The Deathly Dark Tour of York
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
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.
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
Reviews
3,871 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of fun!
ThreeGirls520,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dalton was an excellent guide! We had a large group but it was never unmanageable. Interactive and funny! Highly recommend.
Fantastic
vic2riahelent,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great and Dalton was a fantastic guide, funny with great ghost tales. Would recommend.
Fun for non-believers too
Kaylene H,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun tour of York. Our guide was a terrific storyteller- dramatic, articulate and funny. Would be more atmospheric in the dark, but the upside - it was a lovely warm spring night for our walk.
You won’t regret going on this!
ruthkG7554BU,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic experience. Davina Deathly was so entertaining, dramatic and funny. I have mobility problems, but the pace was not too fast and there were a couple of chances to sit, so I was able to keep up with everyone else. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and would definitely recommend.
Great experience
V4870OOdalec,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, good stories, Dolton was a great tour guide full of knowledge and funny, highly recommend
Funny and fascinating
Magor dad,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Funny and informative, Dalton was a great host and had everyone laughing. There were a number of children in our group and he was brilliant with them. This is a fantastic way to see York and the deadly stories were fascinating.
Great fun with a spooky twist
S90WZterryc,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such good fun with “David (Welsh pronunciation) the Deathly” who was a fantastic host. Played his character very well indeed, and was hilarious (but spooky too). Well worth the fee. Thank you.
Fantastic Tour
connort174,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ghost tour was amazing, if i could rate higher than 5 i would do! We had Dalton as our guide and he was fantastic! He greeted everyone as they checked in and made everyone feel welcome, He has a great personality which i think bodes well, no one wants a tour with someone who is boring. He was very informative and had a great sense of humour too, we had a chat with him at the end! We wish it was on for longer
Fantasy Fun
Anonymous111111111,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our Deathly Dark Tour of York was a fun-filled tour of stories delivered by our tour guide who did a great job of entertaining us with both her stories and delivery in secluded parts of the city (where it was easy to hear). It wasn’t dark and the stories weren’t scary, but they entertained us, made us laugh and gave us a chance to see more of the city.
Interesting, funny and spooky, a great family tour
BumblingBibbs,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great tour! Funny and spooky but not too scary. Declan Deathly was a great story teller, pitching his tales at just the right level to keep kids and adults entertained. A nice amount of York history was also woven through the tour.
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