7 London Ghost Tours Worth Booking Ahead

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 ghostly London, from Berkeley Square and the Royal Parks to stories near St. James’s Palace. A Thames boat ride adds nighttime views of landmarks such as the Tower of London. Guides including Marvin, Arne, Murray and Eddie have been praised for lively storytelling, though the mood and ghost content can vary.

“Eddie was amazing! Punctual, knowledgeable, and hysterical. Highly recommend this tour. The mix of walking and a boat ride was nice.”

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2.Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

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

Board a refurbished black 1960s Routemaster at Northumberland Avenue for a one-hour English-language comedy horror tour. A creepy conductor guides you past London landmarks including Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, the Tower of London and London Bridge, mixing dark history, jokes, on-board acting and theatrical effects.

“The tour guide & driver were a great team. Funny, informative, and most importantly spooky. Guide was suvh a talented story teller, enjoyed his energy. I wish I could request him for all my tours this holiday. This is my second visit to London, ee did this tour on both visits because we loved it so much.”

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3.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

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

Walk from Green Park through central London as your guide links haunted tales and gruesome history to royal landmarks and city parks. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride to the Tower of London or make the final transfer by Tube. Guides have included Marvin, Julia, Luke, John, and Zachary, whose storytelling mixes historical detail with dark humor.

“Our guide John was excellent.. Very historical and good fun..”

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4.Ghost Bus Tour of London

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

Meet near Trafalgar Square for an evening ride on a Gothic-style 1960s Routemaster. A live guide tells dark London stories as you pass sites including the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Fleet Street, and Westminster Abbey. Expect theatrical comedy as well as history, not a strictly frightening ghost tour.

“Scar and Chris was great! We had lots of fun! Was so glad we made it in time (after flight and train delays).”

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5.Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

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

Meet your guide at All Hallows by Tower Church at 8 pm for a two-hour walk through central London’s dark streets and alleys. Expect ghost tales mixed with City history, with the route ending outside St. Paul’s Cathedral. George is frequently named as a lively storyteller, though your guide may vary.

“George was very knowledgeable with his London ghost stories. Not only that, but he had lots of information on all sorts of facts about London. I would highly recommend this tour to people who love to hear ghost stories but are also looking to know more about London. My husband and I came to London for our honeymoon and really appreciated all the extra information provided. Thank you !”

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6.Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

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

Start at All Hallows by the Tower, one of London’s oldest churches, then follow a local English-speaking guide through the City after dark. Hear ghost stories and accounts of terrible crimes as you walk past historic landmarks toward St. Paul’s Cathedral. George is a guide frequently named for his lively storytelling; guides can vary.

“George was a great guide, his story telling skills are engaging and enthusiastic. I loved that there were historical facts sprinkled with the ghost stories. Highly recommend George’s ghost tour!”

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

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

This 2.5-hour evening tour pairs an air-conditioned coach ride past London landmarks with a one-hour Jack the Ripper walk in the East End. You’ll hear about executions, Sweeney Todd and Victorian crime, then finish at the Sherlock Holmes Pub. Guides have included Alan Doyle and Magnus. Expect some walking, and bring comfortable shoes.

“The story sharing by the tour guide, historical value of the story, the myths and legends and still unknowns!”

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