In a city as old as London, there’s more than enough stories of blood-curdling crime, murder most horrid and spooky spectres. From shadowy graveyards to ancient boozers, our beloved capital has more than enough spots that put the ‘creep’ in creepy, and these tours listed below will take you to the very haunted heart of many of them. So, without further ado, here’s our roundup of 10 of the best ghost tours in London to spook you senseless this Halloween. If you can brave them of course…
1. Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows With Added Boat Tour
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 well and truly into the unknown. Soak in the panoramic views of London Town at night by foot and from the comfort of a luxury boat cruise – which has an added bar too.
You’ll get the opportunity to hear scary stories and mysterious legends from your expert guide throughout the duration of the tour, and will visit sites including the Grade I-listed Bridgewater House and the infamous Tower of London. You can grab your tickets here. If you’d rather
2. Ghastly London Ghost Tour
The shadowy alleyways surrounding the City of London, as well as the capital at large, have been home to many criminals, vicious killers and other lawless folk over the years gone by – many of whom have left their wicked stories behind them. This thrilling tour will give you an insight into many of these tales, so be prepared to hear about decapitated heads on spikes, torture by rats, ghost-filled prisons and much more.
Kick-start your tour at the haunted Tower of London, before uncovering some of London’s most notorious stories of murder, executions, and ooky-spooky happenings. Highlights include All Hallows By The Tower, the oldest church in the city, the Monument to the Great Fire of London and St. Dunstan in the East– a bombed-out church which is now one of London’s most enchanting public parks. To get some tickets, click here.
3. The Ghost Bus Tours
A London ghost tour with a difference, this one bills itself as the ‘world’s only comedy-horror theatre show on wheels’, and throughout the duration of the 75-minute tour, you’ll pass by some of the capital’s most signature attractions.
You’ll enjoy your ride on an elegantly-refurbished 1960’s Routemaster bus – billed as the ‘necrobus’ – and actors and on-board technical trickery will conjure up intriguing tales of murder, execution and hauntings throughout. Prepare to get pretty spooked with this one, which also runs in Edinburgh and York too. If you dare to embark on London’s unmissable iteration, read our article or click here to get your tickets.
4. Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
This fascinating tour will give you the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of one of the world’s most infamous serial killers, Jack the Ripper. Starting from outside Aldgate tube station, you’ll see the sites where Jack performed all of his grisly murders, and will walk the same streets as his unfortunate victims. Throughout, you’ll also hear about the salacious side of Victorian life and learn all about the background of Whitechapel during the 1880s.
You’ll end up near The Ten Bells – a Grade II-listed spot in Spitalfields which, dating all the way back to 1666, is awash with history. Rumoured to be haunted, it’s also where two of the victims of the Ripper, Mary Jane Kelly and Annie Chapman, were rumoured to have drunk gin before they sadly met their tragic fate. What better spot to end up? Get involved here.
5. The Cloak and Dagger Tour
This interactive walking tour will take you through the backstreets of London and will give you the chance to delve into the capital’s grisly past. One of the best ghost tours in London, you’ll amble along the scenic South Bank and will discover secrets you never knew – and given the tour’s name are you surprised?
You’ll also explore famous London landmarks like Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral, before you end up at the historic The George pub – a 17th century coaching inn which was mentioned in the Charles Dickens’ novel Little Dorrit. While you’re here, you’ll be able to savour a pint or two while being regaled with a tale of murder – in the very room you’re sat in! Get your tickets, here.
6. Horror London: Ghosts and Monsters
For those who are brave enough to explore London’s dark underbelly of myth and legend, this is the tour for you. Delve into some of the capital’s most haunted locations, including eerie spots like the infamous death tree in Green Park and the historic Albemarle Street in the heart of Mayfair.
Wander through the shadowy streets of London, with your guide wistfully regaling you with terrifying tales of poltergeists, lost souls, and unexplained happenings. Perfect for those seeking a nighttime thrill over spooky season, this tour offers a chilling yet riveting way to discover the city’s mysterious past, hauntingly blending history with horror in a truly engaging way. Click here to book your tickets.
7. 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. You’ll kick off with a visit to the Church of St. Bartholomew the Great, where you’ll hear the distressing story of an uncaught serial killer who murdered two children inside Barbican station. You’ll then head to The Old Bailey court, which is where two serial killers were tried for their gruesome crimes.
Continuing to Fleet Street, you’ll see where one of the suspects of the Jack the Ripper serial murders lived, before you experience a psychic reading at a real-life murder site. You’ll end up at the Princess Louise pub in Holborn, where you’ll no doubt need a pint or two to decompress! Snag some tickets, here.
8. The Alleyways and Shadows: Old City Ghost Tour
This chilling journey through the winding streets and hidden passages of London’s ancient core, this insightful ghost tour takes you deep into the City of London’s creepiest alleys, uncovering the infamously darker side of the square mile’s history.
Led by expert guide Richard Jones, who’s the guy responsible for the smash hit Most Haunted series, get ready for a night of chills and thrills by learning all about the City’s most terror-ific tales. From the shadow of a weeping widow who’s frequently caught on camera, to spirited gravestones of ghosts who haunt the city, get your tickets for this fabulous tour, today!
9. Hex & The City Walking Tour
Taking you from Farringdon to St. Pauls, this bewitching option is pure magic but also; completely terrifying. With London boasting a long history that’s jam-packed with stories of witchcraft and persecution, explore the capital’s devilish past by discovering the forgotten women who were branded and persecuted as witches over the centuries, whether they be medieval healers or actual devil-worshippers who promise to give you a nightmare or two.
Humorously called Hex & The City, prepare to be spellbound by this witchin’ ghost tour across the city. For more information and tickets, click here.
10. Ghosts of London: Haunted City Exploration Game
If it’s a ghost tour with an interactive twist you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Combining the heart-racing elements of an escape room with a hauntingly eerie tour of the city, this app-based game will allow you to dig a little deeper when it comes to London’s most haunted sites.
Uncover hidden histories and spooky stories at your own pace, solving riddles and following clues that’ll guide you to key landmarks in central London. Book your spot on this gamified, self-guided tour of the capital’s scariest hotspots by clicking here.
So there you have it – a roundup of the best ghost tours in London. So get ready to meet the ghosts and ghouls of years gone by and unearth some of the spookiest stories around. If you dare of course…