating, scary and hilarious all at the same time. Definitely the highlight of our trip to York!
Xanthe_B, May 2026
Really great - our guide was brilliant very entertaining, funny and some interesting stories. Good amount of time - just right
Rachel_B, May 2026
Daffyd was our guide and he was phenomenal! He made the tour so interesting and fun. Great stories about spookies.
Paul_L, May 2026
Even though there was a chill in the air, Daria was energetic and entertaining. She did an amazing job of bringing stories of York to life. The 90 minutes flew by!
James_L, May 2026
This was a great tour. Dalton mixed balance of darkness, humour, and entertainment very well. Thanks for a great experience.
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