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We compared all 77 experiences in Yorkshire so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 77 experiences from £ 10 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy Stories
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York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy StoriesStep into York’s shadowy past with a dark comedy walking tour, family-friendly and full of twisted tales. Includes local guide and wheelchair access.★ 4.91 (4,150)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14per person
Mad Alice's Bloody Tour of York: Medieval ghosts and murders
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Mad Alice's Bloody Tour of York: Medieval ghosts and murdersWalking tour of York's medieval streets with a live guide uncovering the city's gruesome history (ghosts, witches, murders and kings) across York Minster.★ 4.96 (3,297)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker Routemaster
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York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker RoutemasterOne-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.★ 4.26 (2,592)1h–1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 20per person

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York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History Tour
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York: Ghost Walk & Horrible History Tour★ 4.90 (1,515)1h 30mfrom£ 13per person
York Historical Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Minster
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York Historical Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Minster★ 4.86 (1,340)2h–3hfrom£ 141per group
York Dungeon Tickets: Live Shows, Ride & History Entry
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York Dungeon Tickets: Live Shows, Ride & History Entry★ 4.74 (1,277)1h–2hfrom£ 19per person
York: Wizard Walk Family Tour & Magic in The Shambles
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York: Wizard Walk Family Tour & Magic in The Shambles★ 4.95 (1,127)1h 15mfrom£ 12per person
York Walking Tour: Minster, Shambles & Snickelways Small Group
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York Walking Tour: Minster, Shambles & Snickelways Small Group★ 4.97 (833)1h 30mfrom£ 20per person
York, Whitby & North York Moors: Day Trip with Abbey Ruins
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York, Whitby & North York Moors: Day Trip with Abbey Ruins★ 4.85 (712)8hfrom£ 56per person
York: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24 & 48-Hour Pass
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York: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24 & 48-Hour Pass★ 4.55 (644)1hfrom£ 17per person

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Guided Bike Tour in York: City Walls, Minster & Medieval Streets
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Guided Bike Tour in York: City Walls, Minster & Medieval StreetsCycle through York's medieval streets and past the city walls on a 2 to 2.5 hour guided bike tour with a live guide: helmets and bikes included, starting from the city center.★ 4.99 (626)2h–2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 30per person
Durham: Walking Tour of Historic City & Infamous Stories
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Durham: Walking Tour of Historic City & Infamous StoriesStep into Durham’s winding streets with a local guide, hear tales of miners, saints, and notorious characters. Family-friendly, fully accessible, and includes expert storytelling.★ 4.99 (285)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 11per person
York: Villainous History & Rum Tasting Indoor Experience
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York: Villainous History & Rum Tasting Indoor ExperienceIndoor rum tasting tour at Villains Rum shop in York. Live guide reveals York's history with 6 rum samples. All-weather experience on Little Stonegate.★ 4.99 (222)30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 25per person
Durham Food Tour: Four Restaurants & Market Tastings
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Durham Food Tour: Four Restaurants & Market TastingsDurham food tour with a guide meeting you at Market Place: four restaurants, the indoor market and riverside views, all tastings included, 3.5 hours starting at 11:30am.★ 4.99 (205)3h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 80per person
York: Viking Walk & Medieval Streets with Expert Guide
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York: Viking Walk & Medieval Streets with Expert GuidePrivate guided walking tour of York's Viking heritage, 866-1066 AD. Includes Clifford's Tower, city walls, York Minster & the Shambles with a local historian. Small groups.★ 4.99 (135)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 75per person
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip: Herriot Country & Bolton Abbey
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Yorkshire Dales Day Trip: Herriot Country & Bolton AbbeyYork to Yorkshire Dales small-group day trip: explore Grassington, Masham, Bolton Abbey ruins & Linton Falls.★ 4.98 (243)8h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 78per person
York Walking Tour: Time Traveller’s Stories & Historic Sights
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York Walking Tour: Time Traveller’s Stories & Historic SightsStep into York’s wild history with a walking tour from Roman baths to medieval streets, lively stories, and playful surprises. Includes group-friendly booking.★ 4.98 (168)1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 16per person
Christmas Walking Tour York: 90 minutes of festive history
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Christmas Walking Tour York: 90 minutes of festive history90-minute guided walking tour through York's medieval streets exploring 2,000 years of Christmas traditions, from Roman Saturnalia to Victorian carols.★ 4.98 (108)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Yorkshire Dales tour: James Herriot Country small group
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Yorkshire Dales tour: James Herriot Country small groupSmall-group tour of Yorkshire Dales from York with World of James Herriot Museum entry, Ripon Cathedral and Wensleydale Creamery tasting included.★ 4.97 (138)8h 30m✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 120per person
Durham History Walk: Castle, Cathedral & Medieval Streets
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Durham History Walk: Castle, Cathedral & Medieval StreetsWalking tour of Durham's UNESCO heritage site with local guide. Market Place to Cathedral, medieval streets, Prince Bishops history. 2 hours, small groups, no entry fees.★ 4.97 (115)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 16per person

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Scarborough: Dark History Walking Tour & Haunted Tramway
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Scarborough: Dark History Walking Tour & Haunted TramwayWhispers on Scarborough’s old streets, tales of murder, crime, and hauntings. Guided walk with local stories, haunted hotel, seafront stroll, summer tramway ride included.★ 4.90 (121)1h 25m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 10per person
York: Dark History Walking Tour & Clifford's Tower
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York: Dark History Walking Tour & Clifford's TowerSeventy-five minutes through York's real past: plague, persecution, torture, witchcraft. Live guide, no theatrical nonsense. Families 8+, wheelchair accessible.★ 4.75 (130)1h 10m–1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 10per person
York Walking Tour: City Walls, Minster & Shambles Stories
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York Walking Tour: City Walls, Minster & Shambles StoriesStep into York’s tangled history on a city walking tour with stories of medieval walls, the Shambles, and Clifford’s Tower. Wheelchair accessible, local guide.★ 4.74 (532)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 11.50per person
Leeds Walking Tour: City Highlights, Arcades & Kirkgate Market
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Leeds Walking Tour: City Highlights, Arcades & Kirkgate MarketFeel the pulse of Leeds on a guided walking tour through arcades, Georgian squares, and Europe’s largest covered market. Includes professional local guide.★ 4.95 (222)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 12.50per person
York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted Pubs
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York Ghost Tour: Shambles, Minster & Haunted PubsWalking 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.★ 4.75 (123)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 13.50per person
Leeds City Walking Tour: 1.5 Hours with Local Guide & Arcades
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Leeds City Walking Tour: 1.5 Hours with Local Guide & ArcadesDaily 1.5-hour walking tour of Leeds at 10:30am. Visit Town Hall, Kirkgate Market, Victorian arcades, and City Varieties Music Hall with a local expert guide.★ 4.85 (111)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14per person
Treasure Hunt Around Leeds: Solve Clues at Your Own Pace
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Treasure Hunt Around Leeds: Solve Clues at Your Own PaceSolve cryptic clues and follow maps on your phone to explore Leeds at your own pace. Learn stories about the city as you search for hidden gems across three hours.★ 4.96 (68)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Sheffield Treasure Hunt: Solve Clues at Your Own Pace
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Sheffield Treasure Hunt: Solve Clues at Your Own PaceSolve cryptic clues and follow maps on your phone to explore Sheffield's hidden corners at your own pace, learning stories along the way.★ 4.94 (65)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Murder Mystery Outdoor Escape Game in Sheffield
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Murder Mystery Outdoor Escape Game in SheffieldSolve cryptic clues across Sheffield's streets and pubs to catch a killer in this 3-hour outdoor escape game sent to your phone.★ 4.40 (15)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
York: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game & Cryptic Clues Walk
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York: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game & Cryptic Clues WalkWander York’s winding lanes on a flexible treasure hunt with cryptic clues, stories, and maps sent to your phone. Start anytime, play at your own pace, no downloads needed.★ 4.93 (261)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
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Yorkshire at a glance ✓ 2026-10-14

  • Most booked: York: Deathly Dark Walking Tour & Dark Comedy Stories, £ 14 (1h 30m, 4.91★ · 4,150).
  • Top rated: Mad Alice's Bloody Tour of York: Medieval ghosts and murders, £ 15 (1h 30m, 4.96★ · 3,297).
  • Best value: York Ghost Bus Tour: Haunted City & Double-Decker Routemaster, £ 20 (1h–1h 15m, 4.26★ · 2,592).

Of the 77 experiences: 75 with free cancellation, 69 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup and 39 last-minute.

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