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York drips with dark history— Follow the candlelight, face the ghosts that refuse to rest. Uncover ghostly legends, grisly murders, tales that chill the spine. Dare to see the city after dark?

Highlights

• Barghests & Gabriel’s Hounds – chilling legends of Yorkshire’s phantom hounds
• ️ Plague & Persecution, grim history of disease, injustice, and brutal deaths
• Alchemy, Explore the strange science and eternal-life seekers.
• ‍☠️ Highwaymen, Meet the villains of the road, is it really as we're told?
• Pagan Sacrifices, Uncover ancient rites & blood-soaked traditions of York.

Description

⚠️ NEW SCRIPT 5 STAR RATED (as of 29/09) Not your average tour, a hauntingly great alternative to a ghost tour… York’s dark past isn’t just history – it’s a killer story. No Gimmicky ghost walk, just real facts _humans are the masters of fear! Step off the beaten path and into a twisted tale of plague, paranoia, and punishment – where the real horrors don’t wear fangs or capes. This is no vampire fairytale. This is the bloody, bizarre, and bone-chilling truth behind England’s most haunted city. What to expect: Hear spine-tingling tales steeped in fact, folklore, and fear Explore the weird world of alchemy, old-school science, and paranormal experiments Meet humans far more terrifying than any ghost (and they were real) Discover how dark legends were used to control, scare, and manipulate Ask yourself: were these stories innocent myths – or medieval mind games? History, horror & myth collide in this thought-provoking thrill ride through York’s shadowy side. Tour Duration: 75–90 minutes Departs on time – ghosts don’t wait Who’s it for? Curious minds & open eyes Brave souls (or overconfident ones) Sceptics, believers & lovers of the weird and wonderful ‍‍‍ Family-friendly – but parental discretion advised (you know your little goblins best) ⚠️ Attend at your own risk. We don’t do jump scares – but history just might haunt you. Book your tickets now — because York’s past isn’t just history. It’s a hauntingly good story.

Includes

Walking tour Live guide

Important Information

• We are in cobbled streets that can be muddy.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund