York: Ghost Bus Tours

The Ghost Bus Tours

Available to 30 September 2025

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Explore the dark side of York with your family in a ghostly tour that combines horror in comedy for one of the most unique York days out. 

After you book, your tickets will be sent to you via email and SMS, then you can start looking forward to one of the best things to do in York. 

Prepare for frights and fun when you embark on a York Ghost Bus Tour!

Uncover the sinister side of York with this theatrical sightseeing Ghost Bus Tour on a classic 1960’s Routemaster bus.

Embark on a 75-minute spine tingling journey like no other as on-board actors and technical trickery combine to create an immersive experience. Hear about the ghosts that reside in the medieval walls of the city as the creepy conductor’s narration ignites your imagination. Buses are painted in midnight-black, with antique lamps and plush red velvet curtains to set the scene.

Learn about the darker side of York as you travel past many of the city’s most famous landmarks including Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin's grave. Can you hold you nerve during this hilarious comedy horror show journey?

Where does the Ghost Bus Tour in York go?

  1. The London Ghost Bus Tour stops at eleven spooky locations: 
  2. St Mary's Abbey
  3. York Minster
  4. Monk Bar
  5. Black Swan Pub
  6. St Crux Parish Church
  7. The Shambles
  8. Golden Fleece Pub
  9. Clifford's Tower
  10. Dick Turpin's Grave
  11. Terry's Chocolate Factory
  12. Knavesmire Gallows

The Ghost Bus Tours departs from Bus Stop RE daily, directly outside York station, on Station Road, YO24 1AA, on the south side of The Principal York. 

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Address: Station Road, Bus Stop RE, York, YO24 1AA

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The Ghost Bus Tours departs from Bus Stop RE daily, directly outside York station, on Station Road, YO24 1AA, on the south side of The Principal York. 

The Ghost Bus Tour is a comedy-horror tour around the city, showing you all of the dark and gruesome tales that the city has to offer. This is wrapped into a live theatre show with a professional actor, running at approximately 75 minutes; all whilst on a vintage routemaster bus.

You will exit the bus for a short walk to the graveyard for about 15-20 minutes. 

The Ghost Bus Tour lasts for an hour and fifteen minutes.

Due to the design of the classic Routemaster bus, unfortunately it has not been possible to make the entrance wheelchair accessible or to provide sufficient storage space on-board for wheelchairs (even when folded).

There are no toilet facilities on the bus. 

No alcohol is permitted on the Ghost Bus Tours. 

  • The bus tours are not suitable for young children aged 1 to 5.
  • Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Only one child under 5 years old per adult may travel for free provided they do not occupy a seat to the exclusion of a fare paying passenger.
  • Due to the design of the classic Routemaster bus, unfortunately it is not possible to guarantee sufficient storage space on-board for prams or pushchairs (even when folded)

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