Tours & Activities in York

Join a guided walking tour to explore the witches and history of York

Enjoy 75 spooky minutes of sightseeing in York on board the Ghost Bus! Your creepy conductor will show you the city’s top sights and give you bone-chilling and humorous insights into some of the more gruesome events in York’s past.

Don't get lost in the crowds. Explore York at your own pace and in private with one of our expert, fully qualified, personable guides. Delve deep into the medieval maze and discover secret corners few other visitors get to see. This is an entirely personal service - once you have made your booking we will get in touch to arrange where to come and meet you (such as any city centre landmark or hotel). We will ensure you don't miss any of the highlights - including the world-famous Minster (exterior only) medieval city walls and Shambles - but if you have any particular areas of interest, please get in touch. It's your tour and we want you to experience York your way!

Discover York's ghoulish history on a vintage London bus

Explore the charming Yorkshire region with this Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip. Enjoy the seaside town and traditional moorland villages.

Book your City sightseeing cruise of York and enjoy an hour cruising along the River Ouse and checking out York's most loved sights with your guide.

Join a relaxing cruise on the Ouse and see the sights of York from a different view. With the flexibility of an anytime ticket, enjoy the commentary of a live guide at the time and day of your choice.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: This tour is offered in ENGLISH and in SPANISH. Please make sure you specify your preferred language when booking.* The Saints and Sinners Tour looks at the history of York through the eyes of those who shaped it. Meet the King, the Bishop, the Highwayman, the Chocolatier, the Martyr, the Terrorist, the Emperor, and the Artist. Do you know their names? What do you know about their lives? Where can you find their traces in the city? Were they saints… Or sinners..? I am your guide: Irene, an art historian born in Madrid and living in York for the last eight years. Join me on a fascinating walk around York to discover all this and more!

Make magic in York by hopping on (and off!) this handy bus!

If you'd like to visit one of York's most iconic landmarks and admire breathtaking views of this ancient city, our Clifford's Tower Ticket is perfect for you!

Discover the darker side of York's history as you board the Necrobus on a 75-minute theatrical sightseeing tour.

See, hear, smell, and feel York's dark history come to life with an entry ticket to the York Dungeon. Step into the past as frighteningly funny and engaging characters transport you back in time.

York: Women Witches Warriors Ghost Walk Part One (15+) Be introduced to and inspired by the women of York who walked before you, as you follow this one-woman performance in their footsteps. This is fiction based on fact. A ghost story with a difference, for these spirits haven't come back from beyond the grave to haunt you but to help you.

Ten live shows, scary surprises, and 2,000 years of Britain's dark history

Fancy a boat ride around York? On this river cruise, you'll admire some of the most iconic landmarks in this British city as we sail the River Ouse.

Book your Floodlit evening cruise in York and round off a day of sightseeing with this relaxing river cruise with music and a drink.

Board an evening cruise in York and experience a romantic cruise along the River Ouse with a complimentary drink. Discover the city from a different perspective as you enjoy relaxing background music.

You will travel by Hot Air Balloon over the Historical City Of York and it's surrounding countryside. We offer Champagne Balloon Flights over the beautiful city of York from April – October each year. Our balloons are all multi coloured and look amazing both form the ground, from the air and in your pictures! Pilot Ollie says - "There’s nothing more peaceful and serene than watching the world go by as you fly over the countryside in a Hot Air Balloon. The most rewarding part of piloting balloons is being able to share the experience and excitement with others" Your ballooning experience will include: - 3 - 4 hour Experience - Detailed Passenger Safety Briefing - Opportunity To Help Set Up The Balloon - 45 minutes to 1 Hour Flight From York - Opportunity To Help Pack The Balloon Away - Champagne Toast - Flight Certificates - Optional In-Flight Photographs & Video (£20) - Minibus Ride Back To Launch Site

See historic landmarks while cruising along the River Ouse

On this tour aboard the York Ghost Bus, we'll take you on a scary night out in the city. A very special crew will tell you creepy-crawly stories from the city.

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines. Enjoy a self-guided tour of York and discover this vibrant city at your own pace with a private guide on your smartphone.

Join one of our award-winning guides for theatrical ghost story-telling, dark comedy and spooky ambience. The perfect way to get your bearings in York whilst having a good time!

Here’s what’s included • A welcome Hooting Owl gin, rum or vodka and mixer of your choice. • A tour of the distillery with one of our Master Distillers. • Guided tastings of our Yorkshire Gins • Learn the history and myth of Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins and the origins of The Hooting Owl. • Tasting samples our Hooting Owl Rum & Vodka. • And enjoy our artisan pizza and platters.

Learn how local manufacturers turned the cocoa bean into an icon

Experience an unforgettable soiree on this evening cruise in York and enjoy superb views of the city as you sit back on the deck of the boat listening to jazz.

Book your tickets for a self-guided audio tour in York and discover the city and its medieval marvels

Take a walking tour that is a must for any and all Harry Potter fans. Explore the exquisitely magical world that Harry and his friends found themselves in, on this guided tour in York.

Explore York on a guided e-bike city & surrounding area tour. Tours run daily and last around 2.5 hours Riders must be 16 and over and be competent riding a bicycle on UK roads. Bikes and helmets included

Drink in the evening scenery of York from the River Ouse – with bubbly!

The York Pass gives you free access to more than 40 fantastic attractions in York. Visit ancient castle ruins, the aquarium, the iconic York Minster, and more!