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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore with our medieval Monk Mort, apprentice to the Grim Reaper. With shadows on every corner, uncover the ghostly tales of York, its gruesome murders, legendary beasts, plague victims & persecution, discover the devilishly dark and occasionally bloody side of our city.
As night falls this beautiful city reveals its hidden secrets. Follow Mort down dark snickleways as he beguiles you with tales that curdle the blood.
Yorks tragic hauntings and devious past await every night, (not Monday) @The Golden Lion, Church Street. Explore Europes most haunted city with our experienced Monk...If you dare!
Suitable for friends, couples, those single travellers
and families of all ages. The tour will run whatever the weather and dogs are welcome!
80-90 minutes duration. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
We do Not call out inside the pub.
Tours attended at own risk. we take no responsibility for accidents or lost belongings on tours. Children to be supervised by parent/carer at all times
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Live guided tour.
Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point
9 Church St, York YO1 8BG, UK
The tour leaves promptly 6.45pm outside The Golden Lion pub, Church Street. (Ask for your 10% at the bar using your tour ticket.) A call is made 5 minutes before. (Please note we don't come in the pub!) Guides cannot answer phones for late comers so we advise arriving 10 minutes early.
Return Details
Stonegate, York YO1, UK
The tour ends on Stonegate
York, York, United Kingdom Wander the ancient streets on a journey through 2000 years of history, under the surface of this city lies secrets you'll never forget. 5 minutes
9 Church St, York YO1 8BG, UK Meet Brother Mort outside as he introduces you to the devilishly dark side of Yorks Ghosts, murders, persecution and plague stories. 5 minutes
6 Patrick Pool Building, York, United Kingdom Enter the old Market quarter to meet your first monsters. Stay close to Brother Mort he is your only protection. 5 minutes
Shambles, York, United Kingdom Wander down this ancient street, and discover it's bloody past of animal slaughter and persecution. 5 minutes
Kings Square, York, United Kingdom Tales of betrayal and torture! 5 minutes
Bedern Hall, York, United Kingdom Stories of Jacobites, Devils Doors and evil school masters curdle the blood as we walk down this dark mysterious street 14 minutes
St William's College, York, United Kingdom A story of Murder and eternal damnation turn this quaint building in to a house of Death...and stay for the stories unprecedented sequal! 10 minutes
York Minster, York, United Kingdom Enter the Liberty of York for stories of the oldest Ghosts in the world. 10 minutes
St. Michael le Belfrey Church, York, United Kingdom Enter York's most infamous son...Guy Fawkes. The rise and fall of this famous conspirator who was part of a plot to assassinate the King! 10 minutes
Stonegate, York, United Kingdom Tread carefully down this ancient street, for tales of Devils. 5 minutes
40 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS, UK Tales of the dead of Marston Moor, a ghostly apparition and decaying animals beguile you here! 5 minutes
Stonegate, York, United Kingdom Finally, learn the fate of Morts half brother, before he sets you free to explore the ghastly streets all alone! 5 minutes
York, York, United Kingdom I'm afraid stop 13 is up to you. Bit take care, who knows what awaits around the next corner. We recommend a pint and food at the Golden Lion, show your tour ticket for 10% off. 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Josh_A
03 Apr 2024
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us around a few of the oldest parts of York. We had stories ranging from 800s to the 1950s.
Traveler65458379675
01 Apr 2024
We had an amazing experience,Ellie was a great tour guide, full of knowledge, and very enthusiastic. Definitely would recommend
Jessica_B
31 Mar 2024
The whole experience was great! Learnt lots of cool interesting historical and ghostly facts. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and engaging, would definitely recommend!
This tour in
England
is organized by
Britannia RoutesTours LTD
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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