Devilishly Gruesome Ghost hunt of York

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through 2000 years of terrifying history in York. Uncover the city’s darkest secrets and experience the true face of York. Not for the faint-hearted!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • York - Wander the ancient streets on a journey through 2000 years of history, under the surface of this city lies secrets you’ll never forget.
  • Golden Lion - Meet Brother Mort outside as he introduces you to the devilishly dark side of Yorks Ghosts, murders, persecution and plague stories.
  • 6 Patrick Pool Building - Enter the old Market quarter to meet your first monsters. Stay close to Brother Mort he is your only protection.
  • Shambles - Wander down this ancient street, and discover it’s bloody past of animal slaughter and persecution.
  • Kings Square - Tales of betrayal and torture!
  • Bedern Hall - Stories of Jacobites, Devils Doors and evil school masters curdle the blood as we walk down this dark mysterious street
  • St William’s College - A story of Murder and eternal damnation turn this quaint building in to a house of Death…and stay for the stories unprecedented sequal!
  • York Minster - Enter the Liberty of York for stories of the oldest Ghosts in the world.
  • St. Michael le Belfrey Church - Enter York’s most infamous son…Guy Fawkes. The rise and fall of this famous conspirator who was part of a plot to assassinate the King!
  • Stonegate - Tread carefully down this ancient street, for tales of Devils.
  • Ye Olde Starre Inne - Tales of the dead of Marston Moor, a ghostly apparition and decaying animals beguile you here!
  • Stonegate - Finally, learn the fate of Morts half brother, before he sets you free to explore the ghastly streets all alone!
  • York - I’m afraid stop 13 is up to you. Bit take care, who knows what awaits around the next corner. We recommend a pint and food at the Golden Lion, show your tour ticket for 10% off.
What's Included
  • Live guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Join Ghost Hunter Mortimer to uncover the truth behind myths and legends, delving into the scientific aspects of paranormal events. Discover ghostly stories, the origins of myths and legends, gruesome murders, legendary creatures, plague victims, and tales of persecution. York’s history is devilishly dark and occasionally bloody…

Experience York’s tragic hauntings and sinister past every night (except Tuesday) outside The Golden Lion on Church Street. Explore Europe’s most haunted city with our knowledgeable Monk… if you dare!

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. We do not make announcements inside the pub.

Suitable for friends, couples, solo travelers, and families of all ages (recommended for ages 5 and up). The tour runs in all weather conditions, and dogs are welcome!

The tour lasts 80-90 minutes.

Participation is at your own risk. We are not responsible for accidents or lost belongings during the tours. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Location
Golden Lion
Church Street
The tour leaves promptly 6.45pm outside The Golden Lion pub, Church Street. (Ask for your 10% at the bar using your tour ticket.) A call is made 5 minutes before. (Please note we don't come in the pub!) Guides cannot answer phones for late comers so we advise arriving 10 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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D1534tegraceh
Jul 12, 2024
Incredible spooky historical tour! - Really great spooky tour of York. It was engaging from start to finish, showing all the spooky locations around york. Was an engaging way to learn a bit of the gruesome history York. Would definitely recommend!
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Pennye882
Apr 28, 2024
Great tour to kill a hour a good laugh and learn some of the darker side of York - Was very good friendly and funny guide with lot's of knowledge was took too places we didn't know was there so went back following morning to have a wonder round
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Josh_a
Apr 3, 2024
Very knowledgeable, highly recommended. - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us around a few of the oldest parts of York. We had stories ranging from 800s to the 1950s.
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Traveler65458379675
Apr 1, 2024
History walk - We had an amazing experience,Ellie was a great tour guide, full of knowledge, and very enthusiastic. Definitely would recommend
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Jessica_b
Mar 31, 2024
Great experience! - The whole experience was great! Learnt lots of cool interesting historical and ghostly facts. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and engaging, would definitely recommend!
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Kirsty_e
Mar 30, 2024
Night walk so much fun. - Informative, fun interesting walk around York. Lots to learn understand and see. 5 star Lots of history, facts and information. Child 15 & 13 plus adults. All throughly enjoyed the night.
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Edwards712017
Mar 31, 2024
Ghost walk - The guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour entertaining but we thought we would have heard more about hauntings
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Leigh968
Mar 22, 2024
Oh the horror! - Fun and informative evening bring entertained by the impressive host David from Bangor who threw himself into the role of guide and storyteller
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Andrew_p
May 24, 2024
Expected more, a little unimpressed by the content and this may have effected the delivery - Maybe a little bland, informative but less than inspiring, was good to be informed of Yorks dark history but was left a little less impressed by the delivery of our guide
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Andyb4784
Mar 27, 2024
DO NOT GO ON THIS SOLE MY MONEY. - The tour was canceled last minute with no explanation and no money back we went to the meeting point on time nobody showed up, absolutely discussing behaviour and I would LIKE MY MONEY BACK !!!
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