14 Private Ghost Tours in London to Give an Evening To

1.The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Walk from Tower Hill to Spitalfields Market with a private English-speaking guide on a two-hour Jack the Ripper tour. You’ll hear about the victims, the 1888 killings, and the suspects without glamorising the murderer. Groups of up to 15 can ask questions along the way.

“This tour was fantastic, as was our guide Ash. The subject matter is grim, and Ash was very respectful in the discussion. We really appreciated the way he shared the story and this is very much an experience we’d recommend.”

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2.Private Tour of Haunted London in a Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours with a private black cab guide such as Jamie, Jon, Gary, John, or Mick, hearing ghost and true crime tales while visiting famous sights, secret addresses, and possibly a hidden cemetery. Pickup is available from Central London hotels within 5 km.

“It was a little rough meeting up at the beginning of the tour, but it got sorted without to much difficulty. The tour overall was a lot of fun. Great stops with a lot of interesting stories and history. Even mixed in some stops that had to do with my family history after we had discussed it a little bit. Overall was a good time! Worth the money and would do it again!”

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3.Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Explore Whitechapel, Spitalfields, and Aldgate with a private guide such as Stephen or Kevin. You’ll visit murder sites, old pubs, Brick Lane, Mitre Square, and Goulston Street while learning how Victorian poverty, policing, and East End life shaped the Jack the Ripper story.

“Did a private Jack the Ripper tour with Stephen. He’s an historian and author who gives you so much more than the Ripper story. His local history knowledge adds another dimension to the tour and made for a fantastic two hours. I know he does a load more walking tours in London and we’re signing up for more.”

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4.Private Ghosts and Gore Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join guide Michael for a private two-hour walk from Monument to Farringdon, hearing ghost stories, execution tales, plague lore, and Dickensian history at 24 City of London stops. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, though you should be ready for steady walking.

“One of the best private tours we’ve ever had! Our guide, Michael, was fantastic! Calling him a guide does not do him justice - he’s more of a historian! Not only did his stories include tales of the macabre, but there was a lot of well-explained historical context that really brought everything to life. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting a smart, insightful, creepy journey through central London!”

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5.Jack the Ripper London Private Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, and Aldgate with a private taxi guide, hearing the evidence and theories behind the 1888 murders. Guides such as Lee and Mick add extra detail, while hotel pickup and central London drop-off make this an easy, flexible evening or daytime outing.

“Awesome experience doing the Jack the Ripper London tour. Lee was ebullient and very friendly and knowledgeable. He makes the trip so immersive and interesting. He also has ample supplemental information about all of the evidence that is known. It feels like we could literally crack the case wide open with all of Lee’s expert analysis and in-depth understanding of the facts. This tour is so well worth the money. Our driver and Jack the Ripper historian Lee, navigated us through the narrow alleyways and streets where 5 of the canonical victims were found. The information was captivating and informative. Some things we knew but there were plenty of gaps…”

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6.Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Whitechapel and Brick Lane with Jenny, a costumed private guide who uses a backlit tablet to connect Victorian photographs, murder sites, letters, pubs, and local history. The 2.5-hour route begins near Aldgate and ends close to Liverpool Street Station.

“Jenny knows her stuff! We had a nice chilly evening to set the tone and in proper costume to bring the story to life, we followed Jenny all about the famous locations learning so much about the real story. She brings with her a tablet to photo references and articles to walk you through the details. As we walked the neighborhoods everyone clearly knows her, she's been doing this for so long and is a fixture in the neighborhood as much as the restaurants. Highly recommend this excellent experience and guide!”

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7.Dark History of the Tudors: Private Tour of Hampton Court Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours with a private Blue Badge guide, often Olga, touring Hampton Court Palace from central London in a Mercedes V Class. Explore the Tudor rooms, Baroque wing, gardens, and royal tennis court when open, with palace admission included.

“First, I want to compliment our tour guide Olga Babenco. She was very professional, friendly, and really knew her material. The tour with her was thorough and lasted about 2 1/2 hours. We experienced a communication problem where after I had paid the tour thru Viator Olga informed me via text or email that there was an additional charge for the tour itself and how to go about paying that online. I was confused because I thought that the tour price through Viator included the tour of the castle. So I did not pay the additional cost online. When we got to the castle, I was informed by the people…”

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8.London Private Jack The Ripper Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk through Whitechapel with a private guide, following the 1888 murder trail from Polly Nichols to Mary Kelly. You’ll visit eight sites, hear how Victorian inquests and newspapers shaped the case, and finish near Liverpool Street Station. The tour is in English and suits groups wanting personal attention.

“Private Tour is great in your own group versus a larger group. This way you really get to spend time hearing from your private tour guide.”

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9.Jack the Ripper Private Immersive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Best value

Join guide Jenny for a private, two-and-a-half-hour walk from Aldgate through Whitechapel and Spitalfields. Expect crime-scene photographs, period sounds, police details, famous letters, and theories about the killer. Hi-tech headphones are included, though you should be ready to stand and walk without a break.

“Jenny the tour guide made the whole experience very easy from start to finish. Her communication was first class and her knowledge about the subject was second to non. Highly recommend this Jack the Ripper Immersive Tour.”

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10.A Private VIP Jack the Ripper Black Cab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride with Danny of Traditional London Tours through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Limehouse, and central London. This private, three-hour black cab tour visits murder sites, old police locations, inquest rooms, and Victorian streets, with pickup offered and room for up to six people.

“Well deserved 5 stars. Danny knows his stuff, very informative, lots of fun, great time had by all.”

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11.Private Jack The Ripper Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours

Walk through Whitechapel, Smithfield, and the City of London with a private English-speaking guide, often Michael. Hear the documented stories of five victims, examine old newspaper accounts, and consider how modern forensic work has changed the case.

“Michael our Guide for Jack the Ripper Tour was brilliant, very informative and interesting. The private tour was great way to spend an evening with friends.”

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12.In Jack The Ripper Footsteps: Private Black Cab Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours with an English-speaking driver-guide tracing Jack the Ripper sites, the Kray Twins, Execution Dock, and London landmarks. Your private black cab holds up to six, with pickup within 5 km of central London or from Embankment Tube Station.

“Absolutely brilliant afternoon with Bill (William on a Sunday).He managed to cram in so much information about Jack the Ripper and The Krays whilst navigating the busy roads of the east end.”

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13.Private Walking Tour: Jack The Ripper and East End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $108

Meet your private guide, possibly Richard or John, at Aldgate East Station and walk through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Fournier Street, Mitre Square, and Goulston Street. Expect a detailed look at the 1888 murders, surviving buildings, witness accounts, and the Ten Bells pub, with daytime and longer-tour options.

“I'm really glad I booked with Richard's Tours and certainly wasn't dissapointed! I had other things on in the morning so with short notice, Richard responded to agree a meet in the afternoon and he was bang on time. He was presentable, amRead more”

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14.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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