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
2,453 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t Miss it!
paulscunningham,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience and a very entertaining tour of York! John Doe (our guide) and Bob (our driver) were brilliant! Funny, informative and kept our two teenagers engaged throughout! Highly recommend!
Brilliant tour bus!
jadecP6994WN,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Came on the ghost tour bus as part of my Hen party. I loved every second of it, very informative but in a fun way! John Doe and Bob where both amazing and really made the whole experience so good!! Will be back with the family to do this again soon!
Fun group activity
Brechtvdr,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice ride/walk with a double decker bus through york. The guide brings the stories in a funny fun way. Group activity
Excellent would recommend
amylou2705,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John Doe and Bob were excellent . The tour was very informative about the area and what to look out for.
Crazy bus tour 🚌🚍🚏
beverley a,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience with an entertaining guide! The tour was incredibly interesting, and even my skeptical partner ended up loving it! 😄 #Experience #Guide #Tour #Partner
Mixed bag experience
staceydB687FL,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We did the comedy horror tour as my son doesn’t like scary, jumpy experiences. This was the perfect tour for him as the fear level was low & just right. We saw everything described as it was still daylight, & our guide was an enthusiastic story-teller. The comedy was a little eye-rolling and cringey - some of the time it felt as though he was just trying to fill up time. I appreciate there are going to be a lot of traffic light stops, that can’t be helped; but getting the adults at the front top of the bus to count how many we had - scraping the barrel a bit. Highlights were the bus itself (looked fab!), stopping to walk up to the shambles (optional - you can stay on the bus, but the guide goes with you so if you stay on you’ll just sit there waiting) and the bonkers exorcism at the end which was lighthearted fun. Something similar should be done at the start to warm everyone up! We mostly enjoyed it but expectations had been slightly higher.
Ghost tour with family
MattM3602,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a good fun humorous trip round the city, Phil and Bob do a good job in keeping it light hearted and fun for the children without making the ghost stories too scary for them. Also very nicely sorted me out when I realised I had booked the complete wrong time for our tour! Can't see anything spooky in the pic of the Golden Fleece window but lucky also didn't get the chavs outside greggs or any deliveroo riders 🤣🤔
Well worth booking
nicolifica,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. Very funny and entertaining tour. Had a great night as a family.
Fun family experience
Jacqueline M,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing lots of fun Phil and Bob were excellent so funny, my 9 year old granddaughter loved it we did too such s fun family experience would recommend.
Light hearted historical ghostly fun
clairedZ1794GP,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the tour! My 12 yr old found Phil hilarious, if you like corny jokes, history and to take it as it is as a light hearted fun this is for you. The Necrobus held the roads very well!!!
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