Ghost Bus Tour of York
Overview
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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.
York Minster
Customers will be provided with information on York Minsters spiritual and historical past.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
THE GHOST BUS TOUR - YORK
Reviews
2,465 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nun sniffers!!
TREYLO,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant. We had the pleasure of Bob and Phil a right pair of nun sniffers!!. Absolute blast..laughed from start to finish.
Disappointing
garrycE4075PS,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Cl Called off last minute due to gearbox issue on coach wasn’t informed personally found out from others waiting in queue
Such a good time! Me and...
Carly H,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a good time! Me and 2 friends met up in York for the weekend. We love a ghost tour wherever we visit. This one was so good the right mix of novelty, humour and great story telling.
Absolutely Brilliant
Tonia G,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolutely brilliant experience. Funny and informative all the way through. The tour host was amazing, funny, witty and knowledgable. Mad, unpredictable and definitely money well spent.
Dire, unfunny, childish - cannot recommend
sparkyrob,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I love immersive theatre. Really love it. But this "tour" was awful. Frank Stein (lol? No.) was our tour guide and his schtick mostly involved him talking quietly and then SHOUTING IN PEOPLE'S FACES, or the camera on the bus. We got off the bus once and were told a couple of ghost stories about the Golden Fleece which wouldn't have been out of place in an episode of Goosebumps, but with worse acting. I felt sorry for the driver, Bob, who had to mug along with the dire script when the bus "broke down". Apparently, saying "poo poo" and "wee wee" a lot passes for entertainment. At one point, Frank got off the bus and talked to us with a microphone from outside. No idea why we couldn't leave - perhaps he thought we'd make a run for it. Almost £20 for an hour of this nonsense. Billed as a comedy ghost tour, I expected comedy and some history. I got little of either. A real shame. Nice haze effect as you get on the bus, though.
It was great fun, the...
kuilderd,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great fun, the 'conductor' was very engaging and knowledgeable. It is a good way to orientate yourself.
Fun night
ianmF4746IV,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great show. Good way to spend an hour laughing and hearing some of the more gruesome stories of York.
Amazing tour fabulous guide and driver.
Alexandra H,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were fortunate with the amazing weather on a bank holiday weekend last Friday and even more lucky to have the John Doe and Bob the driver duo. This Bob tells jokes and interacts with the passengers as well as being the driver. John Doe was hilarious and the tour was just the right balance of funny and spooky. Amazing audience participation and a bit of everything whilst also learning all about Yorkshire dark history and just why it’s classed as one of the most haunted cities in Europe.
Conductor was very clear...
Barbara F,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Conductor was very clear informative and amusing with a great personality. Good atmosphere and interactive
Good Trip
Louise R,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well presented. Phil the conductor and Bob the driver were excellent. Quite scary at times!! Would recommend.
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