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⚠️ HUMANS ARE ALREADY THE MASTERS OF FEAR - York’s past isn’t just history. It’s a hauntingly good story.
Forget vampires & ghost hunts — real horror doesn’t wear fangs. York’s past is drenched in blood, superstition, and strange stories..
Explore ghostly tales, decide for yourself what’s real, what’s legend.
Peek into the curious world of paranormal science and alchemy.
Encounter humans far scarier than anything supernatural.
Uncover the chilling truth behind persecution, plague, and a time when torture was the medieval social media of the day.
Are these eerie tales simply childhood spook stories — or were they used to control, punish, and persuade?
It’s a twisted history lesson wrapped in myth, murder and Mystery.
️ Perfect for:
Curious minds
Brave souls
Sceptics, believers & history lovers
️ Duration: 75–90 minutes
Departure: On time (ghosts don’t do late)
Families welcome – parental discretion advised (you know your little goblins best)
⚠️ Attend at your own risk.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour leaves promptly at your chosen time. Guides cannot answer phones for late comers so we advise arriving 10 minutes early.
Itinerary
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1York
Wander the ancient streets on a journey through 2000 years of history, under the surface of this city lies secrets you'll never forget.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Discover the history and terror of York's Debtors Prison and the horrors of the Castle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
York's second castle partner to the greater massacre in British history, discover how the Normans conquered England.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4York City Walls
Discover the stories behind the towers, hidden rooms, goals and horrors of Victorian disease and pestilence.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Discover the history of Yorks' famous Bars, beheadings, defences and myth busting!
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
Down darkened allies meet the mystery of ancient beasts, the search for the philosophers stone and the science of turning metal into gold.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
Tales of ghostly hauntings, plague and cholera await, discover Yorks most infamous son and his connection to York.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Discover the River Ouse terrible past, from Celtic warriors, to battles, and a famous man whose end was at Yorks Tyburn
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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