The York Dungeon

Are you ready to peer into the darkest corners of York's past? Then secure your York Dungeon tickets and prepare for an adventure you won't soon forget! This is no dusty museum, but a living, breathing time machine that catapults you back 2000 years. Professional actors bring the city's most gruesome and fascinating stories to life with a healthy dose of dark humour.  

The entire York Dungeon tour takes around 70 minutes – an hour packed with suspense, fun, and chills. You'll wander through ten intricately designed sets, from plague-ridden streets to sinister torture chambers. Each show is an experience for all the senses: you don't just see history, you hear, feel, and smell it too! And yes, for all you thrill-seekers: the York Dungeon does have jump scares! Unexpected frights, sudden loud noises, dark spaces, and special effects are an integral part of the experience, providing the ultimate adrenaline rush.  

But don't worry, there's as much laughter as there is screaming. Come face-to-face with legendary figures like the marauding Vikings, the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin, or the conspirator Guy Fawkes, who was born in York. You might even be randomly chosen to become part of the show yourself! The York Dungeon is a unique blend of theatre, history lesson, and haunted house that will leave you thrilled. Access is simple with your Visit York Pass. A must-do for anyone wanting to experience York at its most exciting!