HALLOWEEN YORK: Ghostly walks and spooky experiences you can book for October 31 - other dates available
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From York Dungeon and chilling ghost walks to tales of witches, plague and murder - these eight spooky York experiences are available to book for Halloween itself.
Few places do Halloween quite like York – and visitors planning a spooky night out can already book experiences for Saturday, October 31, 2026, with prices starting from just £10.
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Explore the darker side of York's real history, from plague and persecution to highwaymen, folklore and pagan sacrifice. This 90-minute walking tour has Halloween departures at 2.30pm, 4.30pm and 6.45pm.
This two-hour, 1.75-mile tour explores York's haunted streets and snickelways before finishing at the Golden Fleece. The Halloween tour starts at 7pm.
Discover grim history and ghost stories around York Minster, the Shambles and hidden corners of the city. Halloween tours run at 5pm, 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
Dark comedy meets spooky storytelling on one of York's best-reviewed ghost tours, rated 4.8/5 from more than 1,100 reviews. Halloween departures are 6pm and 7pm.
Follow a costumed guide through York while discovering true stories of suspected Yorkshire witches. Choose 3.30pm, 5.30pm or 7.30pm.
Experience 2,000 years of gruesome history through live shows, immersive sets and special effects, with timed Halloween admission available from 10am to 5pm.
Book a private 90-minute ghost tour for up to 20 people, departing at 6.30pm.
For something more exclusive, book your own guide for a private exploration of York's ghost stories and historic sites, with Halloween availability between 4pm and 8pm.
* Prices, times and availability can change.