The York Dungeon is a uniquely thrilling and immersive attraction that plunges visitors into 2,000 years of the city's darkest history through a series of 10 live, actor-led shows. Combining frighteningly funny storytelling with theatrical sets, special effects, and sensory elements, the 75-minute experience brings infamous York characters like Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin, and the Plague Doctor to life. As a key destination for tourists seeking scares and laughs, the Dungeon is a highly engaging, fully interactive journey that reveals the gruesome and gripping tales of Viking invasions, medieval torture, and witch trials that shaped the historic city of York.