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The Original Ghost Walk of York

3 Kings Staith, YO1 9SN, England
01759373090
Ranked #12 of 27 tours in York
4.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: The Ghostwalk was established before 1973 and was an original creation believed to be the first in the world. We promise a unique opportunity to...... more » Owner description: The Ghostwalk was established before 1973 and was an original creation believed to be the first in the world. We promise a unique opportunity to discover the hidden magic of our ancient City through the real art of storytelling. Tales are drawn from the immense history of York and are told against a backdrop of haunting beauty. We walk in the very footsteps of those who have passed before. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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honestly this was the first thing i have been on like this but it was great ends in a pub but the guy was great with kids acting out the storys lasted ages but it goes really quick well worth doing More

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Manchester
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We enjoyed this, as never done a gust walk. It lasted just over an hour but it was not rushed in anyway. It cost £4.00 each, which for 'something different to do in a city' is not unreasonable. Saw no ghosts, but was still a fun way to pass an hour before going to the pub! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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I'd read mixed reviews about this tour but turned up at the allotted spot and time as advertised. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and had a lot of stories to tell, although I admit they were a little "tired" but then again the are the same stories that he has to chrun out night after night... there were a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

My wife and I have been on ghost tours before in Edinburgh so we thought we would try this one out in York I'm glad we did this is a great way to explore the city and find out the history and stories of York mark our guide was really nice and his enthusiasm and story telling was exellent I... More

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York, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

My partner and i recently went on a ghost hunt in York , We spent time looking at all the different ones on offer, and prices We eventually opted for one that cost £7 each (thinking we would get more for our money) The guide didn`t turn up at the advertised time (10 mins late),we then went on the tour,be... More

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lancashire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Hi went on this tour on 21/03/12. iv been on alot of ghost walks in york and there was not alot of enthusiasm from the guid....he was probably more interested in selling you a dvd and he needed whinding up ie like a clock.. it laster for 70 mins or so but most of it was spent walking.cost was 4.50p... More

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Winchester
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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When a group of strangers, linked only by the power of social media and a mutual love of one rock band, decide to finally meet up in York, there can only be one place to start - by going on a ghostly tour of the fair city to find out what mysteries lurk beneath those dazzling historic edifices of stone... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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Our party of 14 met Mark at the Golden Fleece to begin our ghost walk. It was a dark and chilly evening which fitted in well with the stories he told us. We walked a fair way around York, stopping at various points for him to tell us a story or two. We ended up at the river Ouse where... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Always wanted to go on ghost walk but unsure which one as so many. Wanted one which was informative but not theatrical. expected to be taken down some back streets etc. This one was so boring!! He took us from the pub along the river up to the museum. By the Jorvik centre, up the shamlbles, mad Alice lane and... More

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Manchester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Having just return from the so called ghost walk, I can not describe my disappointment. We met at the kings arms pub, for a 8pm start. The guide appeared about 8.15 he took us on the first part of the walk, which included taking money off of people, including foreign tourists, who he accidentally over charged, until one of them... More

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