Top 7 Ghost Tours in London

1.Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

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

Board the restored black Ghost Bus near Trafalgar Square for a one-hour English-language comedy horror tour. A creepy conductor such as Cedric, Stan, or Oliver mixes dark London tales with jokes, actors, and onboard effects as you pass Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, the Tower of London, London Bridge, and Big Ben.

“Me and my 11yr old daughter did this tour and we both thought it was brilliant, some good information from London's past learnt while also passing some iconic sites such as big ben and tower bridge. Very funny guide and knew his stuff!”

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2.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

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

Follow a live guide through Green Park, St James’s, Westminster, and the Tower of London as London’s grim stories unfold. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride with an onboard bar, or take the Underground. Guides include Marvin, Julia, Luke, John, and Zachary.

“Great tour Julia was really knowledgeable and good fun!”

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3.Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

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

Walk through the City of London after dusk with guides such as George, Zav, Xav, or Antonio. Hear ghost stories, murder tales, and sharp historical details while visiting All Hallows by the Tower, Tower Hill, the Monument, Royal Exchange, and Smithfield Market before finishing near St. Paul’s Cathedral.

“George was amazing! Gave interesting fun facts around the city and gave some great ghost stories! Loved my experience!”

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4.Ghosts and Legends of Mayfair Walking Tour – London

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

Walk from Grosvenor Square through Berkeley Square, Albemarle Street, Green Park, and St James’s Palace while an English-speaking guide shares ghost tales, plague-pit lore, duel stories, and the mystery of a royal murder. Guides have included Tom, Giles, and Natalie.

“Tom was a great tour guide. He was very informative, engaging and entertaining as he took us through the various blocks of London known for ghostly sightings. You get both a little of London history as well as the ghost stories. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.”

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5.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, then follow lantern light through Tudor rooms and dark corridors. Hear grim tales of plague, war, fire, witchcraft, and murder in a one-hour English tour for ages 14 and over.

“Our guide Thomas Buryman was engaging and amusing keeping everyone on their toes and making the most of the surroundings. An enjoyable experience.”

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

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jamie, Tom, or Ryan for a two-hour walk through Greenwich’s darker past. Hear tales of ghosts, pirates, Vikings, vanished hitchhikers, and doomed sailors while visiting the Cutty Sark, Trafalgar Tavern, Old Royal Naval College, and St Alfege Church.

“Wonderful experience, Jamie is an amazing guide, very professional but a the same time funny and entertaining. I definitely recommend a tour with him ☺️☺️☺️”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $49

Walk from Farringdon through Smithfield, Charterhouse Square, ancient churches, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, and the Old Bailey. An English-speaking guide, including Matt on some tours, brings London’s ghosts, grave robbers, medical oddities, and notorious criminals to life.

“Ooohh, we loved this tour! Great, thrilling evening with spooky stories of London - had a great time. We will recommend this tour to all our friends.”

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