Ghost Tours in London: The 12 Best, and Who Each Suits

1.Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Meet near Green Park for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Berkeley Square, royal parks, and St. James’s Palace stories, then take a 25-minute Thames boat ride to Tower Hill. Guides such as Marvin, Arne, Murray, Martin, and Eddie are praised for lively storytelling, though the boat is a regular Uber Boat rather than a dedicated ghost vessel.

“We got to the the spot we going to meet and no one was there and then they text and we had to run around London it was a scam in my opinion I want refund please so disappointed”

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2.Ghost Bus Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 961 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Board a Gothic 1960s Routemaster near Trafalgar Square for a 60 to 75 minute English-language tour of London’s darker side. Guides such as Scar, Cedric, Ben, and Stan mix ghost stories, grim history, jokes, and occasional theatrical effects while passing the Tower of London, St. Paul’s, Fleet Street, Westminster, and London Bridge.

“There is very little ghost experience on this tour. My son picked this thinking we would learn a lot but we didn’t”

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3.Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Begin at All Hallows by Tower Church at 8pm and walk through the City of London toward St. Paul’s Cathedral. Expect ghost stories, grim crime tales, local history, and dark lanes rather than a theatrical scare show. Guides such as George add humor, detail, and plenty of answers along the way.

“Two things I love. History and the paranormal. This tour was the perfect combination of both. George’s telling of the stories really drew you into them. Feeling like you are back in that time period. George made a point of talking to each individual, recommending places to visit based on our conversations. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone that likes history or the paranormal”

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4.The Original Jack the Ripper Coach Tour of Haunted London

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 419 reviews · from $82

Board an evening coach at Victoria Coach Station for stories of executions, Fleet Street, Smithfield Market, and Jack the Ripper. You’ll leave the bus for a one-hour East End walking tour, then finish at the Sherlock Holmes Pub near Trafalgar Square. Guides such as Alan Doyle and Magnus have led past departures.

“The buses were severely delayed and I did not have access to other forms of transportation. When I arrived 4 minutes before departure, the doors were locked and I was not allowed to join the tour bus. The sign said the doors locked 2 minuRead more”

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5.Ghost Tour of Mayfair

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 59 reviews · from $47

Meet at 7 pm near Green Park for a two-hour Mayfair ghost walk covering plague pits, royal secrets, St. James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace, and Old Burlington Street. Guides such as Tom and Joe have delivered lively storytelling, while other departures have had uneven guide quality. Tube travel is required, so bring a charged Oyster card or payment method.

“Entertaining tour around London, although stories told were nothing that you couldn't find online.”

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6.Ghosts of Greenwich: London’s Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Follow a guide such as Jamie or Ryan through Greenwich after dark, from the Cutty Sark to St Alfege Church. Hear tales of vanished ships, wartime tragedy, pirates, ghost clubs, haunted buildings, and the Queen’s House ghost. The two-hour walk is in English, capped at 15 people, and uses a projector.

“Ryan was awesome on our tour! He is very knowledgeable and presents the stories and information in a really very engaging way. My kids (teenagers) had a blast, too. I HIGHLY recommend the tours through this company and this ghost tour especially was great. Thank you, Ryan!”

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7.London Bridge Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Meet your English-speaking guide at London Bridge at 7:30 pm for a 90-minute walk through Borough Market, Southwark, the Golden Hinde, Crossbones Graveyard, and historic riverside pubs. Expect a blend of dark history, ghost stories, Shakespearean connections, and night views rather than a nonstop fright fest.

“Wonderful tour! Our guide, Simon, was both entertaining and informative. The balance of history and dark/haunted stories was just right, making for a really fun evening. I highly recommend this tour- especially if you request Simon as your guide!”

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8.London’s Ghosts & Gruesome Past Nighttime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $49

Walk from Farringdon to the Old Bailey with a local guide such as Matt or Carolina, hearing stories of ghosts, executions, plague, body snatching, and gruesome medical practice. The two-hour evening route is limited to 20 people and ends near St. Paul’s Underground Station.

“It was a dark and stormy night…well maybe not stormy, but there was a drizzle. It was a great back-up to the tales of London’s gruesome past! Walking around the actual historic areas where some of the most vile events occurred brought Read more”

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9.Private Ghosts and Gore Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Follow a private guide through the City of London from the Monument to Farringdon, stopping at haunted churches, plague pits, execution sites, and old pubs. Guide Michael brings strong historical context to tales of ghosts, grave robbers, cursed buildings, and grisly justice. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

“Michael was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed the very personalized experience. I would recommend this tour if you have an interest in ghosts and history.”

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10.Classic Ghost Stories with An Actor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $320

Join an English-speaking guide at 6:30 pm for a three-hour private walk through haunted London. Hear stories tied to Green Park, Berkeley Square, New Bond Street, Fortnum and Mason, St James’s Park, and a 16th-century palace. Guide Valery is known for making the stories fun, personal, and easy to follow.

“We visited various places of London and the guide told me some interesting stories about ghosts including a haunted hotel, where persons went insane in. She was quite attentive and fun to interact with and informative of the material.”

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11.Paranormal ActivityTour in Old London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Meet your guide in Farringdon at 7:30 pm for a two-hour walk through Old London’s darker past. Hear about executions, serial killings, William Wallace, and the Scratching Fanny of Cock Lane. At several stops, the guide uses Ouija boards, K2 meters, and dowsing rods before ending back at the meeting point.

“Guide was very knowledgeable, enjoyed learning some of the history of the area. The meeting place was not very clear, needs to be more descriptive.”

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12.PRIVATE Jack the Ripper Ghost Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Join Lantern Ghost Tours for a private evening walk through East London, tracing Jack the Ripper’s crimes around Spitalfields, Ten Bells, Brick Lane, and Whitechapel Road. Guides such as Ashe and Jennifer bring the cases and local history to life. The tour ends near Aldgate Station and suits guests aged 16 and up.

“Our tour guide, ASHE, was fabulous! Made it fun. Secondly, who wouldn’t want to do a Jack the Ripper ghost tour through London, in the rain. in the dark???? That was the best part! Loved hearing the stories and Ashe was very knowledgeable! Read more”

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