Embark on a walking tour of York. Meet your guide outside the Guy Fawkes Inn on High Petergate. Follow your guide around the streets, including lesser-known areas with stops to hear the grim history and haunted stories of the area.
Enjoy a tour that fluctuates between comedy and seriousness, with dark and very detailed stories. Hear gripping tales of ghostly encounters and other extremely unpleasant history of times gone by.
Along the way, see famous landmarks such as the Minster and the Shambles. The tour will usually end on or near the Shambles depending on how busy the area is.
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Dare to confront the shadows waiting for you as you hear spine-chilling tales
Embark on a chilling journey into the city's ominous past with a walking tour
Immerse yourself in the eerie and haunted stories that linger in York's heart
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Dare you take a trip into the past? Let your guide take you on a journey through the streets and snickleways of York and learn of it horrible history and ghostly tales. Rated PG.
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What's included
Tour guide
Entry to attractions
Eligibility
Adult: Age 17 to 99
Child: Age 1 to 16
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 18:30, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 18:30 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
There are no toilets, benches, or resting sites along the way
Photography is accepted but video or audio recordings of any kind are strictly prohibited
There are no hidden actors who jump out at you
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on tour
Tours run regardless of the weather unless. However, the route isn't always smooth due to the age of the city streets or natural changes. If you are unsteady on your feet or use a walking stick/frame please be aware of this
Items recommended to bring:
Camera
Comfortable clothes
Outdoor clothing
Umbrella
Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed items:
Alcohol and drugs
Audio recording
Video recording
Not suitable for:
Children under 8 years
Hearing-impaired people
People with a cold
Good to know:
Photography is accepted but video or audio recordings of any kind are strictly prohibited
There are no hidden actors who jump out at you
There are no toilets, benches, or resting sites along the way
Tours run regardless of the weather unless. However, the route isn't always smooth due to the age of the city streets or natural changes. If you are unsteady on your feet or use a walking stick/frame please be aware of this
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on tour
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