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
3,801 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant night out
R893BMjohnc,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant experience loved every minute of it very interesting
Excellent walk
482nigelp,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience. Took us to places in York we didn't know.
Entertaining and well...
Nick H,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Entertaining and well worth the time, money, and walking! I’d do it again! Our guide, David, was fantastic!
Best Ghost Tour Company 👻
Happiness33086386471,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour from Dafydd. Easily the best ghost tour company 👻
Great night!
438moo,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a pleasure to be part of Dante's 400th tour! Great tour, fantastic stories and Dante's fit was on point. We were a big group but he was great at herding us and keeping us all enthralled.
Brilliant storytelling and very funny x
LornaW416,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour very funny and insightful I was recommended by the Hilton I stayed at and it didn’t disappoint, would highly recommend and loved the gift shop too x
Impossible not to like
J751VCstevew,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very entertaining and the tour suitably atmospheric. Impossible not to like.
AMAZING! ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE
romthe94,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed every minute of the tour. We had Dalton as our guide and he is AMAZING!! Funny & great acting skills. Liked the concept of combining horror with satire. Highly recommend.
Not to be missed
sugarplum007,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very dramatic professional and fun. Well organised, friendly and entertaining. We all loved it.
Great tour
kerrylouisek1,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good tour . Very informative but also relaxed and funny . Daffyd was a great tour guide, very professional, and a very good showman ! made my dogs feel very welcome even when 1 of them got over excited , because of all the ghost activity of course. ! You can't visit york without doing a ghost tour
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