5 Private Ghost Tours in the UK 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.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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4.Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

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

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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5.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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