Dark History & Ghost Tour

🌙 Gather as darkness falls
Meet your knowledgeable guide as twilight descends over York's ancient streets. As the modern world fades into shadow, you'll be transported back to a time of superstition and mystery.

🏰 York Minster by moonlight
Circle part of the magnificent York Minster as your guide reveals the sinister secrets and ghostly apparitions associated with this grand Gothic cathedral. The massive structure takes on an entirely different character after dark, its stone gargoyles seemingly watching your every move.

🛣️ Navigate mysterious snickelways
Follow your guide through the narrow, winding alleyways where centuries of tragic tales have unfolded. These atmospheric passageways provide the perfect backdrop for chilling stories of plague, persecution and paranormal encounters that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

🏠 The Shambles after hours
Walk the famous 15th-century street, once home to butchers displaying their wares but now associated with Harry Potter shops by day. By night, however, you'll discover its truly gruesome history and why it remains one of York's most haunted locations. The overhanging timber-framed buildings create shadows perfect for concealing spirits of the past.

👻 Encounter York's resident ghosts
Throughout your journey, you'll be regaled with authenticated accounts of ghostly sightings and supernatural phenomena that continue to this day. Your guide knows precisely which corners to linger at, which doorways hide tragic histories, and which windows might reveal a watching face from centuries past.