Private Leeds Dark Side Walking Tour

The perfect way to feel some spooky vibes on your trip to Leeds, and explore the real dark side of our city. Uncover Leeds's secrets and skeletons; from alien abductions and Leeds' very own mummy, to the ghosts that haunt the abbey and gruesome deaths, this tour has it all. This 1.5 hour special tour will bring our dark past into light as you discover a unique side to our iconic city. Throughout its history, Leeds has had many a murder and ghost story; some centuries ago, some only decades and some even today. You never know what or who you might encounter. - Duration: 1.5 hours of spine-tingling storytelling - Private tour for up to 4 people, ensuring a personalized experience - Discover haunted pubs, historical murders, and local legends - Start time flexible; meet outside Leeds Art Gallery in Victoria Square

1. 1

   Leeds Town Hall

   10 min

   Join your guide and be engulfed in stories of slumbering lions, ghosts that wander the streets and the midnight bell (exterior visit only)

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   Learn about the grisly medical history of Leeds (exterior visit only)

3. 3

   Leeds City Museum

   10 min

   Discover the story of an ancient mummy and the ghosts that haunt the museum grounds (exterior visit only)

4. 4

   Leeds Cathedral

   10 min

   Listen to the tragic story of the Yorkshire Martyrs and Kirkstall Abbey (exterior visit only)

5. 5

   City Varieties Music Hall

   10 min

   Admire the oldest Victorian Musichall in the UK, which famously hosted Houdini! (exterior visit only)

6. 6

   Briggate

   10 min

   Discover the oldest part of the city, once a pit of despair, disease and death

7. 7

   Kirkgate

   15 min

   Home of Leeds Library, uncover the grisly murders that happened on the Kirkgate

8. 8

   Stop 8

   10 min

   Finish the tour with your guide outside this historic pub, and hear one final, chilling tale of murder (exterior visit only)

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.