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 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
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!
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!
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
3,683 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really fabulous, highly recommended
Katherine H,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked the 8pm with David as our tour guide. He was brilliant, he was incredibly knowledgeable and his delivery was hilarious. What a highlight of our trip to York. I highly recommend even on a cold dark miserable evening!
Best one out there.
718corinnek,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great night on the tour - lead by Daria. She was an excellent host and a great performer. The stories were entertaining, and well told. The balance of humour and history was just right, and the way she adapted to the outside elements (other tour groups, members of the public etc) was great. We had a really nice evening and we're glad we turned up despite the weather. The tour was just the right length, relatively flat, obviously the streets are uneven and cobbled, but the walking pace and attention to safety made everything feel manageable for me as someone with a chronic health condition.
Ghoulish good way to see York
T62,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour! Our guide, Dante, was enthralling from the start buzzing with energy and tales of the ghastly and ghostly. Loved everything about this tour.
Fantastic evening with the Welsh Storyteller
H8747WJdanielleh,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time on the Deathly Dark Tour of York! The guide was absolutely brilliant. Engaging, hilarious, and full of energy from start to finish. He added so much humour and drama to the stories, which really brought York’s darker history to life. At the same time, they were incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating details throughout. The tour lasted 90 minutes and covered a surprising amount of ground, but it never felt long or tiring. The time just flew by because we were having so much fun. My daughter absolutely loved it and has already asked if we can do it again the next time we’re in York. which says it all! Highly recommend for anyone visiting York who wants something entertaining, informative, and just a little bit spooky.
Spookily engaging!!! Best choice xx
N1995MAtonis,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toured with Deathly Davina and as a family of 4 we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. She’s engaging, interesting and a great story teller. Would highly recommend this company as you’ll definately not realise the time passes so quickly!! Would do this again. Thank you xx
Spooky and fun
sebigdhb,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. The tour was well organized and great fun. Our guide Dorian took great care of us and we had a very entertaining tour. Highly recommend when in York
5 stars from me
A1950OJmichaelh,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner booked us on a ghost tour not my type of thing but I went along as she wanted to go...I think I enjoyed it as much as her in the end. The guy was called Dalton and he was funny but gave us some history of the stories and you could tell its more than a job to him and he gets the crowd involved..if you think its not for you give it a go absolutely brilliant
Book with this tour company Highly recommend
MotorcycleTraveller,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Short review: Tour started from providers office (looks like a shop) at 8:00pm Duration 90 minutes. Tour ends at another location Excellent experience. Professional operator. Talented, highly entertaining guide. Good value for money. I recommend you book with this company. Longer review (and why I ended up with this company and why you should too). A number of tours all start in close proximity to each other. I planned to take a ghost tour with one of the other high profile providers, mainly because their start time of 7-30pm suited me better. Unfortunately I couldn't make a booking on line owing to the date being made unavailable. I think that nights' tour might have been cancelled owing to poor take up ( I went to start meeting point hoping to join the tour and there was no sign of a guide or anyone waiting for their tour). I then went to a neighbouring street fo join a "no need to book, just turn up" guided tour. Four of us turned up, unfortunately the tour guide didn't! So we all ended up on the 8,-00pm tour with this provider. Based on my experience I would recommend you just book with this company. Right from my arrival at their premises (its set up in a shop) i felt like the experience had begun. Booking on the tour was swift and uncomplicated, you can pay by card. It was £12. I was introduced to the tour guide. DEATHLY DAVINA (That might not be her real name) The format for the tour is the group is led round various locations in the old city, stopping periodically at notable locations that include the Minster and the Shambles, where spooky tales relevent to the locations are relayed to the group. Each presentation is approximately 10 minutes or a little longer. I particularly enjoyed the ghost story set in the plague era (no further spoilers), very creepy. Now I realise that description might read a bit uninspiring, but I haven't told you about the best bit yet, our guide, DEATHLY DAVINA. OMG! She is incredible. What an amazing performance, in character for the full one and a half hours, so talented and what a brilliant storyteller. Wonderfully entertaining, she constantly switches between the macabre and the (darkly) humorous effortlessly and without warning. DAVINA'S energy, enthusiasm and talent are what makes this tour so wortwhile. She made it a highly memorable experience for me. Thank you. Highly recommended.
Amazing way to explore York!
amyluisaa,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the first time that me and my husband did a ghost tour and let’s just say we were not disappointed! Dante was an incredible guide and was so entertaining! We had a few interruptions during the tour but Dante handled them like a pro. This was such an amazing, unique way to explore York and I didn’t want it to end! I definitely recommend this to anyone! When we are back in York we will be doing this again.
Very good experience
G6639VUjoyw,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic time with Daffyd. He was very funny and engaging. 90 minutes flew by and we had an absolute blast
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