All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York: Dark History Walking Tour & Clifford's TowerBest value | £ 10 p.p. | £ 10 | 1h 10m–1h 30m | 4.75★ · 130 | free | — |
| York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History Tour | £ 13 p.p. | £ 13 | 1h 30m | 4.90★ · 1,512 | free | — |
| York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted Pubs | £ 13.50 p.p. | £ 13.50 | 2h | 4.74★ · 121 | free | — |
| York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy Stories | £ 14 p.p. | £ 14 | 1h 30m | 4.91★ · 4,109 | free | — |
| York: Bloody Walking Tour with Mad Alice & Medieval StreetsTop rated | £ 15 p.p. | £ 15 | 1h 30m | 4.96★ · 3,256 | free | — |
| York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker RoutemasterOur pick | £ 20 p.p. | £ 20 | 1h–1h 15m | 4.26★ · 2,577 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 6 options: £ 10–£ 20 (median £ 13.50).
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York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy StoriesYou’ll follow twisting alleys with a local guide who knows all the city’s wicked secrets (and jokes). Expect laughter mixed with chills as you hear dark tales near Clifford’s Tower, wander Stonegate after dusk, and maybe pick up some Yorkshire slang along the way.
York: Bloody Walking Tour with Mad Alice & Medieval StreetsYou’ll follow Mad Alice through York’s medieval streets, hear gruesome tales beneath Gothic arches and crooked timbered houses, see Clifford’s Tower at dusk, and wander the Shambles where history lingers in every shadow. Expect laughter mixed with chills — and stories you’ll keep thinking about long after you leave.
York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker RoutemasterYou board a red Routemaster double-decker bus and spend an hour passing York's most haunted landmarks—Clifford's Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin's grave—while a professional guide tells you the stories behind the spirits. No walking, no entry fees to manage, no deciding which stops matter. You're back at the pickup point within 90 minutes of arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want York's haunted history without arranging your own transport or navigating between sites—the fixed route and professional guide mean you see the main stories in an hour and know exactly when you'll be back.
York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History TourYou walk through York's medieval streets and alleyways, stopping at York Minster and The Shambles, while a guide tells stories of executions, plague, and tragedy that shaped the city. The tour is rated PG and lasts around 2–3 hours, covering dark but historically detailed accounts that aren't recommended for children under 8 or anyone of a nervous disposition.Is it for me?Book this if you want York's medieval history told straight — grim details and all — without the sanitized version. The guide's rotation of stories and the physical walk through actual locations make it feel less like a performance and more like being let in on something real.
York: Dark History Walking Tour & Clifford's TowerYou walk through York's medieval streets and stand at Clifford's Tower while a live guide unpacks the real horrors—plague, persecution, torture, witchcraft—that shaped the city. No theatrical nonsense, just history grounded in evidence. Ninety minutes, accessible to wheelchairs, families welcome from age eight. Book if you want the actual story, not the sanitized version.Is it for me?Right for history lovers and curious minds who want the actual story of York's past without theatrical dressing—the real persecution, plague, and superstition that shaped the city. Plan for ninety minutes on foot through narrow medieval streets; the pace is steady and the route is wheelchair accessible.
York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted PubsYou walk 1.75 miles through York's haunted streets with an expert guide who covers Clifford's Tower, The Shambles, Bedern Passage, and The Golden Fleece pub. The tour is wheelchair accessible, family-friendly, and ends at a historic pub. Book with comfortable shoes and expect to spend roughly two hours learning the real history behind York's ghost stories.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn York's actual haunted history—the documented tragedies and mysteries—without the theatrical filler, and you're willing to walk 1.75 miles on old cobbles to do it. The expert guide and fixed route mean you don't have to research the stories yourself or worry about missing the key stops.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker Routemaster is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.26 out of 5 across 2,577 reviews.
