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15 Private Ghost Tours in the UK to Give an Evening To

35 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Good private ghost tours in the UK run small groups and fill up around Halloween. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking) - Starting near Tower Hill
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The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)

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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Private Ghost Tour of York - York’s walls, from Roman defenses to medieval battlements
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Private Ghost Tour of York

2.Private Ghost Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Walk York privately with a guide such as John, choosing your start point, pace, and favorite haunted sites. Over about two hours, hear more than 200 ghost tales tied to York Minster, the Shambles, the walls, King’s Manor, and Clifford’s Tower, with history taking center stage over theatrics.

“Very informative historical commentary and very eye opening. Thoroughly recommend the tour. John was an excellent host”

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Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours. - The Shambles, York’s most atmospheric opening
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Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.

3.Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Join Nigel or Gemma for a private York ghost walk lasting about one to two hours. Hear grim tales at the Shambles, Bedern, St William’s College, the Treasurer’s House, and York Minster, with city-centre hotel pickup and a flexible start time.

“We had a great time with Nigel. He knows whereall the spirits live. Interesting and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour”

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1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour - The Navvies Memorial and railway deaths
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1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

4.1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $21Best value

Join guide Daisy for a one-hour private walk through Otley’s darker past. Hear tales of navvies, haunted pubs, Thomas Chippendale, Gallows Hill, and a ghostly figure by the River Wharfe. The route begins at Otley Market Place and ends by the Jubilee Clock.

“Daisy was an excellent tour guide, strongly recommend to anyone near Otley/Leeds, highlight of my Leeds visit 😊”

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Private | Cambridge University Ghost Tour Led By University Alumni - Market Square and Cambridge’s witch trials
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Private | Cambridge University Ghost Tour Led By University Alumni

5.Private | Cambridge University Ghost Tour Led By University Alumni

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

Follow a Cambridge University alumni guide from King’s Parade through Clare, Trinity, Corpus Christi, Peterhouse, and other eerie stops. Hear stories of Oliver Cromwell, witches, haunted books, ghostly hounds, and modern sightings. The private tour costs $315.25 for up to 15 people.

“Zoe is a wounderful storyteller so we had an amazing time hearing about the creepy and odd stories of Cambridge!”

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Private Tour of Haunted London in a Black Cab - From Embankment to London’s darker corners
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Private Tour of Haunted London in a Black Cab

6.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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Bath: 90-Minute Private Ghost Walking Tour - The dark side of Baths beautiful streets
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Bath: 90-Minute Private Ghost Walking Tour

7.Bath: 90-Minute Private Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews

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”

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Private Guided Ghost Tour of Bath - Execution history at Pigeon Park and Orange Grove
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Private Guided Ghost Tour of Bath

8.Private Guided Ghost Tour of Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $96

Walk through Bath at night with a private guide such as Robert Ratler or Mrs Cruncher, hearing grisly tales at the Abbey, Theatre Royal, Pigeon Park, and Queen Square. Expect humor, audience participation, folklore, and a paranormal camera experiment during this 1-hour-45-minute city-centre tour.

“Guide was funny and we actually felt so educated afterward. Entertained the whole time, it was GREAT! Totally worth the time and money!”

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Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour - Greyfriars Kirkyard, where the atmosphere turns darker
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Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

9.Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk from Canongate Kirk to Greyfriars with a private local guide, hearing Edinburgh’s ghost stories, myths, and literary tales. Guides such as Svend-Erik, Svend, Evelyn, and Sara have tailored routes to personal interests, with practical tips at the end.

“We really enjoyed this tour, the personal touch and information made the experience so much better. Our tour guide, Svend, did an outstanding job. He is gifted story teller and would recommend him to anyone. Very personable and genuinely nice.”

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Private Inverness Dark Side Tour - Balnain House and the watchful windows
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Private Inverness Dark Side Tour

10.Private Inverness Dark Side Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk through Inverness with guides such as Steve or Becky, hearing ghost stories, execution tales, war accounts, and castle lore. This private 90-minute tour visits seven historic spots, including Inverness Castle, Old High Church, Tomnahurich, and Ness Bridge, with exterior visits only.

“We learned a lot about inverness and had some very interesting stories about ghosts and the dark side. Great mix of history and ghost stories.”

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Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour - The first murder sites in Durward Street and around the Royal London Hospital
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Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

11.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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Private Ghosts and Gore Walking Tour of London - Haunted pubs and the curse of St. Mary Le Bow
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Private Ghosts and Gore Walking Tour of London

12.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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Cardiff Private Dark History Tour - From chapel to execution ground at House of Fraser
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Cardiff Private Dark History Tour

13.Cardiff Private Dark History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join guide Eugene for a private English-language walk through Cardiff’s darker past. In two hours, you’ll visit old courts, an execution site, Cardiff Market, Womanby Street, Cardiff Castle, and St John’s Church. The tour suits groups of up to 15 and returns to its starting point.

“Eugene was excellent, took a group of 7 of us who live in Cardiff around the city and we all learned a lot about Cardiffs history that wed never heard about before. would recommend”

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Private Liverpool Culture Walking Tour, Ghosts & Two Cathedrals. - Falkner Street turns the walk into a film tour
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Private Liverpool Culture Walking Tour, Ghosts & Two Cathedrals.

14.Private Liverpool Culture Walking Tour, Ghosts & Two Cathedrals.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk central Liverpool with a qualified Blue Badge guide on a private two-hour tour linking the Metropolitan Cathedral, Beatles sites, film locations, St James Cemetery, and Liverpool Cathedral. Patrick may lead the route, subject to availability. Expect local stories, Gothic atmosphere, and a finish at the cathedral.

“I requested this tour on the same day. Tripadvisor very kindly found what tours were available same day and our tour guide Patrick kindly stepped in at last minute notice. It was not his usual tour route but he was still very knowledgeable about the route and happily volunteered to add his normal route to our tour at no extra cost. He was very engaging and entertaining and clearly was passionate about Liverpool and history. It was a great tour and I would recommend to anyone.”

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Glasgow: Private Dark Side Tour - The Necropolis and the City of the Dead
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Glasgow: Private Dark Side Tour

15.Private Dark Side Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 1.5 hours

Walk from Glasgow Cathedral through the Necropolis, Merchant City, Tolbooth, Trongate, and Glasgow Green while your private guide explains Glasgow’s links to slavery, crime, prisons, gangs, and ghost stories. Louise and Gabriel are among the guides leading this evening-friendly tour.

“Gabriel did a great job! The tour was very interesting and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Gabriel also recommended a terrific restaurant for after the tour - we went and the food and service were outstanding. No notes.”

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