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York, United Kingdom

The Ghost Bus Tours - York

4.2
75 Minutes
from£18.00 p.p.

Overview

Many locations in York are rumoured to be haunted, yet conventional sightseeing trips rarely touch on these eerie tales. This tour takes you on an evening ghost bus adventure between haunted sites including Clifford's Tower and York Minster, helping you learn about the dark history of the city. Your guide will regale you with stories of gruesome crimes, evil individuals, and restless ghosts as you go.

Highlights

  • Learn about the evil side of York's most well-known sites, including Dick Turpin's grave, York Minster, and Clifford's Tower.
  • 75-minute tour aboard a vintage Routemaster bus from the 1960s
  • The town's greatest comedic horror bus tour
  • Completely spine-tingling narrative provided by your eerie conductor
  • Spooky sightseeing excursion featuring theatre performers on board
  • Discover the darkest mysteries of York
  • Luxurious bus for a captivating encounter

Itinerary

Take a dramatic sightseeing Ghost Bus Tour on a vintage 1960s Routemaster bus to see York's evil side. Set out on a unique 75-minute voyage that will make your spine tingle, with on-board actors and technical tricks that create an immersive experience. As the eerie conductor narrates about the spirits that live within the city's mediaeval walls, your imagination will be piqued.

To set the ambiance, buses are painted a midnight black and furnished with luxurious red velvet drapes and antique lighting. While passing many of York's most well-known sites, such as Clifford's Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin's cemetery, discover the darker side of the city. Can you maintain your composure throughout this hilarious comedic horror experience?

Select the start time that works best for your schedule, then head to downtown York to meet your eerie guide for a tour through the macabre past of the city. Take a ride on the ghost bus, a vintage Routemaster with a dubious past. Take a seat on the dim upper or lower deck and look out the window as you navigate the dim, winding streets.

Enjoy terrifying stories about some of York's most notorious crimes, hauntings, and eerie personalities while you ride. Notable sites including Clifford's Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin's grave will pass by; pause periodically to familiarise yourself with eerie locations. As one of the spookiest cities in the world, York has a terrible underbelly that you will fully comprehend at the end!

Inclusions

  • 75-minutes Bus Tour
  • Professional actors/guides

  • Timings: Kindly check calendar
  • Departure point: Outside The Milner York Hotel, Station Rd, Bus stop RE, York YO24 1AA, UK
  • Duration: Approx. 75 minutes

  • Travellers must exchange their booking Voucher.
  • Your booking voucher will expire after you exchange it for a ticket.
  • The company or tour operator will not provide a refund if ticket is misplaced.

Voucher Validity:

  • Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the date and time selected at the time of purchase.

Important Info:

  • This tour is NOT a Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour.
  • Please arrive in advance of the departure time to secure your seat.
  • Schedule subject to change due to weather and low tide conditions or city events.
  • Guests must check in at the ticket booth 20 minutes before tour time.
  • No on-site refunds allowed.
  • 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.
  • Smoking, eating, and drinking other than bottled water are not permitted on the bus.
  • Buses are classic 1960s Routemasters, which are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

  • Non Refundable: Once booked, the purchase is non-refundable.

  • There may be unexpected changes in the timetable due to public holidays, weather conditions, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy.
  • We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
  • Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
  • The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.

Customer Reviews

4.6

based on 1757 reviews

Rating Distribution

5 stars
1275
4 stars
302
3 stars
112
2 stars
63
1 stars
5

"The bus saved time and covered all key landmarks. Clean buses, clear audio commentary, and flexible boarding made the trip smooth and enjoyable."

"Convenient stops near famous places with helpful guides onboard. A relaxing and affordable way to discover the city without worrying about transportation."

"Long waiting times between buses ruined our schedule. Staff seemed unhelpful, and several stops were skipped without any proper explanation."

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers to common questions about our tours and booking process.

No, it is not wheelchair accessible
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains. Tours that include navigation services might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains. Tours that include navigation services might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice
The tour includes a professional local guide and entrance to Recoleta Cemetery.
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains. Tours that include navigation services might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice.
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains. Tours that include navigation services might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice.
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires.
No. The tour is mostly done by vehicle, with only short walks and photo stops.

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