Black Widow Dark Tales of Murder Crime and the Paranormal
Overview
Historical murders, crime, and the paranormal!
Enjoy this entertaining walking tour around the picturesque seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Learn about the town's darker history, legends, and hauntings.
Visit the oldest still-standing building in town, the seafront, infamous smuggling spots, historic Bar Street, a very haunted hotel, and more. From June to August, also, enjoy a ride on the famous Central Tramway.
The recommended minimum age is 10 at parental discretion.
The tour requires a minimum of 2 persons to operate, if the minimum is not met we reserve the right to cancel.
The winter route does include some uphill walking due to the lift not running off-season.
This is a well researched dark history tour of crime, murder, and hauntings. There are no gimmicks or jump scares. Runs March- December. January and February private bookings are possible.
The tour departs rain or shine.
What's Included
- Ride on the central tramway (June-August only)
- In-person English Guide
- Tips
Meeting Location
Foreshore Road
Scarborough, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Saint Nicholas Cliff
Scarborough YO11 2ET, UK
What To Expect
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Includes some uphill walking on the winter route
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Pets welcome when friendly with a group of people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- ride on the central tramway (June-August only).
- In-person English Guide.
- Tips.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Black Widow Dark Tales of Murder Crime and the Paranormal is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- includes some uphill walking on the winter route
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Black Widow Dark Tales of Murder Crime and the Paranormal will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Ride on the central tramway (June-August only)
- In-person English Guide
- Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- includes some uphill walking on the winter route
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- pets welcome when friendly with a group of people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
