York attractions

On this 75-minute ghost tour, you’ll visit some of York’s most famous landmarks as you learn about a more creepy side of their history from comedic actors. Regarded as one of the most haunted cities in England, your conductor will drive you around the area in a 1960s Routemaster bus decked out with eerie decorations. You’ll pass by Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, Dick Turpin’s grave and more as you hear retellings of ghost stories from the city.

During this all-ages tour, you’ll be able to explore strange and different parts of York. You’ll have the chance to wander through York and visit city landmarks including York Minster and the backstreets of Bedern. With your guide, you'll learn about lesser-known parts of the city's history and hear strange tales from the past.

On this tour, you’ll embark on a sightseeing cruise along the River Ouse. The route will take you past some of York’s landmarks and an onboard guide will provide commentary on the river and the city’s history. You’ll be able to choose between a seat in the enclosed saloon or upper deck and there is a bar onboard from which you can buy refreshments.

This one-hour canal cruise will take you on a whistle-stop tour of Skipton with the award-winning comedian Dave Spikey, best known to audiences for his roles in 'Phoenix Nights', 'Bullseye' and '8 out of 10 Cats'. As you sail down the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Spikey will share anecdotes and fascinating stories relating to the region. You'll discover how important the canal was for Yorkshire throughout the Industrial Revolution. Food and drinks will be available for purchase onboard, and you'll be able to soak up views of the rolling Yorkshire Dales as you go.

It is a journey that takes your emotions from horror to hilarity. The Ghost Hunt of York offers an evening walking ghost tour of York's haunted locations. Whatever the weather and always on time, the Victorian guide with his frock coat, top hat and Gladstone bag manifests at the strike of half past seven at the bottom of Shambles, England's most famous medieval street. Ringing his death bell he gathers the awaiting ghost hunters and leads on to York's darker side. The Ghost Hunt presents classic York ghost stories in a captivating style, no tardy tales of tedium but intelligent, energetic accounts from a guide with a predilection for fun and entertainment, illustrating the narrative with props and illusion. The ghostly guide puts the crowd up to practical jokes and comic re-enactment in hysterical moments of audience participation, the most 'notorious' of which is the 'restaurant' where unsuspecting customers of Caesar's restaurant are subjected to more orchestrated body parts than they ordered from the menu. Throughout, York's magnificent architecture and maze of streets and 'snickelways' are the perfect backdrop to each performance of the Ghost Hunt. It is truly outstanding entertainment.

This forty-five minute to one hour cruise along the River Ouse will give you the opportunity to see York from the water. You'll get to see Lendal Bridge, King's Staith and the city's famous landmarks from the water. You'll hear remarkable facts and unique stories about the city's history and previous flooding from a local guide.

Step back in time and discover the darkest moments in Yorkshire’s history with a visit to York Dungeon! The ticket to the spooky walk-around attraction includes access to live shows, a gripping ride and state-of-the-art special effects and staging. Learn of famous foes such as Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes, and laugh at details of their exploits before they were caught. The top York attraction makes for a fun family visit; just prepare to be spooked!

On this guided walking tour, you'll explore the historical city of York with Mad Alice as you learn about the ghosts that stalk the city and the witches, murderers, kings and queens who have left their marks here. You'll see one of Britain's largest Gothic cathedrals, learn about the Roman origins of the city and see how the Vikings and William the Conqueror changed the city. You'll wander down a picturesque medieval street as you hear about one of York's saints who lived here.

With this pass, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy 24 hours of unlimited bus rides around the city of York. Your pass will grant you hop-on, hop-off access along the route, so you can get off and explore the sights in the order and pace that you choose. From the bus's open-top upper deck, you'll be able to take in views of some of York's major highlights including Clifford's Tower, Monk Bar, Exhibition Square, Stonebow House, the York Museum Gardens and more. You'll also have a chance to listen to onboard audio commentary about the city's history and landmarks.

On this cruise, you’ll get to experience the British tradition of afternoon tea while aboard a comfortable Dalesman canal boat. You’ll go on a two-hour cruise down the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, taking in surrounding views as you float along. There will be a bar on board, stocked with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including a variety of local beers. You’ll be served an afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and a selection of desserts, and you can pair the finger food with unlimited coffee and tea as you relax on the water.

Step into the Shadows of York... Prepare for a walking tour like no other! An immersive, educational journey through history. Dare to indulge in something different as you explore York’s dimly lit streets and eerie snickelways, where echoes of the past still linger... Led by a charismatic witch guide, this unique and alternative tour uncovers captivating tales of those accused of witchcraft, and their ultimate fates. With every step along York's ancient cobbles, you’ll hear chilling accounts of Yorkshire’s witches, and the dark history that unfolded beneath your very feet. This is more than just a tour; it’s an engaging, often enlightening, and ultimately uplifting experience that will leave you simply spellbound! A word of caution, my dears: This is an outdoor walking tour, so be sure to dress for the weather!

This is the best 60 minutes of rib-tickling historic escapism you can find in Skipton. Your guide for the canal tour is award-winning comedian Dave Spikey of Phoenix Nights and 8 Out of 10 Cats fame. With his characteristic Northern patter, Dave takes you on a recorded whistle-stop tour of Skipton and shares canal history that’s refreshingly different from your average commentary. Above the jokes and laughter, you hear points of interest and fascinating stories of how the Leeds & Liverpool Canal delivered the lifeblood of the industrial-revolution through Yorkshire. There’s food and drink on board, too, so it’s a fun twist on your lunchtime break. Our lively canal trip proves you don’t have to let planning or nasty weather get in the way of a good time.

During this experience you’ll take a tasting tour of the Chocolate Manufactory in York. Along the way you’ll learn all about the chocolate making process, from cocoa beans to chocolate bars, cakes and truffles. You’ll also discover the origins and history of chocolate making in York and take part in a tasting of several chocolate products with the local cocoa connoisseur.

On this walking tour of York, you'll find out what makes this medieval city so unique. You'll be led by a knowledgeable local guide who will walk you through 2,000 years of the city's heritage. You'll see the medieval city walls and gateways, the ancient Shambles, Lantern Towers, the Roman Multangular Tower, York Minster, the shrine of St Margaret Clitherow and more. Throughout the tour, your guide will share insight into the history, myths, architecture and people that made York what it is today.

Discover York’s sinister side on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a hellishly hilarious guide. Visit some of city’s spookiest sights and learn about the restless spirits whose sightings have earned York the accolade of the most haunted city in the world. From your blood red seat aboard a Routemaster — a classic double-decker bus — pass by top historical attractions such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the grave of the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin.