Trick or Treat Trek: Family Halloween Ghost Tour in York

The Trick or Treat Trek is a family-friendly Halloween ghost tour through the streets of York, led by Miss Terry and Count Fectionary from York's Chocolate Story. It combines spooky stories, Halloween games, chocolate samples and a best-dressed costume prize.

Your ticket includes a guided ghost tour through the dark streets of York, packed with hair-raising stories and historical frights, plus fun Halloween-themed games and lots of chocolate samples and sweets. Our hosts keep you entertained with spooky stories and sweet surprises, and there is a special prize for the best-dressed Halloween costume.

As part of our family-friendly October half term events, the Trick or Treat Trek runs on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October 2026 at 12.45pm and 3.45pm.

The Trick or Treat Trek lasts approximately 1 hour.

No, your ticket does not include a Classic Guided Tour, your ticket is for the Trick or Treat Trek only. If you would like to extend your visit to include a Classic Guided Tour too, please add this separately before checking out - please ensure you allow enough time for both experiences to avoid an overlap.

Yes, we’re happy to accommodate dietary requirements. Please let us know in advance of your Trick or Treat Trek by emailing [email protected].

All attendees are required to purchase a ticket. This helps us manage capacity safely and ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.

The Trick or Treat Trek is recommended for ages 4 and above, to ensure everyone can make the most of the experience. Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Please note that all attendees must have a ticket to take part.

Yes, the route we take is accessible. However, please be aware that some of York’s streets have cobbles, which may make certain sections more challenging for visitors using wheelchairs or walking aids.

The Trick or Treat Trek starts at York’s Chocolate Story in King’s Square before taking you through some of York’s most famous and historic streets. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.

This is an outdoor event, so please dress warmly and bring waterproofs just in case. The weather might be chilling, but we’ll keep your spirits high!

If you'd prefer a hands-on Halloween chocolate experience in York, take a look at our Guided Tour & Halloween Truffle Rolling. You'll explore York's chocolate-making history, enjoy chocolate tastings, decorate your own chocolate lolly and roll, dip and decorate four Halloween-themed truffles to take home.