The Deathly Dark Tour of York
Description
The Deathly Dark Tour of York is a grim and theatrical, dark comedy walking tour, perfect for those who have a bit of a wicked streak and are looking to explore the dark and spooky history of the city with one of our guides, famous for their wonderfully dark sense of humour. Please note, this is NOT a scare attraction, it is a storytelling experience. The tour is family friendly, but some may find the stories upsetting. If you have a specific phobia or trigger please reach out to us before booking. Children must remain with their parent/guardian at all times. Tour group size is 20-50 people, although this will change depending on the season. Private and small group tours are available on request.
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Are you ready to hear about the terrible things that have happened in the Snickleways of York?
There are a number of buildings on Stonegate that have spooky, historical significance which has been lost to time, but the buildings still stand and we know all the facts!
The York Minster is a magnificent building that stands high and proud in the centre of York. Officially there are no ghosts here, but unofficially we can tell you about a few!
We have some terrible tales to tell in the dark, back streets of Bedern.
Coppergate is home to many ghostly stories, but which one will you hear about? Perhaps an angry viking or a grumpy business woman!
A warped and wonderful old street, that needs to be seen with your own eyes.
We end our time together by the steps of Clifford's Tower (subject to availability) where years of dark history have unfolded.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dogs are welcome to join.
- LGBTQ+ friendly.
- Guests who arrive heavily drunk or disorderly will be asked to leave with no refund given.
Reviews(4,014)
Fantastic creepy tour with dark humour and great story telling. Highly recommend. Even our dog, loved it!
Deathly Dark Tour with Dalton Deathly was one of the funniest ways to turn around a dark side of York. Dalton was hilarious and very knowledgeable. I loved learning about the history of York as someone who is a rather interested spooks enthusiast. Dalton interacted with the people, told jokes and I was left shaking with laughter after every one. He really engages with what he can, his improvisation and his general warm spirit. But with the tour in general, if you like spooky, informative and fun, spend your money on this immersive experience you will not forgot. I saw a side of York that awakened my inner love for the paranormal. And this tour did not disappoint. If you leave York without doing this trip, these ghosts will be sorely disappointed. Why disturb the dead?
A brilliant, funny, engaging and spooky tour from Dalton. His eye makeup was outstanding 😂 Would happily recommend. Plus my kids loved it too!
The tour was great. Ive done a few tours within York and the stories told in this were different from the rest so it was good to listen to something new. The guide was fun and interacted well with all members of the audience. Well paced bit of fun. Recommend!
Daria really was the star of the show and made sure the tour was something totally unique. I’ve never howled like a wolf with a group of total strangers in the middle of York before, and am not sure when I’ll get the opportunity to do so again, so thank you for that! Also, the tiny hands are iconic!
Amazing experience! David was excellent—funny, engaging, and kept us entertained throughout. He even got other people on the street involved with his tiny high-fives! 😆 Definitely a must-do when visiting York. Highly recommended.
AMAZING! Would highly recommend anyone this tour it has everything you want it's funny, factual and downright fantastic we've been twice and would definitely do it again! ❤️
Be prepared to get cosy with other travellers as you listen to marvellous stories from a brilliant host. Even during a downpour we were riveted.
David was brilliant. Such a great guide. Absolutely hilarious and a fabulous tour around York including some lesser known bits. Plenty of gruesome and dramatic tales brought very much to life by a highly entertaining and skilled guide. We loved every minute.
Excellent entertaining tour, engaging, lively and funny. It made my evening seeing York's beauty at night. Thank you 😊
