York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows
Description
Uncover York’s haunted history on this spooky walking tour! Starting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate by St Crux church, this 1.75-mile journey takes you through York’s snickelways, historic streets, and haunted landmarks. Hear spine-chilling tales of tragedy, mystery, and ghostly encounters. Visit the Treasurer’s House, where Roman soldiers march through the basement, and The Shambles, home to restless spirits. Walk through Mad Alice Lane and learn its tragic story, stop at Clifford’s Tower, echoing with the cries of the lost, and pass Bedern Passage, where orphaned children’s whispers linger. End at The Golden Fleece, one of York’s most haunted pubs, and hear about its resident spirits. Perfect for thrill-seekers, history lovers, and the curious, this family-friendly tour offers a unique, chilling adventure. Comfortable shoes and bravery required! Book now to explore the shadows of York!
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Itinerary
We stop at York Minster, not just for its grandeur, but to uncover the ghostly whispers of ancient monks, a cursed workman, and the chilling tales that haunt its hallowed grounds.
We pause at The Shambles, where the crooked streets and overhanging timbered shops hide the eerie echoes of butchered souls, plague victims, and shadowy figures that still tread these haunted cobbles
We stop at Bedern Passage, a narrow, unassuming alley with a dark history of orphaned children, mysterious deaths, and the lingering spirits said to roam this hidden corner of York.
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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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(100)
Elle was extremely good, told a good tale. very enjoyable, lovely experience was had ..
This is a fun, informative, and slightly creepy walk through the main areas and alleyways of York. Lou was an amazing storyteller, never stumbling over words or getting lost in the tale. One of the longer ghost tours in town and well worth the money! We even scored a cute crocheted ghostie as a souvenir! Highly recommended for all ages and abilities!
We had such a brilliant time on the York Ghost Tour yesterday with Lu! 👻 They were fantastic — funny, engaging and a brilliant storyteller, bringing York’s spooky history to life in such an entertaining way. The tour was really enjoyable from start to finish, with just the right mix of history, ghost stories and humour. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend Lu’s tour to anyone visiting York. 👻✨
Felt more of a history lesson of the city rather than ghost stories. Was disappointed. I was expecting more scary and creepy stories.. but what was told was very mundane and just “oh, okay”. Saying that; the guide Lou was fantastic. Knowledgeable, personable and funny. Credit to him.
Had a fantastic tour with Lou. Very engaging and entertaining stories. Would definitely recommend.
Unfortunately the tour guide was not a great story teller. He was lovely and enthusiastic but possibly inexperienced. We have booked several city ghost tours over the past few years and this is the only one that we have left half way through due to the poor delivery of the stories of the area.
We really enjoyed this tour and Molly was a fantastic storyteller. We appreciated her enthusiasm and local knowledge. We were looking for a tour that wasn't corny or theatrical, so this tour was exactly what we were looking for.
A really great tour with fantastic ghost stories. Molly was a really lovely tour guide and did a brilliant job - it was her first tour so good job!! We can recommend book on this tour as it was a genuine, interesting and not dramatic or overly theatrical. Perfect, thank you 😊
It was okay it wasnt very engaging Felt too scripted. Did have leave near the end as a friend was unwell we did notice that a couple of others left early aswell
Lou was a fantastic tour guide- really knowledgeable and engaging. We had a brilliant evening and would highly recommend the experience. Excellent value for money, too!
