Adults-Only Ghost Tour

at The Deathly Dark Tours
York Available from Fri 23 Oct to Sat 31 Oct

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Book Deathly After Dark tickets & spend Halloween in York on an award-winning ghost tour

When York's daytime crowds disappear, Deathly After Dark heads into the city's eerie backstreets for spooky stories, unusual happenings and thousands of years of dark history. Join a naughty, award-winning guide for an adults-only mix of horror, comedy and history.

  • Explore York after dark on a 90-minute adults-only ghost tour
  • Hear spooky stories, dark comedy, spicy language and adult themes
  • Visit eerie backstreets where tourists rarely wander
  • Discover ghostly and unusual happenings from York's long history
  • Walk down the Shambles after closing time
  • Explore famous locations alongside lesser-known corners of the city
  • A strictly adults-only ghost tour for visitors aged 18+

Discover York's darker side on an adults-only ghost tour

  • Age Restriction: Strictly for adults aged 18+
  • Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Group Size: Up to 50 people
  • Meeting Point: The Deathly Dark Tours booking office, 4 Grape Lane, York, YO1 7HU
  • Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
  • Tickets Include: A guided walking tour led by an award-winning, knowledgeable guide

Spooky stories, dark comedy & York's strangest history - included in your tickets!

Follow your guide away from the usual tourist routes and into York's atmospheric backstreets. Along the way, you will hear about ghostly sightings, unusual events and stories gathered from thousands of years of local history.

This is not a scare attraction, so there are no masked performers waiting to make you jump. Instead, the tour uses storytelling, historical knowledge and an adult dark comedy twist to bring York's unsettling past to life.

  • Adults-Only Experience: Hear stories, language and themes reserved for visitors aged 18 and over
  • Award-Winning Guide: Explore York with a knowledgeable storyteller who knows the city's darker tales
  • Ghostly Stories: Hear about strange happenings and reported hauntings connected to York's past
  • Dark Comedy: Enjoy a grown-up mix of horror, history, spicy language and naughty humour
  • Eerie Backstreets: Venture into atmospheric parts of York that many tourists never explore
  • Famous Locations: See well-known city sights alongside the quieter corners hiding darker stories
  • The Shambles: Walk along York's famous medieval street after the daytime crowds have left
  • No Jump Scares: Experience spooky storytelling without masked actors or deliberately staged scares

Book Deathly After Dark tickets today and prepare for a grown-up ghost walk through York's haunted history. No children, no jump scares and a few stories best kept until after dark.

Location

The Deathly Dark Tours Office

4 Grape Ln,
York,
Yorkshire,
YO1 7HU
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How to find us

Deathly After Dark - Adult Only Ghost Tour begins at The Deathly Dark Tours booking office, 4 Grape Lane, York, YO1 7HU.

  • By car: Use YO1 7HU to reach the meeting-point area. Castle Car Park is recommended because it is close to the final tour stop. Allow extra time because York traffic can be unpredictable.
  • By train: Travel to York railway station and walk into the city centre towards Grape Lane. Leave enough time to arrive 10 minutes before the tour.
  • By bus: York city centre is served by local buses and Park & Ride services. Check current routes and operating times before travelling.
  • By foot: The booking office is on Grape Lane in York city centre, close to the Shambles and within walking distance of York Minster.
Facilities
  • Booking office at 4 Grape Lane, York
  • Outdoor guided walking tour
  • Wheelchair-accessible route, although some surfaces are uneven
  • Service animals welcome
  • Well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Nearby public parking at Castle Car Park
  • No seating provided during the tour
  • No toilet breaks included during the tour
  • No permanent visitor toilet facilities provided
  • No umbrellas provided
More Info
Is The Deathly Dark Tours wheelchair accessible?

The route includes cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, narrow pavements and kerbs. Guides may offer alternative routes where possible, but wheelchair users may find some areas difficult. 

What age is The Deathly Dark Tours suitable for?

The Deathly Dark Tours is described as suitable for all ages. Parents and guardians should consider individual worries or triggers because the stories may cover hauntings, executions and other dark historical subjects.

Is there food and drink at The Deathly Dark Tours?

Food and drink are not included because The Deathly Dark Tours is an outdoor walking experience. Visitors are encouraged to bring water, particularly during warmer weather.

What should visitors wear for The Deathly Dark Tours?

Wear clothing suitable for the weather and sensible, comfortable footwear. The routes may include cobbled streets and uneven surfaces, and the tours run entirely outdoors.

How long does The Deathly Dark Tours last?

The Deathly Dark Tour of York lasts approximately 90 minutes. Deathly By Daylight lasts approximately 60 to 70 minutes.

Is The Deathly Dark Tours dog-friendly?

Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome when kept on a lead. Assistance dogs are also welcome.

What should visitors wear for The Deathly Dark Tours?

Wear clothing suitable for the weather and sensible, comfortable footwear. The routes may include cobbled streets and uneven surfaces, and the tours run entirely outdoors.

Will visitors see a ghost on The Deathly Dark Tours?

Ghost sightings are not guaranteed. The guides share historical hauntings, paranormal tales and suggestions about the best places to look, but they make no promises about paranormal activity.

What do The Deathly Dark Tours tickets include?

Tickets include the selected guided walking tour, storytelling from an award-winning guide and exploration of locations around York city centre. The subjects covered depend on the tour booked.

Are these the cheapest tickets for The Deathly Dark Tours?

Yes, we guarantee price match or better. If you can find them cheaper, we want to match it so please get in touch here.

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