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Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York

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icon1 hour 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

See a spookier side to York without the worry of getting lost during this guided ghost walk around the streets and snickelways (alleys) of the medieval city. Listen to your guide tell tales of York’s tragic past that you wouldn’t otherwise hear, ask questions along the way to learn more, and enjoy an atypical introduction to the city.
  • Get an unusual and entertaining insight into the spooky history of York
  • Benefit from the personalized attention of your guide throughout
  • Learn more than you could if exploring independently
  • This tour is a fun way to get your bearings, ideal for first-time visitors
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WiFi on board
No wheelchairs provided

Departure Point

The Belfrey, High Petergate, York YO1 7EN, UK

Return Details

1: Stonegate, York YO1, UK
2: Shambles, York YO1, UK
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for young children (Under 7)
  • Most travelers can participate
  • No drunk or disorderly behaviour is acceptable. Anyone misbehaving will be turned away without refund. Private bookings available for large groups or hen parties. (subject to availability)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Shadows of York Ghost Walk

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York ?
A:
The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York .
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York ?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York .
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York ?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York .
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York ?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Shadows of York: Voted Best Small Attraction in York .

Traveler Tips

  • "Really enjoyable evening full of fun excellent value for money." See review

Reviews

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Shaftesbury York is fantastic!
Emma_C
, Oct 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. We learnt so much about this history of York and found it so interesting! Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone else visiting York! MUST DO!
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Fantastic
craig_d
, Oct 2020
Brilliant night, lots of great story’s and information. Would highly recommend this guide tour. The lady who was our guide was fantastic, and played a great part.
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Ghost 👻 stories.
Karen_H
, Oct 2020
Lovely lady. She was interested in you as people as well. Really enjoyed it you can see she loves her job.
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Great evening entertainment.
Kay_N
, Oct 2020
A thoroughly enjoyable evening spent in the company of Mackenzie. She had a great mix of historical and spooky stories. Brilliant delivery and incredible knowledge or York and surrounding area. We would highly recommend this!
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Shadow of York
Steven_W
, Oct 2020
It was a fun, interesting walk with some good insights into York and some good ghost stories. McKenzie made it fun and I would definitely recommend it.
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York Ghost Tour
J-PG
, Oct 2020
Mackenzie was very entertaining and engaging and for the current pandemic she ensured social distancing was maintained at all times. We just felt the tour was based more on her own experiences and could have been a bit more “ghostly”.
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Very entertaining
Moustafa_E
, Oct 2020
Great & spooky night in York. Mckenzie was very entertaining and funny. I enjoyed the tour a lot and would recommend to all my friends.
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Great night in York
janene_c
, Oct 2020
Very entertaining young lady inter acted with all guests. Historical information as well as ghost stories. Stories were new and well told. Excellent night great value for the money.
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Ghost walk
Rebecca_H
, Oct 2020
My partner and I wanted to experience the well known ghost walk in York. Definitely would recommend 10/10!
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Shadows of York Ghost Walk
Matthew_B
, Oct 2020
Very entertaining ghost walk - the guide was fun and funny. Not particularly scary but interesting and quite theatrical.
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