Experience the Eerie History of York
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York, England
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore York after dark on a spine-chilling guided ghost tour. Wander through Minster's Yard, Pavement, and Precentor's Court as your guide shares chilling tales and eerie historical facts you'd miss exploring alone. Hear stories from England's most haunted inn, the Golden Fleece, and come face to face with one of York's local ghosts. Short and atmospheric, this tour is the perfect way to end a day of sightseeing.
- See picturesque areas of York that most travelers miss
- Go beyond the guidebooks with fun facts and insight from your guide
- Hear captivating and engaging ghost stories from York’s dark and secret past
- Explore some lesser-known areas and hidden lanes with your guide
What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour
- No scheduled bathroom breaks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ye Olde Starre Inne40 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS, UK
We’ll meet under the Ye Olde Starre Inne sign that hangs over and across Stonegate, right by Coffee Yard.
End point
- Lady Peckett's Yard, York YO1, UK
The tour ends in Lady Peckett’s Yard, which is by the Golden Fleece, and across the street from the Shambles
Operating hours.7:30 pm
Itinerary
1
Stonegate
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Duncombe Place
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Precentor's Court
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Minster Yard
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Minster Yard
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
St William's College
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Pavement
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Pavement
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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
5.0
based on 41 reviews
Robin_D, Apr 2026
Ross was fantastic! Very informative and enjoyable tour. Not only touched on the history of ghosts in York but provided fun insights to York overall! Definitely recommend booking this tour. You will not be disappointed.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for the great review! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour so much and got to see some of the great, and spooky, parts of the city hidden behind the shadows.
Joseph_L, Apr 2026
Ross was very informative and brought the stories to life.
He showed us and explained things that we would have never have noticed on our own.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for the kind words, and I’m glad you got to see some of those quirky features hidden between the spooky parts.
Mary_U, Mar 2026
Small group, vast knowledge re the history of York, delivered by a charm of a Canadian gentleman with such enthusiasm for the UK
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review and joining our tour that night.
heather_r, Mar 2026
Really informative tour,not too long and really friendly guide Ross
You walk around parts of Yorkshire while learning about thw history of the city
With some tales thrown in too
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed. The tour :)
FareehaSattar_S, Feb 2026
The tour was very good, and it was nice to roam around the city at night listening to the spooky stories linked to the places. Also, Ross was very energetic and a great tour guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you kindly. I’m delighted you enjoyed the tour.
Chichi_G, Feb 2026
The tour takes you to iconic spots to learn about the story behind the haunts. The tour guide goes above and beyond by pointing out intricate details that would otherwise be missed. Very knowledgeable of the spooky history of York! Totally recommended!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
This is great to hear, and I’m glad you enjoyed these little secrets tucked away. Thanks for joining the tour.
Lewis_E, Jan 2026
The guide Ross really knows his York history and is a great storyteller. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for leaving such a fantastic review!
Jodie_C, Dec 2025
Great knowledge and stories of old York. Needed a little more connection with the group to elevate the experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for the good review - I greatly appreciate the feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the stories and learnt about York’s spooky past.
Mike_G, Nov 2025
Great tour. very friendly. Lots of effort has been pit into the poetic monologs of ghost stories. Very chilling and informative.
Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Cheers for the great review. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the stories and joined the tour that night.
Rebecca_D, Nov 2025
Such an amazing ghost tour!! Ross was knowledgeable, engaging and spooky. We learnt about the ghostly stories but also a lot more! Ross took the time point out details around York we wouldn’t have noticed and happily answered any questions we had. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the stunning review. I’m glad you found the experience so memorable and saw a little bit more in the hidden corners of York.
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