Private Ghost Tour of York

4.8 (85 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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York at night — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Explore York after dark on a private ghost tour shaped around you. Choose where and when to meet: we can collect you from your hotel or meet you at another convenient spot in the city.

Hear York’s real ghost stories and accounts of strange events, told with warmth, humour and a healthy respect for the facts. Along the way, discover the history behind the places and people involved. There are no actors, jump scares or invented tales—just entertaining storytelling rooted in genuine local history.

Because the tour is private, you can explore at your own pace with your guide, without a large group or a rigid schedule, we will prepare a bespoke tour just for you, starting and ending at a time and place to suit you

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: York Walls Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Youth (16–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Tour escort/host
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately)
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

York Minster

Passing by

York has a rich and bloodthirsty history stretching back nearly 2000 years, and its little surprise that it is widely regarded as the most haunted city in the world. These personalised tours last approx. 2 hours and provide a totally unique, bespoke and entertaining history of Europe's most haunted city. Each tour is designed just for you, and your guides have over 200 ghost stories to tell so please get in touch with the local provider if you have any special interests or needs. You will be taken on an atmospheric trip round our ancient city and shown the fascinating hidden areas most tourists miss.

Refreshments can also be arranged along the way with some excellent coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to check out (own expense), and in addition will also tour other parts of the city too (the Castle, York Minster, Shambles and more) should you require. As your local tour guides are passionate about the city, they can also handle any restaurant bookings or just general advice about other things to do in York during your stay.

As these are bespoke tours, please contact the local provider as soon as you can in advance so your booking can be guaranteed and the guides have enough time to prepare the tour for your adequately.

The flavour of our tours is to tell the stories, but in a verified historic context. Please note your guides are not 'actors' and don't use props or get dressed up in Victorian outfits. What they will do is tell you the truth of the ghost story in that area, as well as backing it up with the history of the area and possible reasons for why that area is haunted.

Please note that on this tour it will be only yourselves and your tour guide, for a truly personalised experience of the city.
Treasurer's House

Passing by

Hear the tale of the most famous ghost story in the world!
York City Walls

15 min

A world heritage site - the only place on Earth to see Roman, viking & medieval defences all in one place - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
Shambles

Passing by

The most famous medieval street in the world, but it has a very dark history!
King's Manor

15 min

Now part of the University, this was once the house of the Abbot of St Marys
Jorvik Viking Centre

Passing by

Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world! Please note entrance price is not included as part of the tour
York Castle Museum

Passing by

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
Clifford's Tower

Passing by

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside York Minster near the entrance to the gift shop is the Roman Column. Its easy to find and right in the centre of town, a great place to meet!

End point

We can end wherever is suitable for you, let us know when you book or on the night!

Pickup points

The Milner York
Grays Court Hotel
Holiday Inn York City Centre By IHG
The Queens Hotel
Malmaison York
Travelodge York Central Micklegate
Moxy York
Hilton York
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Dean Court York
Travelodge York Central
Hotel Indigo York by IHG

and 4 more pickup points

We will meet you at the reception of your hotel, or alternatively anywhere of your choosing (for example we can meet you after lunch at your restaurant, or alternatively finish the tour somewhere where you can get something to eat / drink)

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
The local provider takes no responsibility for any injury incurred whilst on the tour
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements (2 adults). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately