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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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!
Guide
No scheduled restroom breaks
Halloween Special: Halloween 2025 brings a brand new twist to the award-winning Deathly Dark Tour of York, with not one, but TWO guides!
LITE: Smaller group size and less scares. Perfect for anyone looking for a less intense experience, or just likes a nice walk.
Adults Only (18+): The Deathly Dark Tour, but with adult language and themes. NOT suitable for children or the easily offended!
3,801 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
R893BMjohnc,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolutely brilliant experience loved every minute of it very interesting
482nigelp,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good experience. Took us to places in York we didn't know.
Nick H,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
Entertaining and well worth the time, money, and walking! I’d do it again! Our guide, David, was fantastic!
Happiness33086386471,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent tour from Dafydd. Easily the best ghost tour company 👻


438moo,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It 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.



LornaW416,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Brilliant 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
J751VCstevew,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide was very entertaining and the tour suitably atmospheric. Impossible not to like.
romthe94,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Enjoyed 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.
sugarplum007,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very dramatic professional and fun. Well organised, friendly and entertaining. We all loved it.

kerrylouisek1,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really 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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