AFTER DARK · GHOST WALKING TOURS IN THE UK
The 13 best ghost walking tours in the UK you can book tonight, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much walking it involves. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a live English, German, or French guide. Hear about Burke and Hare, witch trials, the Black Death, Scottish faeries, and haunted graveyards including Canongate Kirkyard and Old Calton Cemetery.
“Loved Tommy the guide’s enthusiasm and his story telling Took my grandson he really enjoyed it”
Explore York after dark on a 90-minute ghost walk from the Guy Fawkes Inn to the Shambles. Guides such as Dan, Josh, and Mackenzie mix gruesome history, local tales, humor, and theatrical storytelling while leading you around the Minster and lesser-seen city corners.
“So we had Dan (I think) who was fantastic. His voice carried he include a little humour and was very affable. He wasn’t put off by the locals who made ghost noises. We learned a little on a very cold evening and my only gripe I guess was that for a place that’s the most haunted city in Europe - why did we only get 5 stories?”
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.”
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”
Join Shiverpool guides, including the theatrical Chiller Black and Indiana Bones, for a 90-minute evening walk from the Philharmonic Pub to Liverpool Cathedral. Hear tales of Polly, Lantern Jaw, bodysnatching, a Devil’s poker game, and restless souls in St James Gardens.
“The best ghost tour we've ever seen,highly entertaining,funny,interesting. Would give 10 stars.It is a "Must do tour"when visiting Liverpool”
Walk central Cambridge after dark with guides such as Peter, James, Alex, Ben, and Sid. Hear eerie tales linked to Magdalene Bridge, the Round Church, famous colleges, Oliver Cromwell, Lord Byron, and old city streets. Expect a lively English-language walk, usually outside the colleges.
“A beautifully curated tour of interesting sites of the city. I was in admiration of how Ben shared the stories as if telling them for the first time. They didn’t feel old or over over performed. I came away feeling I had a real insight of the city of Cambridge and connected with some of the spooky history here!”
Meet your English-speaking guide near Guy Fawkes Inn for a 90-minute walk through York’s famous streets and lesser-known corners. Expect detailed tales of plague, execution, and hauntings, delivered with humor by guides such as Dan, Josh, and McKenzie. The route usually ends near the Shambles.
“Such a great tour, enjoyed by me 77 and grandaughter 13, spooky in the dark, great ghosty tales, our guide was very good making me jump once or twice but making the tour so memorable and atmospheric, recommend when visiting the beautiful city of York.”
Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a costumed Spanish-speaking guide, then visit Greyfriars Graveyard and the 18th-century Niddry’s Wynd vaults. Guides such as Lafayette and Rosa Mari add humor, suspense, and vivid stories to this 75-minute tour.
“Me ha gustado mucho, hemos recorrido diferentes puntos de la ciudad”
Meet at Liverpool Cathedral for a 73-minute English ghost walk through St. James Cemetery. Guides such as Miss Llewellyn, Mr Roberts, and Danyel lead you to tales of ghosts, vampires, witches, fairies, the Chalybeate Spring, and William Huskisson’s haunted mausoleum.
“Totally atmospheric, entertaining and captivating tour of the cemetery at night. Two very knowledgeable guides, would recommend.”
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!”
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!”
Meet your English-speaking guide outside Bath Abbey for a private 90-minute walk through Bath after dark. Hear stories of murder, hauntings, executions, old hospitals, theatres, pubs, and duels. Guide Jamie is known for lively storytelling and theatrical touches, when available.
“Absolutely loved our tour with Jamie, he showed us places we didn't know existed in Bath and was very knowledgeable on the history of the city, his added drama made it so very enjoyable, we would definitely recommend the private tour”
Meet Spooky Jo outside St. Philip’s Cathedral for a 90-minute walk through Birmingham’s haunted quarter. Expect English storytelling, researched tales of restless souls and tragic events, an offbeat city route, and a wheelchair-accessible experience. Pay $16 per person.
“Spooky Jo was fantastic! All stories were interesting and engaging. She doesn't just tell you a script, she is the one who does the research and finds out about all the scary things around Birmingham. She cares for those stories and that is what makes the tour fun and authentic.”
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