Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour

4.3 (7 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Dare to explore York's sinister side on this chilling self-guided ghost walk, venturing into the heart of England's most haunted city!

With this tour, you can unleash York's eerie past at your own pace. You will explore over 12 of York's most haunted locations with the chance to encounter over 30 spirits. Peer down narrow snickleways where Mad Alice watches from the windows and pass by haunted pubs where ghostly regulars still sit at the bar. Hear about the real life incidents which leave even sceptics questioning their beliefs. You can put the tour on pause for some liquid courage at any of the famous haunted pubs along the tour.

The tour can be experienced at any time of the day or night. But it is highly recommended to try it in the dark for the best experience and to increase your chances of encountering a spectre. This tour is perfect for adventurous travellers, couples, and small groups seeking a flexible experience.

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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: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (10–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location
Not included: Transport

Itinerary

St. Mary's Abbey

5 min

Begin in front the ruins of a once-mighty monastery and see if you can spot the famous robed monk who roams around it's grounds
Treasurer's House

10 min

In front of the treasurer's house you will hear about the Roman legion that once marched through the basement wall. Also: a ghostly cat, phantom cigar smoke, and more
York Minster

Passing by

York Minster’s ghosts are as dramatic as the building itself including an arsonit and a clergyman
Stonegate

5 min

Pass by some of the contenders for the spot of the most haunted pub in York. Enter and raise a toast to the spirits if you dare!
Stop 5

5 min

Discover the chilling tale of Mad Alice, whose ghostly visage is said to haunt this snickleway, once known as Mad Alice Lane.
Shambles

10 min

Explore Shambles, a beautifully preserved medieval street known for its narrow lanes, timber-framed buildings and haunting tales
Stop 7

Passing by

Pause at the Golden Fleece, York's most haunted pub, where over 15 spirits, including Lady Alice Peckett and One Eyed Jack, are said to roam.
York Castle Museum

Passing by

Hear about the place where people have captured proof that it is haunted
Clifford's Tower

Passing by

End the tour at Clifford's Tower which has seen it's fair share of tragedy and named one of Britain’s top 10 most haunted sites by English Heritage.
Bedern Hall

Passing by

Now a wedding venue. Once a slum where a man named George Pimm hid the bodies of at least 13 children...

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

The end point is in front of Clifford's Tower which is the last stop on the tour

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home

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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
As this is a ghost walk, it is not recommended for travelers with heart problems