Golden Tour: The Ghost Bus Tours of York

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 tthe tickets

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.

Uncover the sinister, shadowy side of York on this theatrical Ghost Bus Tour aboard a classic 1960’s Routemaster—transformed into a rolling chamber of chills and comedy. Step inside the midnight‑black bus, draped with antique lamps and plush red velvet curtains, and prepare for a 75‑minute spine‑tingling journey through the city’s haunted past. On‑board actors bring the experience to life with dramatic storytelling, jump scares, and clever technical trickery that blur the line between reality and the supernatural.

As the creepy conductor narrates tales of restless spirits and dark legends, you’ll glide past York’s most famous landmarks, including Clifford’s Tower, York Minster and the notorious grave of Dick Turpin. Each stop reveals another eerie chapter of the city’s history, igniting your imagination with stories of ghostly sightings, tragic events and lingering mysteries hidden within the medieval walls.

The tour blends horror with humour, creating a hilarious yet hair‑raising ride that keeps you entertained from start to finish. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or simply love a good theatrical thrill, this comedy‑horror sightseeing adventure promises a night you won’t forget. Can you keep your nerve as the Ghost Bus rattles through York’s darkest secrets?

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.
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.

Voucher Information: Mobile Vouchers or Paper Vouchers are accepted
This tour is not a HOHO Bus tour.
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.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

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.