York Shadows Tour: Haunting History Revealed

Uncover the tragic and turbulent history of York on a historical ghost walk. Explore the haunted streets and buildings, and encounter the unexplained shadows of the past.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • York Minster - We will walk outside around part if the Minster.
  • Shambles - Shambles is a 15th century street, originally built as a meat market but mow jome to many Harry Potter shops.
What's Included
  • Live entertainment
What's Not Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • No wheelchairs provided
Additional Information

Are you ready to journey back in time and explore York’s dramatic and poignant history? This past is reflected in the mysterious sightings of shadows that linger in our streets and buildings.
Join us as we guide you through the streets and snickleways, sharing the tales of York’s shadows.
Please Note: The tour is rated PG and is not advised for…

Location
23 High Petergate
High Petergate
We meet outside the Guy Fawkes Inn. Please arrive before the start time on your ticket. Please do not block the entrance or the road. Stand alongside the pavement nearby and your guide will meet you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Zoe_f
Nov 8, 2025
Great ghost tour - Dan was a fantastic ghost tour, with a real talent for story telling. Great activity! Lots of interesting history and grim facts.
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Koen_q
Nov 5, 2025
Great tour. We can very much recommend - Very entertaining walk. Dan did a great job in making the walk entertaining. Great stories, we can recommend tour to all. We had very international group and all enjoyed.
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Nicola_r
Nov 1, 2025
Brilliant experience.... - Brilliant experience. Very knowledgeable. Interacted amazingly with the kids. Will definitely be booking again
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Helen19782011
Nov 1, 2025
Brilliant - Absolutely brilliant entertaining and intriguing. The weather was raining, bouncing down but the evening was still brilliant.
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K6625hmmartaf
Oct 30, 2025
Great evening learning about history of York - Great evening learning about history of York. Host was very knowledgeable and engaging, perfect start to our Halloween trip in York.
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Neiljb3999fd
Oct 28, 2025
Ghost Walk - Excellent Host, great fun way to spend a family evening. Very informative, whether you believe or not, a good insight to Old York
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Corrine81
Oct 24, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable tour full of great stories - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. There were some great stories including one of a personal experience of the tour guide. Definitely recommended
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222leightonr
Oct 23, 2025
Tour virgin had the best time - My first city tour of any kind, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, Dan is a skilled raconteir and even though I don't believe in ghosts, I was very much immersed in the tales.
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S649thelizabethw
Oct 22, 2025
Best Ghost Walk - We have done a few Ghost Walks in York & this is one of the best, Dan was fantastic & we all loved it. Great Ghost stories, history and entertainment.
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Julie_m
Oct 19, 2025
Spooky - It's full of stories with a great guide. Would recommend to all. All within the same area and lots going on. Didn't want it to end
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).