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Tours/York/Ghost Bus Tour of York

Ghost Bus Tour of York

4.3(2,587)York1h–1h 15min
VIATOR4.2(416)TRIPADVISOR4.3(2,171)
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
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Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York
Ghost Bus Tour of York

At a glance

Duration
1h–1h 15min
Price from
$27 / person
Location
York, United Kingdom
Rating
4.3 / 5 · 2,587 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 54
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
The Ghost Bus Tours
Meeting point
Departing from Bus Stop RE daily, directly outside York station. Infront of the Milner York Hotel .

Description

Discover York’s sinister side on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a hellishly hilarious guide. Visit some of city’s spookiest sights and learn about the restless spirits whose sightings have earned York the accolade of the most haunted city in the world. From your blood red seat aboard a Routemaster — a classic double-decker bus — pass by top historical attractions such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the grave of the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
10 times a day, 4:30 PM–9:30 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 16–59)
$27
Senior (ages 60+)
$23
Child (ages 5–15)
$21

Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:47 PM in the coming weeks.

In demand: 31 of the next 107 departures are already sold out.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.

Tour Options

THE GHOST BUS TOUR - YORK

Itinerary

Clifford's Tower
Pass by

Customers will be provided with information on Clifford's Tower's spiritual and historical past.

York Minster
Pass by

Customers will be provided with information on York Minsters spiritual and historical past.

Dick Turpin's grave
Pass by

Customers will be provided with information on Dick Turpins Grave's spiritual and historical past.

The Ghost Bus Tours
Pass by

This is our pick up and drop off point.

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.3
2,587 reviews
5
1,757
4
324
3
149
2
126
1
231

How it compares in York

  • No. 3 by number of reviews among 186 tours in York
  • Starting price $27 is 11% above the typical $24 for tours of similar length in York

Excurgo comparison of 186 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.
  • Please note that the tours are conducted in English

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Ghost Bus Tour of York take?

Ghost Bus Tour of York lasts about 1h–1h 15min. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does Ghost Bus Tour of York cost?

Prices start at $27 per person for this York experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Ghost Bus Tour of York run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 4:30 PM and 9:30 PM.

How much does Ghost Bus Tour of York cost for children?

Children aged 5–15 pay from $21, adults from $27.

Does Ghost Bus Tour of York sell out?

It can: 31 of the next 107 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Can I cancel Ghost Bus Tour of York for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Departing from Bus Stop RE daily, directly outside York station. Infront of the Milner York Hotel . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Ghost Bus Tour of York offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 54 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(2,587)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Venture36051832654
October 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun and funny!

Fun way to spend an evening in York! The stories were interesting and our guide, Lucie Fur was entertaining. Weather was good so it included a short Shambles walk which was nice.

M
Moosevilleco
October 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Making Memories on the Ghost Bus Tour!

This was a fun evening tour in York! We really enjoyed the 1960’s double decker bus and the guide! He was funny and entertaining and took us on several stops for stories around York. He had a few special effects that were very entertaining! This is a unique and fun way to start your evening in York!

J
jamielI1423EP
October 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
4/10

Actually disappointed couldn’t really hear the host, drinks were warm. Bit boring

1 people found this helpful
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Y4114QEcharlesw
October 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Commentary needs to reflect passenger age profile.

Bus was packed which was positive, indicating a popular attraction. Departed on time and the conductor endeavoured to have interaction with the passengers. The majority of the passengers were adults and it was very obvious the conductor had his commentary completely at the wrong age group - its was childish and several adult passengers were laughing but only out of embarrassment. At one point he said are you having fun - several quite clearly including our party said no!! The quality of the audio was very poor as was the live and recorded video. He definitely didn’t get the age group correct and his commentary was unfunny and just didn’t entertain or educate. In fact at the stop for the shambles walk we 4 and some passengers left the bus and didn’t return. The worst experience ever and never to be repeated. The conductor must take into consideration the age range and present his commentary accordingly. Bitterly disappointed.

C
craighQ3905XR
October 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Short but sweet.

Great little night out activity, a bit short for my liking and for the price, it was funny in parts and quite informative with good stories. Would recommend if you like unusual ghost activities.

Y
Y1652NPjanes
October 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Microphone issues, silly stories, disappointing.

Whilst we really felt for the tour guide as he was trying his best, this was an awful tour. Unfunny and not very informative. We expected more ghost stories and less waffle. What we really expected was the microphone to work properly. We lost out on at least half the stories. We then lost interest. Very disappointing.

5
590lyna
October 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Dangerous Driving of Tour Bus Driver!!!!

Witnessed today a bus driver of this tour not indicate when turning into a junction or giving way to pedestrians (as is now the law) and was appalled to see him berate a young female he nearly knocked over! Utterly disgusting behaviour and if a driver of this event does not know the Highway Code and then bullies a female with abusive hand signals what safety is there for those on the bus!

P
PPhillips93
October 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great time with family

Great experience with my partner and little girl. Lots of fun, lots of information. Felt terrible not to have any change for the tip pot at the end. Would definitley recommend foe all groups of people.

D
Daniel_H
September 30, 2026 · via Viator
Brilliant throughout lots...

Brilliant throughout lots of fun and very interesting Diddnt know about dick Turpin and the terrys tower

J
Jollydollys
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Ghostly Experience

We booked the evening Bus tour and wasn't disappointed. Phil our guide was very entertaining. We were taken on a walk to The Shambles and he told us about the history of the road and then walked to a place where people would have their heads chopped off! Phil then told us a story if what was once a hotel across the road and where ghosts have been seen and to take photos of which most if us did. We then got back on the bus to finish the tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Not until the next day when I was going through my photos, that the one I took of the 'hotel' Phil was in front of me and looks very strange, either he is a ghost or there was a ghost in front of him, half his arms are missing! It could be a trick of the light but who knows, Spooky 👻 What do you think?

$27/ person
4.3(2,587)
Duration1h–1h 15min
LanguagesEN
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