The 15 Best Ghost Tours in London

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, then take a 25-minute Thames cruise to Tower Hill. Guides such as Marvin, Arne, Murray, and Eddie are praised for lively storytelling, though the ghost content can feel more historical than frightening.

“Fun and informative A good night out in London The boat trip at night gives you a different outlook to London”

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2.Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,084 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Meet near Trafalgar Square for a one-hour English-language show on London's vintage Necrobus. A creepy conductor such as Cedric, Stan, or Oliver leads you past Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, the Tower of London, and London Bridge with jokes, dark stories, actors, and special effects.

“I must say I did go in with low expectations. But i was stunned by this beautiful old bus, renovated with so much love. Ben, our guid, was so funny and made his job with all his heart. Thank you so much for this great experience.👻”

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3.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Follow a guide such as Marvin, Julia, John, or Luke from Green Park through haunted London stories, royal scandals, plague, and grim history. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride or use the Underground, then finish beside the Tower of London. The tour lasts about two hours and runs in English, French, or German.

“John was amazing! You should definitely book this tour”

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4.Ghost Bus Tour of London

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

Ride a Gothic 1960s Routemaster through London after dark, passing the Tower, St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, and more. Expect English storytelling with dark jokes, theatrical touches, and guides such as Scar, Cedric, Ben, and Stan. It is more comedy history ride than frightening ghost hunt.

“We specifically stayed over night in London to do a Haunted Ghost tour and was so excited to find this tour as the ghost bus is a unique and fun addition to the tour! We originally booked the 7:30pm tour and were contacted about 5pm or so while we were having dinner and told our tour was canceled. Fortunately they were able to have us join the 9pm tour, which was a bit late for our liking but we were not too upset as we were just happy to still be able to do the tour. This interaction was very professional and honestly did not bother us, things happen and…”

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5.Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

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

Meet George at All Hallows by Tower Church at 8pm for a two-hour walk through central London. Expect ghost stories, crime tales, City history, dark lanes, major landmarks, and a family-friendly tone rather than a horror show. The walk ends outside St Paul’s Cathedral.

“An interesting tour with lots of historical information. And obviously ghost stories! Our guide was brilliant”

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6.Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 794 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Walk for two hours from All Hallows by the Tower to St. Paul’s Cathedral as your English-speaking guide shares London ghost stories, murders, and overlooked history. Guides such as George and Zav bring a clear, lively storytelling style, with no costume drama required.

“The guide George was great and he knows a lot about the ghost stories the sites the history as well as the city of London itself And he spoke very loudly so that even if I stand far away or taking photos somewhere else I could still hear him In other words I liked the fact that he spoke loud and clear and very knowledgeable about the topic And he chatted with everyone on the tour to bond with them”

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

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

Spend 2.5 hours tracing London’s darker past by coach and on foot. Hear about executions at Whitehall and Smithfield, Sweeney Todd, and Jack the Ripper’s five victims, then finish at the Sherlock Holmes Pub near Trafalgar Square. Guides such as Alan Doyle and Magnus bring different styles to the evening.

“I'm 59 years old ok our very old guide started the tour by saying there was no jack the ripper & he had read 40 books on him so he knows it's all fictitious I told him sometimes a fictitious story is better than just saying idk why your here he's noRead more”

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8.Ghosts and Legends of Mayfair Walking Tour – London

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 153 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Walk from Grosvenor Square to St James’s Palace, hearing ghost stories tied to Berkeley Square, the Royal Academy, Green Park, and more. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Giles, and Natalie have led past tours, mixing London history, humor, and eerie detail.

“The storyteller was an australian guy named Tom. Even for us as non native English speakers it was a great experience! We would highly recommend!”

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9.Stratford-upon-Avon: Lantern-Lit Ghost Tour at Tudor World

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Best value

Enter Tudor World after hours with a costumed guide such as Wilfred, John, or Mary. Expect dark corridors, uneven floors, tales of plague and witchcraft, and a mix of history, comedy, and ghostly surprises. The one-hour tour costs $12, with a £1.50 Ghost Book available separately.

“Winifred was a great tour guide, lots of laughs and a few screams along the way. Very good value for money and good for a bit of fun whilst hearing some creepy ghost stories. Great way to spend an hour in the evening. Would recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $18

Follow an English-speaking guide through Greenwich from the Cutty Sark to St Alfege Church. Expect dark local tales, pub lore, pirate and Viking stories, Thames views, and a few chills. Guides including Jamie, Tom, and Ryan bring the history to life with humor and theatrical storytelling.

“Easy paced fun and lots of interesting spooky stories about the area. Tom was an excellent guide. Thank you.”

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11.Ghost Tour of Mayfair

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 59 reviews · from $47

Walk through Mayfair after dark with guides such as Tom or Joe, hearing tales of plague pits, royal murders, suicides, and haunted palaces. The two-hour private tour costs $47.90 per person, begins near Green Park, and requires Tube travel during the route.

“Small group. Guide was highly informative and enthusiastic about each of the locations and stories attached to each location. Also allowed us to see major areas and landmarks of London at night.”

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

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

Walk Greenwich after dark with a guide such as Jamie or Ryan, hearing ghost stories tied to the Cutty Sark, Thames, wartime tunnels, pirates, Dickens, Houdini, and the Queen’s House ghost. The level, two-hour route starts at 7:30 pm, ends near St Alfege Church, and welcomes up to 15 people.

“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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13.London Bridge Ghost Walking Tour

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

Meet at London Bridge at 7:30 pm for a 90-minute English walking tour through Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, Crossbones Graveyard, The Clink, and The Anchor. Guides such as Simon and Henry mix London history with ghost tales, though the evening leans more historical than frightening.

“Our guide was friendly and informative bugger we did not see any ghosts”

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14.The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join a small group of up to 14 for a three-hour walk through London’s Barbican, Charterhouse, and Smithfield. Guide Arthur blends ghost tales with Roman, medieval, and cinematic history, visiting historic pubs and churches. One half-pint is included, while later drinks cost extra.

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience on the haunted pub crawl in London, especially around the historic Smithfield area. From the very start, Arthur, the guide stood out for his deep knowledge of both the documented history and the darker folklore tied to the neighborhood. His storytelling brought Smithfield’s past vividly to life, blending facts, legend, and atmosphere in a way that was engaging without ever feeling exaggerated. The neighborhood itself was the perfect setting. Smithfield’s narrow streets, ancient buildings, and centuries-old pubs radiate old world charm, and learning about its macabre history, public executions, plague tales, and lingering legends, added a fascinating ...”

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15.The Fading Light London Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

Join an experienced ghost hunter and horror author at 7:30 pm for a two-hour walk through haunted London. Hear tales of Queen Isabella, grave robbers, the Black Dog of Newgate, ghost stations, and Sarah Whitehead, while seeing major landmarks after dark.

“It was the best ghost tour we ever went! The places, the stories were all so interesting. The ghost stories mixed with history was truly amazing touch. If you are looking for an authentic ghost tour - this is the one you need! In addition, I would like to say a huge thank you for not cancelling our tour even though it was only one reservation (2 people).”

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