Ghost Bus Tour of York

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Discover York’s sinister side on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a hellishly hilarious guide. Visit some of city’s spookiest sights and learn about the restless spirits whose sightings have earned York the accolade of the most haunted city in the world. From your blood red seat aboard a Routemaster — a classic double-decker bus — pass by top historical attractions such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the grave of the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.

Please note that the tours are conducted in English

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Clifford's Tower

Customers will be provided with information on Clifford's Tower's spiritual and historical past.

Admission Not Applicable

York Minster

Customers will be provided with information on York Minsters spiritual and historical past.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

THE GHOST BUS TOUR - YORK

Reviews

4.26

2,385 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Excellent ghost bus tour
Andrew C,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great experience, a lovely old bus made to look Atmospheric, a bus driver ,Bob,with a skull mask on,and John who was excellent with his knowledge and his witty remarks and audience participation, we throughly enjoyed the Ghost bus tour and highly recommend. We could only get the late tour at 9pm and you might not see all the places pointed out as its dark.
Wonderful
Alan M,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great fun, all the family (kids and adults), enjoyed every minute. Frank Stein as conductor and Bob the driver were very professional
Good enough for an hours fun in York
SurreyMummy77,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was a bit of fun for myself, husband and two teen daughters. Husband and I had done the one in Edinburgh but this wasn’t as good. The Edinburgh stories were better and the actor playing the conductor was more engaging. The bus looks great and the atmosphere is scary with dry ice and low lighting. The stories were not as scary though and the effects were better in Edinburgh. Not bad but could be improved with better delivery of the stories.
Not worth it
Welchey1,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Not worth the time or the cost was so disappointing with this Was more of a comedy act and he asked for at least a £5 tip at the end of it
Amazing experience
karli2016,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very entertaining. Not as good an Edinburgh’s version but still very good. I definitely try another Ghost bus tour in the future.
The only bus you wont want to miss !
Liam D,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Immense knowledge surrounding everything to do with the history of york, extremely well curated intervals and explanations to make everything flow coherently, our conductor john doe and driver bob were an absolute pleasure well worth it made a great end to the day the information they retain is fascinating thankyou for sharing :^)
A Spooktacular experience 🧟‍♀️
larshapeiris,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ahhh this!!! We loved every bit of it. We loved every bit of it. Anyone visiting York for the first time should not miss this Ghost Bus Tour with Bob and John Doe (iykyk 😂). It was so much fun, as John and Bob make sure you get the best experience. Be prepared for amazing ghost stories in the most haunted city in the UK- beautiful York. Good memories! We’d recommend this to everyone ❤️
OK but not informative or particularly entertaining….
Naomi K,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
This was certainly fun but not a tour if you want to learn more about York … it was rainy and winter so you really couldn’t see out of the windows at what was being talked about and the “stories” about Margaret on the bus just didn’t work .. not sure I’d do this again.
A solo traveler ghost bus tour newly.
Alan C,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed the Ghost Bus Tour of York. The host, acting as the bus conductor, absolutely made the experience — entertaining, engaging, and with just the right amount of interaction with the guests without it ever feeling forced. The stories were fun, atmospheric, and a great way to see the city from a different perspective. I’d definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting York and looking for something a bit different.
Not Scarey Ghost Tour.
LEIGH R,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
I expected the tour to be stories of the paranormal etc but most of it was done as a joke. I couldn't tell if the places and events were real or not. We got off the bus at one point, this was dangerous as we had to follow the guide over a busy road at night. There was no attempt at safety to ensure everyone was back on the bus. Not in the least scarey, too much emphasis on jokes.