The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Deathly Dark Tour of York is a grim and theatrical, dark comedy walking tour, perfect for those who have a bit of a wicked streak and are looking to explore the dark and spooky history of the city with one of our guides, famous for their wonderfully dark sense of humour.
Please note, this is NOT a scare attraction, it is a storytelling experience.
The tour is family friendly, but some may find the stories upsetting. If you have a specific phobia or trigger please reach out to us before booking.
Children must remain with their parent/guardian at all times.
Tour group size is 20-50 people, although this will change depending on the season. Private and small group tours are available on request.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dogs are welcome to join.
LGBTQ+ friendly.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Coffee Yard
Are you ready to hear about the terrible things that have happened in the Snickleways of York?
Stonegate
There are a number of buildings on Stonegate that have spooky, historical significance which has been lost to time, but the buildings still stand and we know all the facts!
What‘s Included
Guide
No scheduled restroom breaks
Options
The Deathly Dark Tour of York
Deathly After Dark (18+) Tour
Adults Only (18+): The Deathly Dark Tour, but with adult language and themes. NOT suitable for children or the easily offended!
Deathly Dark Halloween Special
Halloween Special: Halloween 2025 brings a brand new twist to the award-winning Deathly Dark Tour of York, with not one, but TWO guides!
The Deathly Dark Tour LITE
LITE: Smaller group size and less scares. Perfect for anyone looking for a less intense experience, or just likes a nice walk.
Reviews
3,600 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour no Joe Hendry!
lout962,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Daria was engaging fun and clearly very knowledgeable. Only one negative is that she mentioned Joe Hendry but he never appeared!
Prepare to be scared with Dante
DBond7,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Dante for a very entertaining macabre tour of York. We visited many spots of the old city with gruesome and spooky tales. Dante helped add theatre and the odd prop to keep us on our toes. Thoroughly recommend this tour
Devina deathly and the haunting experience
649cerysb,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00good price and fab experience stayed in character had a fab sense of humour and gave fab and spooky facts and legends about the streets of York !!! Loved story’s wish had some more not so well known stories however could not have asked for a better guide into the dark! Voices and acting , theatrics where fab
Damp, Dark, and Delightfully Davina Deathly
fiw2025,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Twas a dark and stormy night, which is apparently normal for Yorkshire, as Davina lead us a merry jaunt through the streets of York to tell us tales of the spooky goings on the city is famous for. She has a wonderful flair for the dramatic and a way of storytelling that makes an hour and a half feel like barely the half. She kept our spirits up, pun fully intended, with as many laughs as there were shudders. Truly a credit to the Deathly family.
Dante Deathly
OakmilkBetty,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dante Deathly Wow. What an experience. Genuinely a good mix of humour and education on Yorks spooky history! 90 minutes of spooky entertainment! Dante made the whole experience extra special with his quick witted banter and ability to demand the crowd. My partner and I thought he’d make for a great actor as well :) For those who are autistic like myself it’s important to note there was no forced interaction or touching and it was very comfortable! We’ll definitely book again on our next visit to York! We’d definitely like to request Dante again!! - Martine & Jake
Just like horrible histories 👻 5 stars
Lou G,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very funny and engaging guide, David. Reminded me of horrible histories style story telling.. we enjoyed it even the weather was sooo cold.
This is a fun,...
Zoey H,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a fun, lighthearted and informative walking tour of some of the city's key attractions but with a deadly twist, delivered with theatrical perfection by the eloquent guide Dante Deadly, who frankly, wouldn't be put of place as lead role in Shakespeare. Not for kids though, I think it would scare them.
Great evening tour!
Matthew A,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour. Fun, funny, educational, and Well put together, our tour guide, Daria deathly was amazing. Very enthusiastic and informative really made the tour a pleasure to be on.
Darkly deathly York - a must.
sharronm628,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent stroll around the beautiful but very cold city of York. Daria Deathly was a super, crazy chaotic guide. Ticket price was money well spent. 90 minutes of fun, laughter, scares and thrills. Audiences participation improved the whole evening. We were a small select group of mixed ages. Pace of the walking in the tour was comfortable for everyone. Would truely recommend you give this tour 90 minutes of your stay in York especially on a dark cold evening. 👻
A must if you haven’t been to York before.
Climber22405106341,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a brilliant way to explore York and the hidden stories that come with it. Dalton our tour guide made it that more enjoyable. With a large group of about 50 of us. Which made it that more fun. It’s definitely a must if you’re going to York. And even better in the dark like our tour.
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