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Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour
4.3(7)York1h 30min–2h
TRIPADVISOR4.3(7)
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At a glance
Duration
1h 30min–2h
Price from
$7 / person
Location
York, United Kingdom
Rating
4.3 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
DE, RU, PT, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Tourific
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.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 10–60)
$7
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour
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
Pass 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!
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
Pass 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
Pass by
Hear about the place where people have captured proof that it is haunted
Clifford's Tower
Pass 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
Pass by
Now a wedding venue. Once a slum where a man named George Pimm hid the bodies of at least 13 children...
What's included
Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Not included
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
7 reviews
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How it compares in York
Starting price $7 is 71% below the typical $24 for tours of similar length in York
Excurgo comparison of 186 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
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
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 Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour take?
Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $7 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 Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour 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 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, PT, EN, EN, IT, PL, FR, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourific.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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eleanormI8839UC
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Good concept but little content
Fine overall; I particularly enjoyed the app and interactive map which was very helpful, and the voice of the narrator was pleasant enough, but I was disappointed with the length of the audio guide. Most of the audio clips (there are 14 for York) are only around 2 minutes long. This was a disappointment, and in retrospect I might have been better off just collecting some free podcast episodes or YouTube clips on the individual landmarks to listen to as I wandered around, as I can’t say I learned much from the 2 minute clips. Cheap enough though, app considered.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback. Your note on the audio length and content depth is noted, we're working on it. Glad the app and interactive map worked well for you. Hope to see you on another Tourific walk soon!
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Laughingcritter
April 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun and informative ghost tour
We really enjoyed our ghost tour, lots of history and lots of fun
Operator response
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the ghost tour and had a fun, spooky experience.
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Jim88London
April 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Really enjoyed this tour. It was an excellent way to see interesting buildings and really brought to life or death 👻 the old city. The walking distances was perfect and the map easy to follow. It took us to places. we would’ve never found ourselves. Having the tour available in different languages was an added bonus as having one of us not fluent in English meant we could both enjoy the tour in our own language at the same time.
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and discovered places you might not have found otherwise. Great to hear the multilingual option made the experience even better. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
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Baggybreeks
February 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Some locations inaccessible after dark
Loved the convenience of following a tour at our own pace and time and found the content interesting. However, the intro advises doing the tour after dark, which we did, and found the first two locations closed for the day (and not visible from nearby). We went back in the daylight to complete the tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for highlighting both what you enjoyed and where we can improve. We are sorry that you had to go back as some stops were inaccessible after dark. We’ll be working with our local content creator to update the introduction and tour details, so that future guests know which locations may be closed or less visible in the evening. Your comments help us make the tour better for everyone.
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AilieRobertson
July 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Really fun and easy to follow. The only issue is the access to some locations gets quite difficult in the evening. As the tour suggests, visiting in the day AND the evening is the best way to get the most out of it. Really loved it!
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
We really appreciate it and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour.
We hope to guide you again in a different city in the future.
Best regards,
The Tourific team
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Trip46512402786
July 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great town to visit and cool informations from the guide👍
Great if you're in town just for a day and don't have time for the evening tours. I can recommend it. It was not too long and not too short.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
We really appreciate it and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour.
We hope to guide you again in a different city in the future.
Best regards,
The Tourific team
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Resort14117243752
March 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Good option if you can't fit a regular tour into your schedule
We discovered the app in another city and we weren't able to stay till night for the regular ghost tours so decided to try this instead. It was good fun though I would have liked some background noises and scary music. It might be better if we had taken the tour at night.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We really appreciate it and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to serve you again in the future.
Best regards,
The Tourific team
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