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York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

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| York, England
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Overview

Explore York’s Dark side in our York Horrors and Haunts smartphone guided walking tour. You’ll be guided step by step to the sites where pure horror took place and hear the history and mayhem that occurred here. And you’ll hear about a few ghosts that linger. Go at your own pace. Stop anytime. Go anytime-1pm or 1am. Professionally narrated and infused with sound effects and music to set the mood.

Be guided step by step using location aware walking tour technology. This is a hands-free experience, so feel free to keep your phones in your pocket and your eyes wide open. Go anytime, 24/7. And listen again anytime. The tour never expires. It’s yours!

What's Included

  • Go at your own pace. Go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Tour on our walking tour app.
  • No food, drinks, entrance tickets or human guide. This is all outside and smartphone guided.
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Meeting Location

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XW4C+4HM York
UK

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

End point

Tower St
York YO1 9SA, UK

The tour ends at Clifford's Tower where you'll hear of the tragedy that occurred there and why a specific type of flower is said to grow on it's hills.

Options & Pricing

Opening Hours • Daily Midnight - 11:30 PM

What To Expect

York Castle Museum (Pass By)

The tour starts outside the York Castle Museum entrance. You'll hear about the ghosts that lurk here and the famous highways man that was held here. Then you'll be guided step by step through the city and hear the ghostly stories of York.
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Clifford's Tower (Pass By)

The tour ends at Clifford's Tower where you'll hear of the tragedy that occurred there and why a specific type of flower is said to grow on it's hills.
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York

the tour will follow the streets of York visiting the most haunted places and telling the stories of the history and spirits that lurk.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dick Turpin's Grave

Hear the story o the highwayman and how he hid and was caught here in York. You'll get a chance to see his grave and the legend of hist spirt.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shambles

Walk down the historic narrow street and hear the stories of the ghosts that lurk it's grounds. This street is not to be missed.
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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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the York’s Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour?

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 York’s Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour?
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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?
A:
The following is included:
  • go at your own pace. Go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • tour on our walking tour app.
The following is NOT included:
  • No food, drinks, entrance tickets or human guide. This is all outside and smartphone guided.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 12..

Apr 2025
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.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour 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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  • Go at your own pace. Go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Tour on our walking tour app.
  • No food, drinks, entrance tickets or human guide. This is all outside and smartphone guided.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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  • 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.
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