Private Tour
Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.
Overview
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This is a private tour so it will be just your group and guide (plus the ghosts of York).
Our experienced guide will tell you tales from Yorks' gruesome past, executions, murders, the plague and ghosts, as we make our way round some of the spookiest places in the city.
The price is per group.
As it is by private booking, we can be flexible about your exact requirements, start time, and pick-up point.
We can offer hotel pick ups* and as we can start at different locations, the tour route can be customised.
*City centre only. Check before booking.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shambles
Learn the history of one of Europes oldest streets.
Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow
Hear the terrible fate of the women who went on to be a Catholic Saint.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Hotel pickup (by foot, city centre hotels only)
Tour escort/host
Gratuities
Private transportation
Access to historical attractions.
No food or drink is included in the tour price.
Pickup points
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Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.
Pickup included
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant ghost walk
sarahrT6254JK,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic ghost walk really fun & informative. Interesting to know about Yorks ghost history. Mr Walker was a brilliant guide. Thank You
Great ghost walk in the rain
Furslap,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Three work colleagues on a private walk – mark was brilliant, knowledgeable and funny. Great way to see spooky York, the rain even added to the mood.
Great Tour
englishgirlinflorida,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Tour, Entertaining and fun. It was a really cold night and our guide was still really invested in us getting the full experience
Drama, Intrigue and More Dark Tales ...
Emma D,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Animated, dynamic, character driven experience full of drama, intrigue and facts. It may have been cold, dark and rainy but Nigel's storytelling and reenactments got us through! Highly recommended!
The Best Dark Tales Guide
cristianmQ9639WW,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nigel was the best Dark Tales guide we've ever had. We've taken many Dark Tales tours around the world, but without a doubt, Nigel was the best.
Brilliant 👏
rebeccabJ4123LA,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really enjoyable evening. Nigel gave the tour with the perfect blend of storytelling, historic facts and theatrical humour. Many thanks
Nigel was super knowledgeable.
Jo D,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nigel was excellent. Highly recommend this trip as he was super knowledgeable and entertaining despite the awful weather.
Fantastic experience!
F5900AAjackc,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nigel was incredible from start to finish, knowledgeable about the history, area and kept us entertained throughout. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.
Haunting tales of York's past
amandawD4304AF,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fun evening out as a WI group. Nigel was full of stories and tales from the past, and who or what you might see hiding in the shadows of York. Even though we are local we visited places we've never been before.
He didn’t turn up
J123H,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Stood outside the meeting point for 45 minutes, tried calling but didn’t show up. Later told us that it was cancelled a week ago, even although they took payment for it a couple of days previously, we made this booking months ago, very disappointing
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