In a city as old as London, there are all manner of stories of blood-curdling crime, spooky spectres, and murder most horrid. From shadowy graveyards to ancient boozers, our beloved capital has a wealth of creepy spots to explore, and these tours will take you to the haunted heart of many of them. So, without further ado, here’s our roundup of the best ghost tours in London to spook you senseless this Halloween. Go out and explore – if you dare…
1. London Ghost Bus Tour
A London ghost tour with a difference, this comically horrifying experience mixes “uproarious laughter, mind-boggling facts, and unforgettable shrieks of delight”. Climb aboard an elegantly refurbished 1960s Routemaster bus – aka the ‘Necrobus’ – and strap in for the ride. You’ll pass by some of London’s most famous attractions, as actors and on-board technical trickery conjure up intriguing tales of murder, execution and hauntings throughout.
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2. Halloween Ghost Hunt in London
This interactive experience turns your smartphone into a supernatural detector as you take on the role of a ghosthunter, tracking wandering spirits around London. Explore 10 haunting locations in the city while solving chilling puzzles and uncovering supernatural secrets. London becomes your spooky playground as you race to the finish and unleash terror in the city.
Get access to the virtual tour here.
⚠️ Note: Each participant will need to buy their own ticket for the full experience.
3. Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows Walking Tour with Boat Ride
Discover London’s darkest and spookiest tales during this thrilling two-hour ghost tour, which will take you through dark and spooky Royal Parks, past haunted houses, and into the unknown. Soak in the panoramic views of London Town at night on foot and then from the comfort of a luxury boat cruise (which has an added bar too).
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4. Ghastly London Ghost Tour!
Explore the dark streets of hidden London as you listen to the spookiest stories of the ghouls, ghosts, and spectres that creep the capital’s back alleys. The stories will unfold and come to life before your very eyes as you make your way around the city. Do you dare to walk in the footsteps of the unexplained?
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5. Ghosts of Greenwich: London’s Haunted Walking Tour
Taking you away from the oft-explored City of London, this walking tour explores another haunting part of the capital. Explore one of the most picturesque areas in London as you hear all about the spectres and spooks that you might encounter in Greenwich. Stories on this tour range from haunted pubs to plundering pirates, vanishing hitchhikers, a ship with a missing crew, gruesome deaths, and more.
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6. Burnings, Butchery & Black Death: A Walking Tour of London’s Bloody Past
Go on a walk through tales of regicide, rebellion, and the macabre on this 2-hour, 2-mile tour of London. Along the way, you’ll learn about everything from Braveheart’s final moments to the dark streets that inspired Dickens, and the chilling ways the city dealt with the Black Death.
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7. Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
This tour sees you following in the footsteps of one of the world’s most infamous serial killers, Jack the Ripper. Along the way, you’ll see the sites of his grisly murders and walk the same streets as his unfortunate victims. You’ll also find out about the salacious side of Victorian life and the goings-on in Whitechapel during the 1880s.
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8. London: Ghosts and Crime Tour of Haunted Places
Explore the scenes of historic crimes as you learn about medieval torture at the Clink Prison, discover mass burial sites, and retrace the last-known steps of people who mysteriously disappeared. If you really want to knuckle into all of the details, you can even book a 4-hour version (!) of this tour, which adds on an extra few hours largely devoted to Jack the Ripper.
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9. The Cloak and Dagger Tour
This walking tour will take you through London’s grim past, around the backstreets of the city, and across iconic tourist destinations such as London Bridge and Borough Market. This two-hour tour, led by a historical figure in full costume, will bring you face-to-face with the self-same characters from the stories you hear. It’s not one for the faint of heart!
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10. London: Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour
This after-dark walking tour will take you from the Tower of London to St. Paul’s Cathedral as you explore the City of London after dusk. Learn about the city’s haunting presences as you hear about unspeakable suffering, terrible crimes, and unsolved murders. Along the way, you’ll even visit one of the oldest churches in London.
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11. Serial Killers: The Blood & Tears Walk
As the name would suggest, this one is all about murder, so get prepared to hear some gruesome details. This particular guided tour will walk you through the history and chilling details of not just one, but TEN serial killers. Along the way, you’ll experience one of London’s creepiest alleys and undergo “a psychic experiment that will send shivers down your spine”.
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12. London: Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour
Something wicked this way comes – it’s the Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour in London! Led by a bewitching guide, this tour will take you to see all of Bankside’s famous sights as you hear the real stories of London’s suspected witches from history. Learn about the so-called ‘herbalist’ Nicholas Culpepper, the gifted Elizabeth Barton, “Mother Damnable” Jinny Bingham, and more. You might even spot some Harry Potter filming locations along the way.
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13. Ghost Tour of Mayfair
Think Mayfair is just a pretty-as-a-picture part of London with charming cafes and pricey shops? Think again! Even the most charming spots in London hide a dark history, and Mayfair is no different. This walking tour takes you to London’s most haunted park, a forgotten plague pit, a haunted house, and more.
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So there you have it – a roundup of the best ghost tours in London. Get ready to meet the ghouls and ghosts of years gone by and unearth some of the spookiest stories around. Just don’t get separated from the group…
