York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h–1h 20min
- Price from
- $10 / person
- Location
- York, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- WalknTours
- Meeting point
- The tour starts outside the York Castle Museum entrance. You'll hear about the ghosts that lurk here and the famous highways man that was held here. Then you'll be guided step by step through the city and hear the ghostly stories of York.
Description
Explore York’s Dark side in our York Horrors and Haunts smartphone guided walking tour. You’ll be guided step by step to the sites where pure horror took place and hear the history and mayhem that occurred here. And you’ll hear about a few ghosts that linger. Go at your own pace. Stop anytime. Go anytime-1pm or 1am. Professionally narrated and infused with sound effects and music to set the mood. Be guided step by step using location aware walking tour technology. This is a hands-free experience, so feel free to keep your phones in your pocket and your eyes wide open. Go anytime, 24/7. And listen again anytime. The tour never expires. It’s yours!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $10
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
York Castle Museum
The tour starts outside the York Castle Museum entrance. You'll hear about the ghosts that lurk here and the famous highways man that was held here. Then you'll be guided step by step through the city and hear the ghostly stories of York.
Clifford's Tower
The tour ends at Clifford's Tower where you'll hear of the tragedy that occurred there and why a specific type of flower is said to grow on it's hills.
York
the tour will follow the streets of York visiting the most haunted places and telling the stories of the history and spirits that lurk.
Dick Turpin's grave
Hear the story o the highwayman and how he hid and was caught here in York. You'll get a chance to see his grave and the legend of hist spirt.
Walk down the historic narrow street and hear the stories of the ghosts that lurk it's grounds. This street is not to be missed.
What's included
Included
go at your own pace. Go anytime. The tour never expires.
tour on our walking tour app.
Not included
No food, drinks, entrance tickets or human guide. This is all outside and smartphone guided.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
2 reviews
How it compares in York
- Starting price $10 is 60% below the typical $24 for tours of similar length in York
Excurgo comparison of 185 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour take?
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour lasts about 1h–1h 20min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour cost?
Prices start at $10 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 York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking 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 The tour starts outside the York Castle Museum entrance. You'll hear about the ghosts that lurk here and the famous highways man that was held here. Then you'll be guided step by step through the city and hear the ghostly stories of York. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
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 York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by WalknTours.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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