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Our most recommended York, England Night tours

Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

1. Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

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.

York: The York Dungeon Entry Ticket

2. York: The York Dungeon Entry Ticket

Journey through 2,000 years of York's eerie history with an entry ticket to the York Dungeon. Immerse yourself in the city's dark past with ten live shows and encounter unsettling historical characters as you stroll through specially-designed immersive sets. Start at the beginning as the dreaded Vikings invade and conquer York. Uncover the details of Guy Fawkes' infamous Gunpowder Plot and what really happened that November night. Step inside the carriage to the Knavesmire, where one of history's most notorious Highwaymen returned. Embark on a journey brimming with terrifying characters and feel a chill as you walk through immersive 360-degree sets with thrilling special effects. Learn about real events and people that shaped the city in a unique and exciting way.

York: River Ouse Early Evening Cruise

3. York: River Ouse Early Evening Cruise

This 1-hour Early Evening Cruise is an entertaining and informative tour of historic York from the River Ouse. Enjoy the city from a different perspective as a friendly and knowledgeable team guides you leisurely up and downstream. During the cruise, the captain will keep you entertained with live commentary about the sites you pass. Learn about York’s history of flooding and its prosperity as an inland port, as you sail along the river that brought the Romans and the Vikings to this site. You’ll sail on a vessel that features an enclosed and heated saloon, rest rooms and a fully stocked bar serving beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.

York: River Ouse Floodlit Evening Cruise

4. York: River Ouse Floodlit Evening Cruise

Relax and enjoy a romantic end to your evening in York on this 70-minute Floodlit Evening Cruise. Your ticket includes a choice of refreshments; adults and concessions aged 18 and over can choose from a hot drink and a biscuit or a glass of Prosecco. Children and concessions aged under 18 can choose from a hot drink and a biscuit or a soft drink and a biscuit. Boarding commences at 20:45 and the boat departs at 21:15 from the King’s Staith Landing in central York. The boat returns to the departure location at 22:25. Sail a circular route on the River Ouse, as you enjoy a relaxing mix of jazz and swing background music. The on-board floodlights will illuminate landmarks along the water edge, as you take in the historic sights of York from a different perspective. You’ll sail on a vessel that features an enclosed and heated saloon, rest rooms and a fully stocked bar serving beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.

York: Dark History Walking Tour

5. York: Dark History Walking Tour

Delve into York's darkest history and hear tales of murder, death, torture, and plague on this guided walking tour. Go on a historical journey to explore the grim stories and untold truths that lurk behind York's facade. Discover long-forgotten secrets, and travel back almost 2000 years to the roots of Eboracum. Find out what happened to the criminals of this city, what happened to the innocent, and what really happens in the shadows of York's mysterious alleyways and streets. Listen to the tale of York's abandoned plague child, and gain a new perspective on the city's iconic sights, like York Minster.

York: Party Cruise with Welcome Drink, Dinner, and DJ Music

6. York: Party Cruise with Welcome Drink, Dinner, and DJ Music

Make your a celebration perfect or have a special night out with this riverboat cruise. Warm up with a welcome fizz and hit the dance floor as the DJ cranks up the hottest music. Eat your fill with a delicious buffet dinner and get free access to Manahatta York (subject to their availability).  Hop aboard a comfortable and spacious boat be welcomed by the crew. Pick up your welcome prosecco as you board. There'll be a reserved table where you can tuck into some mouth-watering party food crafted by the onboard chef. Purchase drinks from the fully-stocked bar. Let the on-board DJ keep you on the dance floor with hit after hit and don’t hesitate to request your favorite floor fillers during the cruise. Take in the city sites from the water as they light up for the night. Return to your meeting point at the end of the cruise. After the cruise, get free entry to Manahatta York which is approximately a 5-Minute walk from the Lendal Bridge landing and boarding point. 

York: Romans, Vikings, and Medieval Marvels Audio Guide

7. York: Romans, Vikings, and Medieval Marvels Audio Guide

See York and its most iconic sights without the expense or time constraints of a group tour with this affordable audio guide. Stroll past the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Shambles and York Minster. Start at York Art Gallery and travel back in time through 2000 years of history as you stroll. Experience Roman, Viking, and medieval York, and see the city's great sights as well as its hidden gems. Learn the history of this city and the central role it has played in the history of England. Continue past iconic sights like the Shambles, one of the world's best-preserved medieval streets, and spot the story of Adam and Eve carved into York Minster’s Great West Door. Uncover some of the most important characters in York's development along the way, from its humble beginnings as a riverside Roman settlement, to its turbulent takeover by the Vikings, and on to its thriving medieval period of commerce. Feel free to start, pause, or restart at any time and complete your visit at your own pace. If your travel plans change, you can use the audio guide at any date of your choice or use the virtual in-app option for an at-home experience.

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What people are saying about York

Overall rating

3.9 / 5

based on 27 reviews

Really enjoyed my night. While other tours in York focus on ghosts, this one focuses more on real history of people and events of the past. In my opinion, that is more chilling than supernatural stories. We were lucky to be in a small group, which, in my opinion added more personality to the night and had you more involved. Our guide was witty and humorous and great to be around. Overall would recommend him and the tour to a friend instantly.

Tour was on time, made to feel welcome. Tour guide was excellent with both facts and humour. We also got off the bus and went on a short walk via the Shambles which was good. Would recommend this tour.

Had a really fun, insightful time on this tour! Phil, our tour guide, was exceptional and really knew how to engage with the crowd. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.

Characters was amazing I was with a party of 4 and we all enjoyed it from start to finish

Fantastic is the only word to describe the experience