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
2,386 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Decent enough if you know what your booking. This isn't a factual tour or ghost hunt but good entertainment
V9095JNbenr,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We booked this when in York for our anniversary. We kind of knew what to expect, this isn't a serious ghost tour, more of an entertaining way to spend an hour. Actors very good despite some passengers who just didn't want to be there and were making things difficult (wish they'd just have got off!) We went on a wet windy winter night so visibility not great, bus is an old 60s routemaster so its a bit damp and noisy but that adds to the experience. Sound system not the best but we could just about hear everything. its a bit of a laugh and something to do, don't expect a serious ghost hunt and just enjoy it for what it is.
Fun Tour With Our Friends
elainem480,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great ghost tour in York with our friends. Our host was very informative about the area and great fun, cracking jokes. The bus itself was made up to look spooky.
Don’t bother!
M3964DEclairer,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Our work Christmas get together. The trip itself is a huge let down. We had heard great things and thought it would be a funny and alternative way to have our Christmas ‘party’ it was simply awful! Couldn’t see anything, couldn’t hear anything. Don’t bother going, spend your money on all the other wonderful things there are to do in York.
Really funny!!
Mollie E,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Whole booking experience 10/10 - easy to find in York too! The actual experience was great - more comedy than storytelling but definitely a must do in York - non stopped laughed throughout. If looking for more scary tours - a walking one is probably more fit. However cannot fault our guide Frank-Stein - HILARIOUS!!
Great for all the family!
david d,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fun experience for all the family (2 children ages 12 and 10). We all had a giggle and after doing ghost walks previously it was a nice way of doing it that made it different. Our guide was great, very funny and engaging. Boo-is was adorable!
Excellent ghost bus tour
Andrew C,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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
5.00Great 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
4.00This 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
3.00Not 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
5.00The 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.
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