The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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 frightening. 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
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 of York
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
3,562 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely unmissable – dark, funny and genuinely fascinating
394nathana,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Deathly Dark Tour of York is hands-down one of the best things you can do in the city. Equal parts spine-chilling, hilarious and brilliantly informative, it manages to bring York’s grim history to life without ever taking itself too seriously. Our guide was outstanding, charismatic, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced, with just the right balance of genuine historical detail and dark humour. You’re not just told ghost stories; you’re immersed in the real (often gruesome) past of York, with tales of executions, plague, murder and mayhem delivered in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Even if you think you know York well, this tour reveals layers you’d never notice wandering the streets on your own. Atmospheric routes, clever storytelling, and moments that genuinely made us laugh out loud (and occasionally shiver). If you want a ghost tour that’s smart, entertaining, and memorable — not cheesy or gimmicky — this is the one. Would 100% do it again and recommend it to anyone visiting York. Brilliantly dark. Perfectly York. 👻🖤
Funny adventure
simonasb2026,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you it was very entertaining. The croud was large, but we had no problem hearing the guide. The guide was funny and witty reacting to unexpected things.
Brilliantly entertaining
Flipdavies1971,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliantly entertaining for all ages! Our guide was really engaging and funny too,with lots of theatrical content! To say it was -2 degrees, his enthusiasm never waned, Fully enjoyable and recommend.
Thoroughly entertaining and informative!
janekeely,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have lived in York for many, many years but had never been on one of these tours. We booked to go over the Christmas break and we both found it thoroughly entertaining and informative! We would definitely recommend it to visitors or people who live in the area, you won't be disappointed!
Great fun. Very...
Joycelyn R,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun. Very informative and spooky. Our guide was excellent! He was humorous, knowledgeable and entertaining from beginning to end. It made the 1.5hr tour feel like it was over in minutes. Had you interested all the way through. Very good! Thank you!
Amazing!
Sean D,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic, great story teller. One of the best tours of this kind we have been on. We would thoroughly recommend.
Highly recommend this ghost tour
juliacB9437LX,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour, with a very engaging tour guide. We would highly recommend it. excellent value for money, a really enjoyable evening.
Ghost tour worth doing
946rinr,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dalton was an excellent guide, it was funny & relaxed, but we learnt some interesting history as well as some great ghost stories
Great ghost walk
Nicki410,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daria was amazing. The suspense and drama she created was fab!! Really enjoyed this. Worth doing, it didn’t feel like an hour and half!
Frivolity and giddiness abound
Exploration90888,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been on a few of their tours over the last few years and next time I am in York I hope to do another. It’s 90 minutes of theatrical, comedic, over dramatic, entertaining and engaging frivolity. Story telling at its best with some interesting facts about spooky locations in central York. My American friend loved it and understood most of the humour especially Dante’s little hands. I must admit that Dorian is my favourite guide because I have followed him since COVID lockdown- not literally though as that would be stalking and I would get arrested.
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