
Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York
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Is Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York worth booking?
Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York is a 1-hour experience in York, United Kingdom, from $10 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (1)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Are you looking for a way to see spooky York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Track down the ghosts who haunt the city including Queen Anne Boleyn before her be
What you get
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
About this experience
Are you looking for a way to see spooky York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Track down the ghosts who haunt the city including Queen Anne Boleyn before her beheading and the Earl of Northumberland in search of his severed head • Hear from producer James Easton, a local whose passion for historical York has led him to create three VoiceMap tours • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's included
Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Not included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
What you'll see and do
The tour passes by the Ye Olde Starre Inne. You'll hear about this ancient inn while you walk including a ghostly story.
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York Theatre Royal
The tour passes by the York Theatre Royal. While you walk, you'll hear about the nun that haunts the theatre.
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Bootham Bar
The tour passes by Bootham Bar. You'll hear about the gateway which is one of the original gateways into Roman York while you walk.
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While you walk, you'll hear about the young girl that haunts Precentors Court.
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York Minster
The tour passes around the outside of York Minster. You'll hear a few ghost stories while you walk include the tale of a peaceful ghost and the ghost of a madman.
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Shambles
The tour takes you through part of York's Shambles area. You'll hear a few more ghosts stories while you walk.
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Having past the most haunted house in the city, and walked along the most haunted street, you'll pass by the Golden Fleece York which is the most haunted pub in the City.
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The tour passes by The Whippet Inn. You'll hear about the inn's history and ghostly stories while you walk.
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Micklegate Bar
The tour passes by another of the city's ancient gateways, the Micklegate Bar. You'll hear about the ghost that haunts the spot while you walk.
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The tour ends outside The Punch Bowl.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
York
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends outside The Punch Bowl pub.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for York.
How much does Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in York is not rushed.
Is Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in York and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in York?
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On Outty we rank every York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group, Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe, The Deathly Dark Tour of York. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit York?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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