York Dungeon

The Tours

Take a bite out of York's dark and grizzly history, unravelling the darkest secrets behind this historic town in this must-see, uniquely thrilling attraction. Meet famous characters like Vikings, Isabella Billington and Guy Fawkes!

Hear ye, hear ye! All peasants must head to the Walking Tour for the scare of their lives... Unearth dark history, visiting some of York's most (in)famous landmarks and notorious characters. Expect stories, suspense & surprises around every corner. This ticket does not include entry to the York Dungeon and you must have a child in your party to take on the Walking Tour.

Have you ever heard the terrifying tales of witches? Cross paths with the eerie Isabella Turlington - a real-life historical witch. Come face to face with the notorious plague doctors and test your gumption in the torture chamber. Dodge artful thievery as you cross paths with the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin or meet other notorious characters like the hell-raising Vikings. 

Got some older teens at home or adult children? The Dungeon Lates (18+) is not for the faint-hearted...This experience offers those over 18 lots more scares, seriously saucy banter (beware jokes of a rude nature), theatres, storytelling and plenty of hair-raising surprises.

Stand before a horrible judge, face a merciless torturer, or meet an executioner - you’ll be fully immersed in the story unfolding around you. Enjoy specially designed sets, special effects and gripping storytelling from a professional cast of theatrical actors.

All aboard the bus to doom... Only joking, this bus tour is surprisingly delightful with the added dread of the dungeons included in the city sightseeing ticket! This ticket includes entry to the York Dungeon and a 1-day hop-on, hop-off city sightseeing bus tour (within your chosen 15-minute time slot)! This attraction is great for kids 8+.

At the York Dungeons, you're sure to have a fantastic time with your family. Tours can last between 1-2 hours. Your walk-through experience will bring you face-to-face with some of York’s most iconic characters from history and the Dungeon Jester (also known as the Black Jester). Whether it's a horse thief or a real-life witch, the York Dungeon has something to excite history buffs of all ages.

Gift Shop

Don't forget to stop by the gift shop for the perfect goodies to remember your trip to York's Horrific History! Why not pick up the Dungeon Official Guidebook? It's jam-packed with lots of facts, figures and information for £4! Or head on over to the photo desk to purchase your eerie family photos?

We think the photos are such a fun way to remember your day exploring the eerie history of York!

So, are you brave enough to step into York's 'Orrible History? 

- 2000 years of darkest history brought to life.

- Immersive walk-through experience & the chance to go on a sightseeing tour too!

- Interactive horror experience with 11 exciting live shows to see & fantastic professional actors.