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Experience the Eerie History of York

2 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of travelers | York, England

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After fear, after terror… there is York City FRIGHTseeing!

Discover the eerie history of York with our guided tours as we walk through the most haunted locations of the city’s spookscape, where every spine-tingling story is a nightmare shuddersome of fun.

Whether you're a rock ‘n’ roll horror fiend, thrill-seeker, or just looking for a frightfully good time, York City FRIGHTseeing is the tour for you!

Our small group, shared tours are suitable for guillotine-agers and splatter brats over 10 years of age, but younger children are permitted at parent’s own discretion. Gore hounds more than welcome, if friendly and well behaved.

No jump scares. No gimmicks - Just a comprehensive DEADucation in the most haunted city in Europe.

Grab your tickets now and prepare for a hauntingly unforgettable experience of York’s only walking tour that will leave you running scared!

What's Included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • No scheduled bathroom breaks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Exhibition Square
York, UK

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

End point

Lady Peckett's Yard
York YO1, UK

The tour ends in Lady Peckett’s Yard, which is by the Golden Fleece, and across the street from the Shambles

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What To Expect

Exhibition Square

The SLASH course begins with the city wall and bars, both forming part of York’s terrifying topography, where unspeakable acts of horror and supernatural suspense go hand-in-icy-hand.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Precentor's Court

From the mist of the darkness the Night Child cometh. Though a child, she’s all horror, with a story that will leave you sleeping with your lights on for weeks to come. BEWARE … The Night Child!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minster Yard

We’ll hear about one of York’s most enduring - and endearing - spectrals, in one of the most uncanny tales ever told.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minster Yard

Swooping and snarling around the Minster towers in the dead of night can be found York’s very own creature feature, the hideous Gabble Ratchet … the last word in terror!
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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St William's College

Within this tiny stone house, lies a secret, a terrible truth waiting to be unveiled. As we will pry open the coffin lid on a tale so shocking, so boldly revealing in its frank depiction of inhumanity, it will leave you asking, Who are the real monsters?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shambles

Through a veil of religious persecution as thick as the authorities’ self righteousness, St. Margaret Clitherow’s made an immense contribution to the underground Catholic movement in York. We’ll learn about her rebellious and courageous life as well as her unnecessarily tragic death.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pavement

They say torture is a delicate art … unless you’re William “Mutton” Curry, the city’s most infamous executioner, best known for his clumsiness and incompetence. Find out about York’s history of punishment, and why you wouldn’t want this man to launch YOU into eternity.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pavement

For our final fearsome fable, we’ll descend into the depths of Lady Peckett’s Yard, and you’ll find out why she’s at the top of the list of the ghosts that haunt The Golden Fleece. We’ll recall incidents that will frighten you beyond all imagination, and make you remember why your parents warned you not to go into dark alleys.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Experience the Eerie History 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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What's Included

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  • Guided Walking Tour
  • No scheduled bathroom breaks

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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