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!
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 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
What‘s Included
Guide
No scheduled restroom breaks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,898 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
Q5015LFnathalien,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! This tour does not disappoint! Dante is an incredible story teller making the stories come to life! Walking through York seeing a different side to the city! Entertaining, interesting and engaging! Would highly recommend this!
Fantastic tour given by an excellent guide
JoeFGH99,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience learning about Yorks ghostly history. Our tour was guided by Davina who was absolutely fantastic, they made the tour entertaining and informative while also handling the morbid subject with a sense of humour and taking care not to let the mood get too dour. The tour covered a pretty nice area and we got to see some key areas of York such as the shambles and where they found the viking village. A fantastic time to end a lovely holiday would absolutely recommend.
Good ghost walk tour
paulbZ4174VN,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting walk and Dante was very engaging, led group well and theatrical in his story telling which made it fun
Dante can read me a bedtime story anytime
kazpop,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visited York for the weekend to experience all the ghosty stuff on offer, this was hands down the funnest part of my stay! Dante was very charismatic, theatrical and his story telling was very impressive! He kept you hooked on his every word and made me jump a few times. The tour was full on interesting ghost stories and a few giggles. Would highly recommend anyone visiting to give this a go and Dante deserves a pay rise hands down what a wonderful chappy
Brilliant! 😊
Clare B,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was brilliant! Our guide, Dante, was fantastically theatrical, entertaining and an excellent story teller. 90 minutes flew by! It’s a great way to see some of the more interesting parts of the city. Definitely worth booking for this.
10/10 entertainment
N9599XEmattk,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dante added theatre and comedy as well as some history of the city into his spooky stories making the whole experience super entertaining and fun! Wasn’t sure what to expect from our first ghost tour but this was great fun. Thanks Dante deathly and Deathly Dark Ghost tours! 👻
Deathly Dark
alexsX5982TH,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience. Our tour guide Dalton was very informative and a great performer and kept us entertained the whole tour. The length was perfect and was crammed full of information
Deathly tour 12/06/26
chrisrU5787QM,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the tour guide Dante and was absolutely fantastic, helped us find dropped curbs for my chair on the route and made sure we had joined the group before beginning the talking points. Very enjoyable!
Spooky and Highly Recommended
Mike B,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Davina Deathly an absolute master storyteller injecting macabre, mystery and fun in equal measure. We were particularly spooked by the story of the Ragged School in the area of the Bedern. We thoroughly enjoyed this fascinating walk around haunted York and have no hesitation in recommending this tour…if you dare! 👻
Davina deathly say no more.
T6719GXdavidh,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience we had from beginning to end, very entertaining. Very fun. Her acting kept us laughing and enthralled all the way through. Definitely worth the time and money.
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