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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 ticket grants you entry to the York Dungeon – one of the city's most popular attractions. Inside, you'll find several exhibits focusing on the darkest historical events of York's past. The immersive experience is enhanced by actors portraying renowned historical figures, immersive sets and special effects. Highlights include the chance to learn about the Viking invasion, the Guy Fawkes Gunpowder Plot and infamous highwaymen like Dick Turpin.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Take a return journey in historic rail vehicles of approximately one hour through the picturesque edges of the Yorkshire Dales with the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway. The journey takes around 20 minutes in each direction, with 20 minutes at the half way station, whilst the locomotive is being turned around. During this time you are welcome to get off for a look around the station, visit our cafe and gift shop. We do our best to run the train advertised, but in the event of an operational issue. we may have to substitute a train type at very short notice. If you require a wheelchair space, please contact the railway to ensure we can accommodate this before booking Please be sure to use our guide to trains below to understand what types of train run on each day. A Guide to Our Trains The trains we operate each day can vary, and so you can use the handy guide below to learn more about them. When selecting your train time, you can check the type of train in use that day. 1950s Steam Train In the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s, the railways of Britain were rebuilt following terrible war conditions. Many new carriages were built which are over 60 years old today, fitted with ‘bays’ of seats next to picture windows for tourists or private compartments. We are home to approximately a dozen of the flagship type, the ‘Mark One’, and many have recently undergone spectacular restorations. 1890s - 1920s Steam Train. The Vintage set. This train has carriages more recognisable to the Victorians than us today, crafted by skilled engineers and carpenters at the height of the railway age. You could find yourself travelling in a coach from the ‘Great North of Scotland’, one used by railway directors and engineers or another built for Princess Alice. Take your seat and imagine the people who’ve used it before - surely interesting folk. NER 1903 Autocar Built before the First World War, at the height of the railway age, this special self-propelled carriage was the inspiration for many much later vehicles on our rail system. Referred to as an ‘Autocar’, it worked around North Yorkshire in its later life before being preserved as a holiday home! The vehicle was restored by the 1903 Electric Autocar Trust, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and is lavishly fitted out inside - a far cry from similar trains today. Since its return to service on our line, it has been highly acclaimed with awards won and much press interest.

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 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 'Phenix 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.

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!

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 2000 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.