The 8 Ghost Walking Tours in London That Earn Their Price

1.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

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

Follow a guide from Green Park through dark tales tied to St James’s Palace, Westminster, the London Eye, and the Tower of London. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride with an onboard bar, or take the Underground instead. Guides lead in English, French, or German.

“This tour surpassed our expectations! Our guide John was fantastic - a great storyteller and held our interest for 2+ hours. We were expecting some silly spooky stories but it ended up being a really cool way to learn about London history from a different perspective, and I appreciated that the stories were backed by historians too. I might be more than just ghost-agnostic now! The boat ride was also a fun add-on to finish the tour and continue seeing the sights.”

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2.Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

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

Start at All Hallows by Tower Church at 8pm and walk for about two hours through the City of London to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Guide George combines ghost stories with crime, local history, humor, and useful London tips. Expect plenty of walking, dark streets, and a family-friendly tone rather than horror.

“The tales about the ghosts were fascinating along with some history about London. Guide was very knowledgeable”

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

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jamie, Tom, or Ryan for a two-hour walk through Greenwich’s darker past. Hear ghost stories at the Cutty Sark, Trafalgar Tavern, old pubs, churches, and riverside sites, with history, humor, and a few chilling surprises.

“Incredible. You don’t need any other tour of Greenwich! The guide, Jamie, was so knowledgeable and engaging and 2 hours just flew by!”

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

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

Walk Greenwich after dark with guides such as Jamie or Ryan, hearing ghost stories tied to the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Foot Tunnel, Old Royal Naval College, and St Alfege Church. The two-hour route stays on level ground, ends before 9:30pm, 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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5.London Bridge Ghost Walking Tour

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

Start at 7:30 pm near London Bridge for a 90-minute English-language walk through Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, Crossbones, The Clink, and old riverside pubs. Guides such as Simon and Henry mix dark folklore with London history, though the ghostly content can be lighter than expected.

“Henry was a great tour guide. Very entertaining and informative. My teenagers even enjoyed it! Highly recommend.”

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6.The Fading Light London Ghost Walk

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

Join an experienced ghost hunter and horror author at 7:30 pm for a two-hour walk through the City of London. You’ll hear stories of murderous queens, grave robbers, demon dogs, haunted Underground stations, and tragic spirits while passing St. Paul’s, the Bank of England, the Monument, and London Bridge.

“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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7.Haunted London: Night Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Follow an English-speaking local guide through 11 haunted London stops, from Charterhouse Square and Smithfield to St. Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Clink. This two-hour evening walk mixes plague stories, prison lore, phantom children, and Thames-side legends in a small group of up to 20 people.

“Our guide was super knowledgeable and passionate, bringing the history and hidden ghost stories of the streets to life. What really stood out was the guide's ability to connect with everyone in the group. I highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting or even locals wanting to see their city in a new light. Definitely worth every penny!”

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8.PRIVATE Jack the Ripper Ghost Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Meet your private guide at 7:30 pm near Bishopsgate for a 90-minute walk through East London. Hear theories about Jack the Ripper, visit Ten Bells, Brick Lane, Whitechapel Road, former Bedlam sites, and the Dickens-linked area before finishing near Aldgate Station.

“Our tour guide, ASHE, was fabulous! Made it fun. Secondly, who wouldn’t want to do a Jack the Ripper ghost tour through London, in the rain. in the dark???? That was the best part! Loved hearing the stories and Ashe was very knowledgeable! Read more”

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