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Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York

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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see spooky York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Track down the ghosts who haunt the city including Queen Anne Boleyn before her beheading and the Earl of Northumberland in search of his severed head
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local whose passion for historical York has led him to create three VoiceMap tours
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smarphone and headphones
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Minster Gates
York YO1 7HL, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Blossom Street
York YO24 1AU, UK

The tour ends outside The Punch Bowl pub.

Options & Pricing

Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:59 PM

What To Expect

Ye Olde Starre Inne (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Ye Olde Starre Inne. You'll hear about this ancient inn while you walk including a ghostly story.
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York Theatre Royal (Pass By)

The tour passes by the York Theatre Royal. While you walk, you'll hear about the nun that haunts the theatre.
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Bootham Bar (Pass By)

The tour passes by Bootham Bar. You'll hear about the gateway which is one of the original gateways into Roman York while you walk.
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Precentor's Court (Pass By)

While you walk, you'll hear about the young girl that haunts Precentors Court.
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York Minster (Pass By)

The tour passes around the outside of York Minster. You'll hear a few ghost stories while you walk include the tale of a peaceful ghost and the ghost of a madman.
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Shambles (Pass By)

The tour takes you through part of York's Shambles area. You'll hear a few more ghosts stories while you walk.
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Golden Fleece York (Pass By)

Having past the most haunted house in the city, and walked along the most haunted street, you'll pass by the Golden Fleece York which is the most haunted pub in the City.
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The Whippet Inn (Pass By)

The tour passes by The Whippet Inn. You'll hear about the inn's history and ghostly stories while you walk.
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Micklegate Bar (Pass By)

The tour passes by another of the city's ancient gateways, the Micklegate Bar. You'll hear about the ghost that haunts the spot while you walk.
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The Punch Bowl - JD Wetherspoon (Pass By)

The tour ends outside The Punch Bowl.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Smarphone and headphones.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Transportation.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smarphone and headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation

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