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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
2,439 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Companion32177923418,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This tour is exactly what I expected. I wanted something light hearted and different as a way to explore York in a different way. The tour is informative with dry and sarcastic humour, which is exactly as it's advertised to be. If you want a serious tour then this isn't the one for you. You stop off and get off and walk up the Shambles to learn about the history. My tour guide Frank and driver Bob were amazing.


Heather F,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
Very good interactive and friendly Atmosphere was fantastic and would recommend them 👌 Wouldn't go anywhere else
Denise C,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
The. Conducted was brikant and tried very hard to get the participants pm board but some of the storyline like Margaret possessing someone were a bit cheesy
Bridgeen S,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
A bit tatty and very noisy the conductor was very irritating and lacked charisma. Bus driver a nice man
thomassY621YB,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing funniest thing I seen live
TanyaN113,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Advertised as a theatre experience with actors. No just a bloke called Phil who thought he was funny but wasn't . Humour was awful, he needs to learn to read the room as no one laughed. Bob the driver went round a roundabout 3 times, not funny in fact for 1 passenger it was nauseous. Told to get off bus as it had broken down, no it was to do the only good bit of the journey which was to walk to The Golden Fleece & be told a ghost story. Back on the bus & Phil saying im so frightened ive pooped myself oh there it is going down my leg & ive flicked it out the door...there it goes.we didn't pay £20 each for childish humour. Flickering of lights & funeral music, they could of made it so much better. Any amateur dramatic society would do so much better. Such a disappointment. Have read other reviews which seem better with a host called Frank but...when you book you have no idea who you will get.
Christopher M,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
Host and driver make it interactive and really good fun, nice way to see some of the city. highly recommended
cyfugi,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a great, enjoyable fun way to see some of the city. Our host and driver were friendly and entertaining with lots of knowledge and spooky stories about the area. Recommend








81elliottb,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Phil and Bob made this a trip to not forget. Gave a factual account of hauntings around York (didn't quite believe during tour so googled after). Very nice mix of humour/fright/knowledge/seeing York. Very nice precursor to dinner (6pm tour).
DKF1975,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Booked this as a ghoulish Mother's Day gift as thought it would be something completely different, and it was 👍👻 The meeting point was nice and easy to find and the whole booking process was easy and straight forward. Phil & Bob were great,... Phil looked after all the passengers and was very entertaining, he was very animated and articulated throughout,... luckily he was on hand when I got possessed by Margaret 🤔👻🤣 Would definitely recommend The Ghost Bus Tour to anybody planning a visit to York,.. mmwwaahhhh ah ha ha 👻💀👻




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