The 13 Best Private Ghost Tours

1.Lisbon: Private Dark History Walking Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 387 reviews · 3 hours Our pick

Start at Largo do Carmo and follow an English-speaking guide through Bairro Alto for three hours of scandalous stories, five Portuguese drinks, and organized bar entry. Guides such as Maya, Kitara, Telma, and Joanna bring a playful social touch, while the night ends at a club.

“As a group of 13 we very much enjoyed the tour. From the ice breaker introductions that were fun to the story that our guide Telma told. It was a good way to see a part of Lisbon and the bars were good and accommodating. As the night progressed and the alcohol flowed it became more of a blur but definitely recommend the tour.”

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2.Vampire’s Lair Escape Room Game for Private Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42Best value

You and your private group investigate a 1690s Salem love story in Vampire’s Lair, solving clues to help a cursed man reclaim his coffin. The Palm Springs venue offers six themed rooms, friendly hint-giving staff, flexible start times, and games for date nights, families, parties, and team events.

“Lots of fun & a team bonding experience The staff was super friendly & helpful and gave us good hints !”

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

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

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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4.Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Walk Greenwich Village from Waverly Diner to Marie’s Crisis Café with a private guide. Hear ghost stories tied to Jefferson Market Library, Cherry Lane Theatre, a churchyard, and 86 Bedford Street. Guides such as Rory, Nicole, Luke, and Gabby have made the tour both thoughtful and fun.

“Fabulous way to spend an evening in NYC. Gabby was fantastic and made everything very relaxed. She was extremely knowledgeable and we both had a great time. Thanks for the other none tourist tips too. Did the private tour and highly recommend the extra cost to do that felt much more personal.”

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5.Bruges: 1.5-Hour Dark Side of Bruges Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet your guide under the red umbrella at Grote Markt for a private 90-minute walk through Bruges. Hear medieval history, local legends, and darker tales at Huis Ter Beurze, Jan Van Eyck Square, Sint-Anna, Jerusalem Church, and St. John’s Mill, ending with a Belgian beer at Bauhaus Bar.

“Patrick was very detailied regarding Brugge history and answered to our questions (a lot :-) ) patiently. However I missed the dark side (story) of Brugge and all the juicy details that you cannot find on the internet or in 'normal' sightseeing tours.”

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6.8pm Private Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $80

Walk less than a mile through nine haunted sites in Old Town with a professional guide such as Charlie or Craig. Expect lantern-lit storytelling, Civil War phantoms, lost loves, hidden cemeteries, and an introduction to basic ghost-hunting methods.

“Loved the tour, Craig was so knowledgeable on both ghost stories and the history of Old Town! It was fun!”

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7.6pm Private Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $67

Spend 90 minutes walking Old Town Albuquerque with a private guide from AbqTours. Hear local ghost stories, legends, and eyewitness accounts at a relaxed pace, with guides such as Edie, Charlie, Jamey, and Jen leading the storytelling. The route is about one mile, mostly outdoors, and suitable for families, pets, and mobility devices.

“Charlie was great! my husband was a little unsure about a ghost tour, but we both ended up really enjoying ourselves!”

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8.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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9.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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10.Antwerp: Dark Side of Antwerp Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours

Join a private evening walk with a local guide such as Edna, Luc D., or Flip, and see Antwerp beyond the usual route. Hear medieval legends, explore the Red Light District and Old Port, then finish with city views from the MAS rooftop. English, Dutch, and Spanish tours are available.

“Anschauliche und sehr unterhaltsame Tour. Edna hat viele interessante Infos gegeben, die so wohl nicht im Reiseführer stehen. Lohnt sich auf jeden Fall. Klarer Daumen hoch 😀”

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11.Brussels: 2-Hour Dark Side of Brussels Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 2 hours

Take a two-hour private evening walk through Brussels with a French, English, or Dutch-speaking guide. Hear grim tales at Grand Place, Anneessens Tower, Sablon, and the Palace of Justice, with time to adjust the pace and focus to your interests.

“Rahain, the Jamaican was an amazing guide very knowledgeable and great banter, the Grimm history of Brussels is fascinating and definitely worth a look if you have time.”

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12.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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13.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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