{"id":33994,"date":"2023-06-19T13:57:39","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T11:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1846072"},"modified":"2023-06-19T17:59:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T15:59:16","slug":"best-ghost-tours-in-york-top-ghost-walking-and-bus-tours-to-try-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/best-ghost-tours-in-york-top-ghost-walking-and-bus-tours-to-try-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Best ghost tours in York: top ghost walking and bus tours to try in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once named the most haunted city in Europe, York is a must-visit city for fans of ghost tours. Whether it\u2019s a ghost walk or a ghost bus tour you\u2019re after, the RadioTimes.com team have you covered with our hand-picked recommendations. <\/p>

By Laura Wybrow\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 19 June 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Summer is one of the best times to embark on a ghost tour: you\u2019ll be warm enough to walk through the city of an evening, it\u2019s the perfect month to head on holiday so you can enjoy a ghost tour in a city you\u2019ve not travelled to before, and just because the sun is shining doesn\u2019t mean the ghouls aren\u2019t still lurking!<\/p>\n

York is one of the most haunted cities in the UK, with The International Ghost Research Foundation even declaring York the most haunted city in Europe at one time. Founded in 71AD by the Romans, York has a 2,000 history stained with murder and torture, not to mention witches and highwaymen. It\u2019s said that York has over 500 hauntings within the city walls, mostly due to Viking invasions, the Norman Conquest, and the civil war.<\/p>\n

So if you like to walk on the spooky side of life, why not book yourself a ghost tour around York? We\u2019ve selected some of the best the city has to offer, including walking tours and bus tours.<\/p>\n

For more spooky experiences, take a look at the best Edinburgh ghost tours<\/a> and the best UK zombie experiences<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is a ghost walk?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A ghost walk is a great way to see the sites of a city, while learning about its dark past. The structure of a ghost walk is typically as follows: yourself and fellow ghost-fanatics will meet at a specific start point, and the group will be guided around some of a city\u2019s most haunted and infamous locations by an expert tour guide. As you move along the ghost walk, the guide will tell you plenty of anecdotes and secrets about the city\u2019s history, and there will be opportunities to ask questions, too.<\/p>\n

How long is a ghost tour in York?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ghost walking tours and bus tours the RadioTimes.com<\/strong><\/a> team have selected typically run from 60-minutes to 75-minutes, with the longest one being two hours.<\/p>\n

For more of the top things do experience across the UK, stay up to date with our Going Out<\/a> section, and be sure to subscribe to our free newsletter.<\/strong><\/p>

Best ghost tours in York at a glance:<\/strong><\/h2>\n