Skipton Ghost Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 5 minutes

Mobile ticket

Meet the Butcher by the Castle Gates and keep your wits about you as she guides you around the famously haunted streets of medieval Skipton.

A town full of history, there's something for everyone here. Tourists and Skipton residents alike are likely to fall in love with the town for all its ghastly ghouls.

Learn about haunted pubs, churchyards, canals, and of course, the castle. This tour celebrates Skipton's residents throughout the years: Kings, Queens, Knights, witches, peasants, butchers, and of course... sheep!

The tour has been praised for being appropriate for people from all walks of life, young and old. Everyone loves a good ghost story, after all...

From the creators of the appraised Otley Ghost Tour, double the spirit with Turnip Fish Theatre Company's second ghost tour. Does Skipton really contain a ghost in every building...? Book your tickets now to find out!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dogs welcome

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

What To Expect

Skipton Castle

Meet your ghoulish guide - The Butcher - by the castle gates. Get acquainted as she regales you with tales about the family that haunts the castle.

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

Holy Trinity Church

Learn about the history of this infamously unfortunate Church. Dare you stand in its porch on All Saints Eve?

5 minutes • Admission Not Included

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Skipton Ghost Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Ghost walk in Skipton
C9826BZmollym,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was my first ever ghost tour and I really enjoyed it. Although I personally did not experience any unusual things I found the historical side very fascinating as I've been coming to Skipton for many years. Our ghost guide, The Butcher, was amazing and would definitely go on another tour next year. ☺️ 👻
Ghost
Camper18944771597,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely tour, lots of interesting information Kept the teenager engaged , got to learn some new local history would happily go again
Great Ghost walk!
Hampshire1952,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great little ghost walk! Young lady did a great job. Loved hearing the history of Skipton and its buildings. Would highly reccomend.
Fun, informative, and full of ghostly charm!
Charles S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Skipton Ghost Tour is a really informative and entertaining experience — full of fascinating local history, good humour, and a few spooky twists! The guide brings the stories to life with great energy, and it’s just a fun way to spend an evening exploring the town. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Skipton!
Entertaining informative ghost walk
EmRen 1986,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Attended the Skipton ghost walk this evening (11 October 2025). Started outside the castle, walked to the church next door, part onto the canal and down the side street and yards. I have visited Skipton over the years but some of the side streets and the way they connected back to the main street were new. I enjoyed the mixture of history alongside the added ghost stories - all relayed clearly and easy to understand. Something for the sceptics as well as the believers with the stories! The walk lasted an hour which was long enough and was well paced out. Enjoyed it! Thank you!
Excellent Ghost Tour
keiraa792,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Butcher did such an amazing job giving us a tour of not just the ghosts but also the history of Skipton. I 100% recommend and would definitely go again!
Great ghost walk
HJA63,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyed this ghost walk even in the rain. Fun and informative. Easy walk for all ages, sadly no ghost's seen lol
Fun and informative ghost tour!
LightPacker315683,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour around Skipton taking in the castle gates, church, canal backstreets and squares in the town. Fun and informative. The Butcher did a fabulous job of keeping us informed, entertained, keeping us together and safe (not just from the roads but any ghosts along the way!) Recommended for locals too!
Spooktacular time
bluegirl989,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time on the walking tour! Tanisha did an amazing job of telling us all about the spooky stuff going on in Skipton, with some jokes and history thrown in as well. The route was easy to navigate, making it an activity for everybody! Thank you!
Family fun.
Goll C,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My 16 year old granddaughter and myself thoroughly enjoyed the Skipton ghost tour with The Butcher. Lots of interesting history , ghostly and otherwise, with some humour thrown in. Suitable for all ages .