York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

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York, England

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Booked 5+ times last week!

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Ian_R ·

Apr 2026

Great couple of hours walking through historic York. Lou made it very interesting & informative & fun while informing us of spooky goings on in various places we visited. Excellent valve for money & suitable for all ages.

· Phillip_K ·

Mar 2026

Lou was fantastic and knowledgeable. He was engaging and fun to listen to. We had a range of ages in our group and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Our youngest was 13 and has talked about it ever since.

Overview

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.

Explore the city's winding streets without getting lost as a guide leads the way
Gain a new perspective on York as you hear of its dark park
Cover more ground than you would on your own with an efficient route
A central meeting spot makes it easy to get started

What's Included

Expert guide with extensive knowledge of York's history
Interactive elements, including a fun quiz
A memorable journey through time, perfect for all ages

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate Sign
23 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ, UK
By the street sign, at the back of St Crux Church. Our guide will be waiting for you with a blue flag.

End point

16 Pavement, York YO1 9UP, UK
The tour concludes outside the most haunted pub in York!

Operating hours
.7:00 pm

Itinerary

York Minster (Pass By)

Shambles (Pass By)

Bedern Hall (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

4.8

based on 63 reviews

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Recommended Ghost tour in York

Ian_R, Apr 2026

Fantastic Lou!!

Phillip_K, Mar 2026

Great Ghost walk in York

Carolyn_B, Mar 2026

Had a great Ghost walk in York with Lew (or is it spelt Lou??). He was a really good guide. We picked this tour as it wasn't people jumping out and scaring us. We wanted to find out a bit of Ghostly history of York and we did. It was a really fun experience. There were only 9 in our group which was a nice number and felt very personal. We saw other groups that night with at least 30 people in them, we wouldn't have wanted that as felt we would have missed so much. Very interesting and fascinating facts about York, really enjoyed the evening

Great evening out.

Jackie_P, Mar 2026

Great evening spent in York. LOu the guide was funny, entertaining and kept people interested and walk ran on time.

Friendly and knowledgeable

Kerry_M, Feb 2026

Very friendly, and funny hosts, Ellie and George were very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the tour

Great ghost walk for anyone!

Selina_C, Feb 2026

Ellie was very engaging with the story telling. Absolutely amazing night with a lot of knowledge and stories. She’s very funny too. I would very recommend this if you visit York and into history and ghosts!

Spooky and fun!

Ruby_B, Jan 2026

Our tour guide Lou was very entertaining and informative with a great mix of spooky and funny included in his commentary. Would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone interested in history and/or ghosts.

Was so interesting and a...

Debbie_S, Dec 2025

Was so interesting and a really fun way to see York. Ellie was fabulous and made the stories come alive.

Very engaging and informative experience

Charlotte_G, Dec 2025

Ellie the tour guide was brilliant, very informative and engaging. This was our first time visiting York and we thoroughly enjoyed this. Lasted 2 hours, would definitely recommend. Thank you.

Very good

Erin_T, Oct 2025

Had a lovely time being led around york by Ellie, she was very knowledgeable and made each story interesting and fun

Scary!!!!!

Lorraine_E, Oct 2025

Scary ghost stories from York in many haunted places all over the city. The Shambles, York Minister, The Golden Fleece and Coppergate were just a few of our haunted locations, unfortunately no ghosts were seen but the stories kept us captivated.

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Nicole_W, Sep 2025

We went on a ghost tour around York, and it was absolutely fantastic. Ellie was an incredible guide, full of charisma, wit, and energy. She kept us completely captivated from start to finish and had us laughing throughout. We couldn’t recommend it more highly!