Ghost Tours in York at a glance
- Our pick: York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History Tour, £ 13 per person (1h 30m, 4.90★ · 1,526).
- Private option: Private Ghost Tour of York: 2 Hours After Dark, £ 67 per person (1h 30m–2h, 4.84★ · 85).
- Also recommended: York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted Pubs, £ 13.50 per person (2h, 4.72★ · 153).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: £ 6.92–£ 67 (median £ 14). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 6 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Ghost Tours in York
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
7 options
York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History Tour Walking tour through York's dark past with stories of executions, plague and tragedy. Covers York Minster and The Shambles, rated PG. Guided, 2-3 hours. Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 18:30 · All ages ★ 4.90 (1,526 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 13 per person
York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy Stories Step into York’s shadowy past with a dark comedy walking tour, family-friendly and full of twisted tales. Includes local guide and wheelchair access. Every day · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00 ★ 4.91 (4,233 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 14 per person
Mad Alice's Bloody Tour of York: Medieval ghosts and murders Walking tour of York's medieval streets with a live guide uncovering the city's gruesome history (ghosts, witches, murders and kings) across York Minster. Tue, Thu and Sat · 18:00 and 20:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (3,379 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 15 per person
York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker Routemaster One-hour ghost bus tour of York aboard a classic red Routemaster. Pass York Minster, Clifford's Tower and Dick Turpin's grave with a professional guide. Every day · 6 start times, 18:00 to 21:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.25 (2,622 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 20 per person
York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted Pubs Walking ghost tour through York's haunted streets, 1.75 miles. Visit Shambles, Minster, Clifford's Tower, and The Golden Fleece pub. Family-friendly, wheelchair accessible. Every day · 19:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.72 (153 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 13.50 per person
Private Ghost Tour of York: 2 Hours After Dark Two-hour private ghost tour of York with a live guide, hotel pickup included. Hear real stories of hauntings rooted in the city's 2,000-year history. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.84 (85 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 67 per person
York history and ghost tour: Self-guided walk with app Self-guided walking tour of York with audio guide in 9 languages, covering Roman ruins, Viking history, medieval streets and hauntings. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.45 (33 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 6.92 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History TourOur pick | £ 13 per person | 1h 30m | 4.90★ · 1,526 | Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 18:30 | English |
| Private Ghost Tour of York: 2 Hours After DarkPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | £ 67 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.84★ · 85 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted PubsAlso recommended | £ 13.50 per person | 2h | 4.72★ · 153 | Every day · 19:00 | English, German, French |
| York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy Stories | £ 14 per person | 1h 30m | 4.91★ · 4,233 | Every day · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00 | English |
| Mad Alice's Bloody Tour of York: Medieval ghosts and murders | £ 15 per person | 1h 30m | 4.96★ · 3,379 | Tue, Thu and Sat · 18:00 and 20:00 | English |
| York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker Routemaster | £ 20 per person | 1h–1h 15m | 4.25★ · 2,622 | Every day · 6 start times, 18:00 to 21:30 | English |
| York history and ghost tour: Self-guided walk with appPrivate | £ 6.92 per person | 1h 30m–2h 30m | 4.45★ · 33 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
By what you need
- Private (2): Private Ghost Tour of York: 2 Hours After Dark (£ 67 per person) · York history and ghost tour: Self-guided walk with app (£ 6.92 per person)
- With pickup (1): Private Ghost Tour of York: 2 Hours After Dark (£ 67 per person)