Private Ghost Tour of York
Overview
Explore York after dark on a private ghost tour shaped around you. Choose where and when to meet: we can collect you from your hotel or meet you at another convenient spot in the city.
Hear York’s real ghost stories and accounts of strange events, told with warmth, humour and a healthy respect for the facts. Along the way, discover the history behind the places and people involved. There are no actors, jump scares or invented tales—just entertaining storytelling rooted in genuine local history.
Because the tour is private, you can explore at your own pace with your guide, without a large group or a rigid schedule, we will prepare a bespoke tour just for you, starting and ending at a time and place to suit you
What's Included
- Private tour
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
- Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately)
- Food and drinks
What To Expect
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York Minster (pass by)
York City Walls
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shambles (pass by)
King's Manor
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jorvik Viking Centre (pass by)
York Castle Museum (pass by)
Clifford's Tower (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-32407P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- 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 (GMT).
- Private tour.
- Tour escort/host.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only).
- Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately).
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Private Ghost Tour of York is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ghost Tour of York will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
- Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately)
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
