The Spookiest and Best York Ghost Walks – York is steeped in history and some of the history is of a more ghoulish turn! We also have a long history of ghost walks in York and some excellent guides. Have a look at our list of some the best ghost walks in York.
Times and locations are correct at time of publishing but check with the individual ghost tour guide to make sure! Also, use the prices as a guide in case they have changed in the meantime – some also need booking ahead of time.
The Bloody Tour of York
Join Mad Alice on The Bloody Tour of York as you wander “the streets and snickleways to historic landmarks. With 2000 years of history, York has fascinating stories of the macabre and the extraordinary. Uncover the tales of the Romans, the Viking invasion and the Plague amongst tales of torture and execution.
The history of the city is brought to life in this award-winning 90 minute tour which is suitable for gruesome little ones. Learn about the city’s most famous son Guy Fawkes and what really drove him to want to blow up the houses of Parliament in 1605. Dick Turpin, the famous Highwayman was hanged at York in 1739 but he was caught by sheer luck. Margaret Clitherow, martyr and Saint lived amongst the entrailed and blood-soaked Shambles in the 1580’s.”
Accessibility: Suitable for all ages and fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The walk takes a steady pace around the city. If there are any mobility issues, please talk to Mad Alice at the beginning of the tour who will tailor the tour to be more comfortable. Accompanying carers are invited onto the tour free of charge.
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Shadows of York
Shadows of York provide “A tour of York’s grim history and ghostly past. Runs most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Private bookings available throughout the year but subject to availability. Please contact directly for prices or more information.”
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Ghost Walk Start Location
The tour starts outside the front of St Michael le Belfrey next to the Minster and the Guy Fawkes Inn. (High Petergate, York YO1 7EN)
When is the Ghost Walk?
Start times vary throughout the year so check the Shadows of York website for dates and times.
How long does the Ghost Walk last?
Around 90 minutes
How much is the Ghost Walk?
£12 adults and £6.50 children
Private Ghost Tour of York
Designed for travellers with a historical interest in the supernatural, this private 2-hour ghost tour of York — one of the most haunted cities in the world — allows you to customize your itinerary to suit you. Choose to visit sites with countless reports of ghost sightings, including York Minster, and The Shambles, and listen to frightening tales rooted in York’s 2,000-year-old history.
The start time and location of your tour is up to you. Private custom 2-hour ghost tour of York A personalised experience designed for travellers interested in history and the supernatural Choose to visit locations of reputed haunting such as York Minster, The Shambles, and the Castle and Battlements Listen to ghost stories rooted in York’s 2,000-year-old history Select a start point and start time to suit your schedule.
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York Witches and History Walking Tour with Cauldron Experience
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See a different side of York with this spellbinding tour that features stories of witches, mysteries, and spooky events that don’t usually feature on traditional sightseeing tours. Walk past famous historical sites—such as the York Minster and the Shambles—and enjoy entertaining commentary from a character guide.
A highlight is a visit to the Potions Cauldron—a magical drinks emporium, where you can take part in a potion-making experience. Hear tales about the witches of Yorkshire on this guided walking tour Find out sinister and spooky tales as you walk past medieval Old Town sights Enjoy special perks—such as a potion-making experience and a surprise g
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The Original Ghost Walk of York
The Original Ghost Walk of York is “believed to be the first exclusive Ghost Walk in the World! Established in 1973, we have decades of practice when it comes to providing you with a legendary and disturbing experience. We offer a night of history and mystery in York, promising to capture your imagination and inspire the mind. The Original Ghost Walk of York is famous for being genuine, authentic, and magical, exploring the haunted spots of York. We take pride in our excellent reputation, allowing you to face your fears and encounter genuinely mysterious experiences, all from one of the most famous pubs in Britain. Find out why!”
Ghost Tour Start Location
The Kings Arms Pub, 3 King’s Staith, York YO1 9SN
When is the Ghost Tour?
8pm every night except 24th, 25th and 26th December
How long does the Ghost Tour last?
75-90 minutes
How much is the Ghost Tour?
£7.50 adults and £5 children
The Ghost Hunt of York
The Ghost Hunt of York “offers an evening walking ghost tour of York`s haunted locations. Whatever the weather and always on time, the Victorian guide with his frock coat, top hat and Gladstone bag manifests at the strike of half past seven at the bottom of Shambles, England’s most famous medieval street. Ringing his death bell he gathers the awaiting ghost hunters and leads on to York`s darker side.
The Ghost Hunt presents classic York ghost stories in a captivating style, no tardy tales of tedium but intelligent, energetic accounts from a guide with a predilection for fun and entertainment, illustrating the narrative with props and illusion.”
Ghost Tour Start Location
At the bottom of the SHAMBLES, YORK, YO1 7LX
When is the Ghost Tour?
5:45pm, 7:30pm and 9:15pm every night except 24th, 25th and 26th December
How long does the Ghost Tour last?
60-75 minutes
How much is the Ghost Tour?
£10 adults and £6.66 children
The Ghost Trail of York
Join the multi award winning, entertaining family York Ghost Walk attraction. “An evening ghost tour around the ancient heart of York. About us and the walk. In 2021… thrilling audiences for its 27th year! Dare you travel back in time, cross the centuries and experience the tantalisingly terrifying tales of York’s ghostly tradition?”
Accessible – Wheel chair and push chair friendly.
Ghost Walk Start Location
The WEST DOORS of The Minster
When is the Ghost Walk?
7:30pm every night except 24th, 25th and 26th December
How long does the Ghost Walk last?
Around 70 minutes
How much is the Ghost Walk?
£5 adults and £3 children
York’s Creepy Crawl – Guided Tour of Haunted Pubs
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How do you know which are the best pubs to visit in York? What is special about their histories? Our guides will take you on a tour of the most fascinating and haunted pubs in York, sharing stories full of jaunty highwaymen, Roman legionaries, feline phantoms and grumpy old men. There’s not another tour like it!
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