Britain · GHOST TOURS
Edinburgh has the vaults, York has the snickelways and London has the plague pits. These 15 are compared on how frightening they actually are, how long you stand outside and what each one costs.
See York from the eerie Necrobus, a classic 1960s Routemaster, during a 75-minute English-language comedy horror tour. A theatrical conductor, sometimes appearing as John Doe or Edgar Crank, links Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin’s grave with dark stories and jokes.
“A fun way to learn about area. It was well done with humor and touch of fright. Very good guides, they did excellent job”
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!”
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!”
Meet a costumed guide outside Bath Abbey for a two-hour evening walk through Bath’s haunted past. Guides such as John, Robert, and Mr Skinner mix murders, witches, plague pits, poltergeists, and local history with comedy, audience participation, and an optional paranormal experiment.
“The tour was so amazing! The lady that gave the tour was engaging and funny, really liked all the ghost stories. Would recommend and would do again!”
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!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at 4 Grape Lane for a 90-minute theatrical walk through York. Guides such as Dalton, Daria, Dorian, Dafydd, and Davina mix eerie tales, dark comedy, audience interaction, and local history, finishing near the Shambles or Clifford’s Tower.
“Dalton was amazing he was funny told great stories made it a real pleasure”
Follow theatrical guides such as Chilla Black, Meryl Creep, or Indiana Bones from the Philharmonic Dining Rooms along Hope Street to Liverpool’s cathedrals and St James’ Gardens. Expect dark local history, ghost stories, acting, sound effects, and plenty of banter for $26 per person.
“Great fun! Probably one of the better guided tours I've taken in ayy city! Guides were hilarious and warm, took us through the darker parts of the city's history, with sound effects! Good stuff👍🏻”
Meet outside the Guy Fawkes Inn for a 90-minute English-language walk through York’s old streets. Guides including Dan, Josh, and McKenzie mix ghost tales with plague, executions, local history, and sharp humor. Expect the Minster, the Shambles, lesser-known corners, uneven paving, and no jump scares.
“I absolutely loved the tour walk with McKenzie. she was engaging and entertaining. The group was 20ish people and a good size, not too big. I would recommend this tour for history as well as ghosts.”
Follow an English-speaking guide through Oxford’s medieval lanes after sunset. Hear stories of burned bishops, spectral soldiers, poltergeists, murders, executions, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Harry Potter. Guides such as Simon, Tom, Jonathan, Ajai, and Alle bring the tales to life with humor and theatrical timing.
“Simon was brilliant, very knowledgeable and shared some great stories.”
Meet your costumed English-speaking guide outside Bristol Cathedral at 7:30pm for a family-friendly walk through up to 17 haunted sites. Hear gruesome tales around Christmas Steps, Bristol Bridge, the Old Vic, and more, with guides such as Tobias, Jimmy, and Mrs Needles keeping the mood lively.
“Tobias was an excellent guide, a perfect mix of laughs and historical information and getting the group involved. Would highly recommend!”
Meet Mr Roberts and Miss Llewellyn outside Liverpool Anglican Cathedral for a 90-minute lantern-lit walking theatre tour through St James’ Cemetery. Hear local tales of the Everton Vampire, pagan runes, witches, and the Portal to Hell, told in character at each stop.
“Me and my friend enjoyed this tour so much! The organisation was on spot and there was easy communication and flexibility with the staff! The idea of the tour is absolutely amazing, the tour guides are incredibly talented and put a lot of heart in what they do! We would go with them to any ghostly place they decide to lead us and the St. James Memorial Cemetery was a great start! Do not skip this tour, it’s really spooky and fun at the same time!”
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.”
Spend one hour walking Cambridge with a current student or graduate guide such as Francesco, Annie, or Arushi. Hear ghost stories tied to Clare College, Peterhouse, Corpus Christi, Oliver Cromwell, witchcraft, and plague lore. The tour uses no props or jump scares, just history, folklore, and sharp storytelling.
“Francesco was an excellent guide. He made the experience fun and engaging.”
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.”
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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