The Ghost Bus Tours - York

Unsure of what to do during your time in York? Look no further for sightseeing than The Ghost Bus. Departing from Bus Stop RE daily, directly outside York station, on Station Road, on the south side of The Principal York. If you can see the York Tap pub, you’re in the right area!

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic. There are no seat reservations, we operate on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you arrive at least fifteen minutes early to ensure the best choice of seats.

You will encounter all of the top attractions of York, including: Clifford’s Tower, Treasurer House, York Minster and Dick Turpin’s Grave. Whether you are a tourist visiting York or a resident of the city, there is so much that will surprise you about the haunted history of York’s most famous and best-loved tourist attractions.

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St.Mary’s Abbey

These ruins in the York Museum Gardens were once the richest abbey in the north of England. The original church was founded in 1055 and dedicated to St Olaf II of Norway. All that remains today are the north and west walls, the pilgrim’s Hospitium, the west gate, and the King’s Manor.

York Minister

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter, better known as York Minster, is one of the largest cathedrals in northern Europe. The Minister is the seat of the Archbishop of York and the second-highest office of the Church of England.

Monk Bar

This four-storey gatehouse sits at the limits of the walls surrounding York City. It was originally a fort capable of being defended on every floor.

Black Swan Pub

This fifteenth-century public house and inn is a hotbed of ghostly history. A haunt truly unlike any other!

St Crux Parish Church

Erected in 1888 on the remains of a medieval church of St. Crux, which was shut down and eventually demolished after becoming unsafe, its tower leans dangerously. The remaining parish is now home to the exuberant ornaments retained from the original church.

Golden Fleece Pub

They claim to be the most haunted public house in York! The Golden Fleece is an inn and public house that dates back to the sixteenth century, facing on to The Shambles.

Clifford’s Tower

The ruins of York Castle, known as Clifford’s Tower, overlook York. Built on the orders of William I, the tower served as a fort until a major explosion in 1684 rendered it uninhabitable. It was then used as a prison until 1929.

Dick Turpin’s Grave

This notorious highwayman, horse thief, poacher, burglar and killer was executed in Knavesmire, York in 1739 for his many deeds. Turpin ascended to the status of ‘hero’ and ‘legend’, romanticised by subsequent dramatic interpretations of his life. He now lies under York.

Terry’s Chocolate Factory

Also known as The Chocolate Works, Terry’s Chocolate Factory was opened in 1926 to produce Terry’s chocolate. It was closed in 2005 when Kraft Foods acquired Terry’s and outsourced production to mainland Europe.

Knavesmire Gallows

One of the Strays of York, Knavesmire, is a marshy area in York. It was the usual site for public hangings for a long time, the gallows were originally erected back in 1379. Today, it is a recreational area and the host of many of York’s public events.