Top London Ghost Tours

Tangle with the macabre on a ghost bus tour through London. With your ghoulish guide, visit notorious local haunts (so to speak) of restless spirits, and pass chilling sites of murder, execution, and torture such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the infamous Fleet Street. Hear fascinating facts about London’s gruesome past and make key stops at the city’s eeriest landmarks. 

Learn about London’s darkest tales on a haunted London bus and walking tour. Experience the grisly histories of execution, rebellion, madness, and murder that shadow this ancient city. Discover the stories and sites of Jack the Ripper, Sweeney Todd, and the Cock Lane Ghost. Visit the medieval Smithfield Market and the monument of Sir Willam Wallace, then finish in Trafalgar Square where you can purchase a tasty pub dinner and drink.

This is the Original Aldgate East Jack the Ripper tour that has been operating nightly since 1982. Our start point means that, within seconds of setting out, you are exploring the cobbled alleys and atmospheric old streets that have changed little since Jack the Ripper prowled their shadows. Our guides, Richard Jones, John Bennett, Philip Hutchinson, Angie Norman, Lindsay Siviter and Mark Ubsdell are experts on the case and have between them written more than ten acclaimed books on the Jack The Ripper mystery. They are able to present you with a detailed account of the crimes that shook the world in 1888. However, they present those facts in a dramatic and entertaining fashion that is both entertaining and inspiring, and which helps bring the history of the crimes to vivid life. From the start, it is as though you are a part of the Victorian police investigation, as you sift the evidence, examine the facts, and debate the crimes and arrive at your own conclusions.

Discover the haunted side of London on a virtual ghost tour that reveals haunted houses, cemeteries, and harrowing historic tales. A great way to learn more about London without leaving the security of your own home, this tour includes an array of interesting details from your guide. Plus, interactive quizzes keep you engaged and ensure you don’t get bored. All tour times are in the British Summer Time timezone.

Feel your spine tingle as you follow in the footsteps of violent murderers like Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd on a ghoulish ghost coach-and-walking tour of London. See the sinister side of the city as you creep down gas-lit alleys and secluded streets to discover London’s gory history; travel by motor coach between destinations and listen to terrifying tales told by an entertaining guide.

Learn about spooky sightings and sinister apparitions on a ghost walking tour of central London at night. Follow an informative guide down dark streets and atmospheric alleyways while you listen to haunting tales of London’s hidden history. Hear bone-chilling stories of crime, murder and mayhem while you stroll past major landmarks on this 2-hour tour, which ends at St Paul's Cathedral.

Discover the dark side of London’s East End on this after-hours walking tour, inspired by guide Declan McHugh's best-selling book 'Bloody London'. Follow in the footsteps of the notorious Jack the Ripper and other serial killers; hear stories of executions, grave-robbing, witchcraft, and murders; and prepare to be shocked, scared, and thoroughly entertained.

Delve into London’s dark history on an evening ghost tour of the city’s royal parks, ideal for thrill-seekers and history buffs. Under the cloak of darkness, explore dimly-lit parks and historic buildings while listening to spine-chilling stories from your guide. Plus, enjoy a Thames River cruise which concludes at the Tower of London, reputedly London’s most haunted landmark.

Not for the faint of heart, this 2-hour, moonlit walking tour takes visitors through some of London’s spookiest history. Visit the “bucket of blood” pub, see haunted West End theaters, headless noblemen, and learn about the city’s infamous murders, mysteries, and criminals. Explore Victorian London architecture after dark and hear stories of some of the city’s most shadowy figures.

Swap the hustle and bustle of central London for a day exploring the magnificent Hampton Court Palace complex. By exploring the palace with a guide—ensure that you don’t miss any important highlights, such as the beautiful gardens, the Haunted Gallery, and an ancient grapevine. Your guide entertains you and enhances your experience with stories about Henry VIII and William III, palace etiquette, and the palace hauntings too.

Follow Jack the Ripper’s footsteps through London without ever leaving home during this virtual murder mystery tour. After you’ve virtually joined your guide online, you’ll get assigned a suspect card, and you’ll journey back in time to 1888, when the serial killer was at large. Your guide takes you to spots that were significant to that period of history, while you explore the dark past of Jack the Ripper and London.

Don't just book any ghost walk in London, book one led by author and broadcaster, Richard Jones who has written more 20 books on the supernatural and was the resident historian on the TV show Most Haunted. Suitably dressed in a Victorian undertaker's outfit, he leads you into the dark alleyways and old City churchyards where you will be treated to a variety of ghostly tales, some terrifying, some chilling, some bizarre, but all of them fascinating.

Explore the shadowy world of medieval London on an evening ghost tour of the London Bridge. Learn why the bridge and surrounding area are considered among the most haunted in the city while an entertaining guide shares sinister tales of body snatchers, lawless thugs, the restless souls of ladies of the night and unfortunate inmates of England’s oldest prison. Finish at a 16th-century pub known for regular sightings of a wandering ‘ghost dog.’

We'll travel through a thousand years of history, meeting kings, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace (and learn how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!" whilst being executed!) On our walking tour we'll visit the areas around Smithfield, for centuries London's site of both animal and human slaughter. We'll learn about how the city disposed of the tens of thousands of Black Death corpses in the fourteenth century, the execution methods used in the Middle Ages, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. The walking tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.

Unravel London’s most chilling tales on this fun yet frightening haunted pub tour. Hear stories of notorious murderers, hauntings and debauchery from your local guide and visit eerie locations like Sweeney Todd’s barber shop and the macabre interior of a Victorian prison. Fear not! You’ll have a chance along the way to steel your nerves with some liquid courage. By the end of the 2-hour tour, you’ll see London in a profoundly spookier light.

Follow in the footsteps of notorious London serial killer, Jack the Ripper, on this private walking tour. Travel back in time to the 19th century as you visit sites upon which Jack the Ripper committed heinous crimes and where the infamous Bedlam lunatic asylum used to reside. Your guide’s attention is dedicated solely to you and your party, ensuring an atmosphere perfect for strolling London’s haunted streets.  

Experience a Jack the Ripper tour with a difference during a crime-solving experience that takes place on the historic streets of Whitechapel. This tour, which is not for the faint-hearted, follows the chronological route of the grisly Jack the Ripper murders and attempts to solve the mystery of the mass murderer using logic and evidence.

Delve into London’s dark history on a private Jack the Ripper tour in a black cab—the city’s most iconic form of transport. Taking a private tour means you’ll receive undivided attention from your guide and have ample time to ask questions as you travel between hard-to-find places without getting lost in the midst of London’s labyrinthine streets. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience the ghoulish side of historic London on this spine-tingling sightseeing tour. Begin with a pickup at your centrally located hotel, and spin through London by private vehicle as your guide shines a light on the city’s dark past. Hear terrifying tales of grave robbers, headless queens, and phantom highwaymen, and explore cobblestone streets and dingy alleys home to ghostly characters such as the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Experience some of London’s most spectacular and spine-chilling sights on a full-day Super Saver tour; enjoy two popular tours and pay a discounted price to maximize your time in England’s captivating capital. Gaze at legendary landmarks like St Paul’s Cathedral and Trafalgar Square on an afternoon tour of the city then set out on a Jack the Ripper and Ghost tour to discover London’s turbulent and terrifying past. Feel the unnerving atmosphere of Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the city’s most haunted theater, and tremble as you listen to the violent tales of Jack the Ripper’s bloody reign.

Hop into a classic black taxi and drive into the depths of London’s East End on this 3-hour tour. Discover the dark side of London as you hear about notorious serial killers like Jack the Ripper; learn the legend of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street; and listen to ghostly tales about the Lady in Black and the Headless Lady. Best of all, your private tour can be tailored to your interests, so you can delve into all the gruesome details or enjoy an age-appropriate family tour.

Discover the terrifying tales behind Greenwich’s UNESCO-listed buildings on a 1.5-hour ghost walk. With your ghoulish guide, you’ll delve into Greenwich’s dark past and visit sites shrouded in mystery and legend. Weave your way around the labyrinth of Greenwich’s lanes and hear tales of restless souls, royal ghosts and lingering spirits. Visit, too, Charles Dickens’ favorite pub and the oldest Royal Park in London, and dare to wander through Greenwich foot tunnel, considered one of the spookiest spaces in London.

In 1888, tragedy struck: Five lives were taken, countless more were changed forever. While the killer has become a household name, his victims have been largely lost to history. Join us as we follow in the footsteps of Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary Jane on our “The 5 Women + Jack the Ripper” tour of London. Together with your expert guide, who’ll help you navigate the East End, you’ll unearth crucial clues, examine the crime scenes and explore the women’s stories. You’ll learn about the terrors that rippled through 1800’s Whitechapel as history’s most infamous serial killer proceeded on his murderous rampage. Most of all, you’ll learn about the human beings behind the headlines. Just how much of what you think you know is wrong? Our “The 5 Women + Jack the Ripper” walking tour is an educational and alternative way to explore the wonderful city of London. Why not get a group of friends together for a socially distanced walk with an eerie twist? Book your tickets today.

Discover a darker side of London on this immersive and interactive tour experience. Walk the city’s streets at nights with your guide and hear little-told stories of London’s grisly past – stories you won’t read in any guide book. Then settle down in Southwark’s George Inn and witness the recreation of a true story of murder and revenge, told in the very room in which it happened.