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.





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.
In demand: 18 of the next 57 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Customers will be provided with information on Clifford's Tower's spiritual and historical past.
Customers will be provided with information on York Minsters spiritual and historical past.
Customers will be provided with information on Dick Turpins Grave's spiritual and historical past.
This is our pick up and drop off point.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ghost Bus Tour of York lasts about 1h–1h 15min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, and 9:30 PM.
Children aged 5–15 pay from $21, adults from $27.
It can: 18 of the next 57 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
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.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 54 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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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.
Brilliant throughout lots of fun and very interesting Diddnt know about dick Turpin and the terrys tower
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?
We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. John Doe - the conductor and Bob the driver throw so much enthusiasm and humour into making the trip a great experience. We heard some great stories about York - the Dick Turpin story was particularly interesting. There was a stop and a walk around the Shambles - with more fun ghost stories. The opportunity to ride on the top deck of an old Route master bus was worth the fare alone ! The tour starts bang smack outside the railway station, so it's easy to find. Well worth the trip, highly recommended 👍🏻
This is the 2nd time I have been on this tour, with a different group of friends, different guide this time (Phil Graves) and he was just as good as the first one (John Doe). Very informative, very funny and definitely worth a go. Very atmospheric with moody music and lighting. You get off the bus near the Shambles and walk up a bit for some stories (weather permitting I guess). Top Tips: Sit upstairs - you get a better view. Catch the 6pm bus - if you go before that, the shambles shops are open and it is RAMMED with tourists, the 6pm bus is just right - you can still see the sights but the crowds are gone.
Its an experience that will give you good facts an belly laughs. Best time will be when it starts getting dark
poor comedy poor acting. not really ghost stories. hour my life wasted
Thought this would be a good laugh, and we weren't disappointed! The tour guide was hilarious, the tour round York was fun and informative, and generally just a great time! Would absolutely recommend for anyone looking for something to do one evening.
Was more cheeky than spooky. Stories could be bit meatier and crafter so not as silly. That said, glad I experienced it once as we were in Edinburg, saw the bus and thought we missed out but did it while visiting York. I'm now in Bath and would pass, once was good. Bus was cool. Maybe more fun if multiples pf froends but me and my bestie thiught it was decent, def not the best ghost tour ive ever done.
Laughed all the way, great way to learn about york
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