The Ghost Bus Tours York

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Station Rd, Bus stop RE, York YO24 1AA, UK

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Unsure of what to do during your time in York? Look no further for sightseeing than The Ghost Bus.

Hop aboard the eerie Necrobus for a comedy-horror ghost tour through York’s haunted past. Led by a petrifying performer, this theatrical experience combines spine-chilling tales with dark humor as you visit the city’s most famous landmarks, including York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the grave of the infamous Dick Turpin.

As you ride through the medieval streets on a vintage 1960s Routemaster bus, enjoy suspenseful stories of ghosts, gruesome events, and the darker side of York’s history. With an immersive ambience and on-board actors,

this isn’t your typical tour—it’s the spookiest ride in town!

Join us on the UK’s ONLY comedy-horror theatre experience on wheels.

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  • Discover York’s haunted past aboard a vintage double-decker bus
  • Hear chilling stories of the city’s gruesome history and ghostly sightings
  • Experience a unique blend of comedy horror with professional tour guides

  • 75 minute sightseeing tour aboard one of our classic 1960s Routemaster buses
  • A thrilling show performed by one of our trained tour guides
  • Sites galore as you pass by some of York's most iconic landmarks; St. Mary's Abbey, Knavesmire Gallows and The Shambles to name but a few

  • Food & Drinks
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • Audio Guide
  • Gratuities

  • Look for the black bus parked on the south side of The Principal York
  • The classic Routemaster buses are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible
  • The show is in English, due to the nature of the performance, we are unable to provide alternative language options in the form of audio guides
  • 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

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund on The Ghost Bus tours York.


The tour does make a short stop at The Shambles, for roughly 15 minutes. Customers not wishing to go on the walk can remain on the bus, where a video of the walk will be displayed on the TVs.

Due to these being classic 1960s Routemaster buses, there are no toilet facilities aboard the bus.

Our tours do not allow food or alcoholic beverages on the bus, you can bring a bottled water on the tour with you.

Our seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the start of your tour to ensure the best choice of seats.

The tour is not recommended for children under five years old due to the length of the tour with no stops, as well as the inclusion of smoke machines and loud audio in the performance. However, it is possible to bring an infant on the tour provided they are seated on the lap of a parent or guardian.


From  £14.00 per person

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