Tour in York

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour
4.3(3)
From ~$9
per group
1 hour
Ghost & Dark Tours
York

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

At a Glance

Type
Ghost & Dark Tours
Duration
1 hour
Rating
4.3/5 (3)
Price
From ~$9/group
Fitness
Low - The walking tour co...

Tour Details

Explore York’s Dark side in our York Horrors and Haunts smartphone guided walking tour. You’ll be guided step by step to the sites where pure horror took place and hear the history and mayhem that occurred here. And you’ll hear about a few ghosts that linger. Go at your own pace.

Stop anytime. Go anytime-1pm or 1am. Professionally narrated and infused with sound effects and music to set the mood. Be guided step by step using location aware walking tour technology.

This is a hands-free experience, so feel free to keep your phones in your pocket and your eyes wide open. Go anytime, 24/7. And listen again anytime. The tour never expires.

It’s yours!

What Makes This Tour Special

This tour uses GPS-triggered audio narration with professionally produced sound effects and music to create an atmospheric experience. The smartphone app allows walkers to proceed at their own pace and revisit the content at any time without expiration.
  • Location-aware technology delivers context-specific narration automatically as you move through the city.
  • Audio production includes ambient sounds and period music to enhance immersion without requiring live guides.
  • Flexibility to start the tour at any hour, including nighttime, to match the eerie themes.
  • Hands-free operation lets users focus on surroundings without needing to look at their phones.
  • Lifetime access to the app content for repeated use.

Historical Background

York, founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD, has a complex history involving Viking rule and medieval prominence. The city’s narrow streets and medieval buildings form the backdrop for many historical events, including periods of conflict and social unrest that contribute to the ghost stories featured in this tour.

Is This Tour Worth It?

This ghost & dark tours activity is well-reviewed at 4.3/5 across 3 reviews, running 1 hour from ~$9 per group.

Best For

FamiliesBudget travelers
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Strong rating: 4.3/5
  • +Booked through Viator

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Inclusions not listed

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