York's Deathly Dark Tour Experience
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.
Guests who arrive heavily drunk or disorderly will be asked to leave with no refund given.
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 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.
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!
Reviews
3,763 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great York experience - ghost tour
kulwinder k,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My first ghost tour, and I would thoroughly recommend to everyone to go on one. Daria was a fantastic story teller, engaging and funny, she told so many great stories of York. Giving us a great history lesson of the place, and so many great sites. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who wants an informative and unforgettable experience.
Dark & Deathly Doings with Dante - Delightful!
AddyT63,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Deathly Dark Deeds with Dante were a definite delight! Although it was still daylight, the stories told in the backstreets and snickleways were creepy and chilling Dante was such a captivating storyteller - with dark humour and suspense (and more than the occasional fright!) - wonderfully theatrical and thrilling throughout! Good entertainment for the adults and smaller people and a good grounding to the ghostly going-ons in this legendary city! Well worth the price - our favourite experience in York! Thanks Dante and all the team Addy & Bally
A lot of fun, and tremendous value
DayTrip50072367579,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour. It lasts about an hour and a half, and does a great job of taking you through the streets of York, all whilst learning about its dark history. The real strength is your tour guide, who stays in character for the duration of the tour, and who is clearly passionate about the topic to hand. Highly recommended!!
Delightful Dante
D4143OAnickj,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dante was excellent. He is so amazing theatrically and his ability to awe the crowd was wonderful. His flexibility and improvisation to master all eventualities added to the experience. The best ghost tour ever experienced.
Spooky stories and big laughs!
sam2087,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined The Deathly Dark Tour of York this evening and it was spectacular. Davina was a superb guide for our evening walk. Her storytelling is brilliant, engaging, and dramatic. She is very entertaining and has a great way of making even the creepiest stories really funny. It was such a wonderful way to see York after dark and she kept us laughing the whole way. Definitely a 10/10 experience.
Spooky walk in York
vasilei722,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined the Deathly Dark Tour in York and it was genuinely one of the highlights of our trip. The guide was hilarious, sharp, and full of energy — the perfect mix of dark humour, history, and theatrical storytelling. The route was well‑paced, the stories were engaging, and the whole experience felt immersive without ever being too heavy. If you enjoy learning strange, spooky, and surprising bits of history while laughing the whole way through, this tour is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended.
Excellent Activity in Historic York
L8677RWsuzannel,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is the quirky fun everyday people side of history, told in a fun and interactive way. Sure, some of the stories are pretty horrible - but history is pretty horrific! It was our second time doing this tour. We came with a new group this time and wanted the others to enjoy it.
Theatrical Ghost Tales
Judith H,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dante was a brilliant story-teller with spooky snippets of the city told with theatrical expression.
Fun tour with Dalton as a great tour guide !
emilyhP4984CR,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun tour! We had Dalton Deathly as our tour guide; he was fun, immersive and made 2 hours feel like 15 minutes. With such passion, who wouldn’t believe in ghosts! An amazing spookoligist!
Unique experience
beatasG7153JU,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a small issue as our guide was ill, but they offered us multiple other slots to choose from and great communication we were easily booked on to the tour an hour before. Our guide was amazing! He talked about the stories very passionately and full of energy and made us jump multiple times. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting York, it was a great and unique experience.
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