Experience the sinister side of York and explore the famous landmarks.
75-minute journey through the gruesome side of this historical city
Spine Tingling stories on the way
Best sightseeing experience with on-board theatrical actors
Discover York’s scary secrets
Immersive experience for the life time
Mobile vouchers accepted: no need to print!

The spooky Ghost Bus Tour of York takes you on a 75-minute journey through the grim and gruesome side of this historical city. On your spine-tingling trip, you'll be accompanied by actors combined with technical trickery to create an immersive experience. You'll feel the tarmac beneath your feet as you go through a real double-decker bus. Your journey begins at York Dungeon, where, after receiving your headphones, you line up for a photo opportunity with grisly ghouls before boarding. Once onboard, sit back and enjoy the spooky sounds of deep moans and creaking doors as you are taken on your ghostly tour.

The Ghost Bus Tour allows people of all ages to explore haunted areas in York with live actors that recreate real-life events throughout history. The classic 1960s Routemaster bus is perfect for these tours as its open-top design gives everyone a clear view at any spectre they wish (or don't). During each trip, riders can experience theatrical magic along their journey through some of York's most famous landmarks, such as Clifford's Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror after he captured England from King Harold II during the Norman Invasion in 1066.

The tour makes a stop at The Shambles, a famous street of Medieval cottages that were built with their overhanging second stories supported by wood beams.

York is one of England's most haunted cities, and with tours like the Ghost Bus, it has become a popular destination for those who wish to discover what lies beyond the veil.

York is steeped in ghastly and grim history, so the stories you'll hear as you travel through this ancient city are guaranteed to chill you to the bone. Each story comes with a visual twist that will make it feel like the dead have come back to life around you. Book your tour today.

1 hour 15 min bus tour
Professional actors/guides

Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
Hotel Transfers
Meals

Meeting Points: Bus Stop RE (York YO24 1AA) by York station on Station Road on the south side of the Royal York Hotel.
Start time: Timings may very depending upon days of operation. Please arrive 15 minutes before these times for boarding.
You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Mobile vouchers accepted on board.
The ticket is valid for use only for the time and date stated on the ticket.
Customers must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour as the bus cannot wait for latecomers.

All customers must have a valid ticket to board a tour.

Tickets / order numbers are non-transferable.

Under 16’s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Children under 5 attend free, at parents' risk.

Only one child under 5 years old per adult may travel for free provided they do not occupy a seat to the exclusion of a fare paying passenger.

Buses are not wheelchair accessible.

The Ghost Bus Tours take no responsibility for items left on the bus. Personal items are carried at the owners risk and The Ghost Bus can take no responsibility for items damaged or lost.

Smoking, eating, and drinks other than bottled water are not permitted on the bus.

You must cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 72 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 72 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.