Tours & tickets

Clifford's Tower

Let the darker side of York's history send a chill down your spine as you discover the city’s dark and terrible secrets. Board the Necrobus and get ready to embark on a 75-minute theatrical sightseeing tour. Enjoy a comedy horror journey around York's seedier past as your creepy conductor shows you the sights from a classic 1960s Routemaster bus. The on-board actors and eerily decorated bus will ensure you have the spookiest ride in town. Learn about the sinister side of many of York's most famous landmarks including Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin's grave. Let your imagination run wild as you hear about the ghosts that reside within the medieval walls of one of England's spookiest cities.

Join a dark comedy ghost walk in the heart of York, a city believed to be the most haunted in all of Europe. Together we'll walk the streets and learn about some terrible things, such as the tragic story of the plague house on College Street, a message from beyond the grave and the haunting of Bedern Slums. We will gather as a group on Grape Lane, outside Quacks Printers, and from here will set off on a tour of the city's darker side. There may be a little bit of interaction with your guide, but we will never have actors waiting in the shadows to jump out at you, so don't be afraid! Your tour will end either on the cobbles of York's famous Shambles or beneath the looming stones of Clifford's Tower and your guide will happily direct you back to your accommodation or transport links.

Founded by the Romans, York soon became England's Second City and has witnessed wars, peace agreements, and prosperity throughout its 2,000 years of existence. King George VI reflected on the city's central role throughout the years when he said, "The history of York is the history of England". Visit the magnificent York Minster, with its priceless display of stained glass. Walk along medieval streets or on the 800-year-old Bar Walls. Visit award-winning museums, the York Botanical Gardens, or enjoy excellent restaurants and shopping facilities. You'll never be short of places to discover in this wonderful city. Bus Stops: Stop 1 - Exhibition Square Stop 2 - GillyGate Stop 3 - Monk Bar Stop 4 - Foss Bank Stop 5 - Peasholme Green Stop 6 - The Stonebow Stop 7 - Clifford's Tower Stop 8 - Margaret Street Stop 9 - Walmgate Bar Stop 10 - York Barbican Stop 11 - Fishergate Stop 12 - Bishopthorpe Road Shops Stop 13 - Bishopthorpe Road Stop 14 - South Bank Stop 15 - Campleshon Road Stop 16 - Blossom Street Stop 17 - The Mount Stop 18 - Mount Vale Stop 19 - Railway Station Stop 20 - Memorial Gardens Stop 21 - Museum Gardens

York is a city with over 2000 years of history to explore. Your Visit York Pass gives you the freedom to choose your adventure. After purchase, your pass gives you entry to over 30 attractions and 15 discounts. Simply choose which attractions take your interest and start exploring. The more you see, the more you save. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in York. Choose to visit locations like Treasurer's House, Bar Convent, York Cocoa Works, JORVIK Viking Centre, York Army Museum, Barley Hall, The Hilt, York Castle Museum, Beningborough Hall, York Cold War Bunker, Captain Cook, National Centre for Birds of Prey, York Minster, Castle Howard, National Railway Museum - Train, Air Museum, City Cruises, North York Moors Railway, Yorkshire Arboretum, City Sightseeing, Yorkshire Museum, Clifford's Tower, Roman Bath Museum, DIG, Golden Tours, Fairfax House, York Dungeons, Goddards, Van Gogh, Merchant Adventurer's Hall, Stump Cross Caverns, and York Chocolate Story. The Visit York Pass also gives you discounts on hotel stays, restaurants, tours, ghost walks and more!

Enjoy a day of city-sightseeing in York in the comfort of a hop-on hop-off open-top bus. See the city’s most famous monuments and buildings from great vantage points and learn about the city’s history from a live guide on board. Sit back and relax as your hear fascinating information about York Minster, Micklegate Bar, Clifford’s Tower, and much more. Benefit from a 24-hour pass that offers you the flexibility to hop-on or hop-off anytime at any of the 20 stops along the tour route.

Explore York on a guided e-bike city and surrounding area tour. See the highlights of the city and its surroundings, including the River Ouse, Walmgate Bar, and York Minster. Meet your guide at the Black Swan Pub and get kitted out with your e-bike and helmet. Set off on your tour and head to Walmgate Bar, York's most complete and recognisable bar. Continue to Dick Turpin's Grave, the notorious highwayman and horse stealer's grave. Then, head to Clifford's Tower, originally built by William the Conqueror. Next, ride a ride down the River Ouse and take in the sights along the river with several stops to learn some little-known historical facts. Continue to York Minster, one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals. Ride to the Shambles, one of York's most famous landmarks and one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Finally, reach Whip-ma-Whop-ma-Gate and find out the real meaning of the shortest street with the longest name.

Get your bearings and explore York like a local on this exclusive private walking tour, led by an expert guide. More than just a history lesson, this immersive experience brings the city’s rich past to life as you stroll through its cobbled streets, ancient walls, and hidden corners. Step back in time to Viking-age Jorvik, walk in the footsteps of Romans along the city’s famous walls, and uncover how York evolved from a medieval religious center to the vibrant, historic gem it is today. From grand landmarks to tucked-away treasures, your guide will share the stories that make York unique. The tour includes: York Minster Jorvik Centre Clifford's Tower The Eye of York York Castle Museum River Foss and Ouse Treasurer's House ...and many hidden treasures!