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The 15 Best UK Ghost Tours & Haunted Walks

96 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Britain has the buildings for it: plague pits, sealed closes, Georgian jails and a case file from 1888. The 15 below cover London, Edinburgh, York and the rest, with prices, start times and which ones actually get you underground.

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour - What the underground vault visit is really like
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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1.The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,272 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Walk Edinburgh’s closes and wynds, visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, and descend into South Bridge’s underground vaults. Costumed guides such as David, Maggie Dickinson, Fred Knox, and Dr. Robert Knox mix dark history, comedy, and ghost stories. The 6:45pm departure suits families, but expect steps and plenty of outdoor walking.

“Very interesting and David is very good doing his job. It was very informative. You visit Greyfriars and undergrounds and you will understand why is a haunted city.”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Whitechapel in 1888, before the mystery begins
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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

2.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Follow a Ripperologist through Whitechapel, from Altab Ali Park to the Ten Bells Pub. You’ll examine crime-scene evidence, hear about the victims and suspects, and connect the case to Victorian life and Sherlock Holmes. Guides speak English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

“Our guide Christophe was very interesting and added (with humour 👍🏼) a lot of anecdotes that contributed a lot to this discovery.”

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Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour - The Walk Between the Sites
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Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

3.Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,607 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32

Walk from the Lawnmarket to Greyfriars Kirkyard, hear the tale of Greyfriars Bobby and Edinburgh’s criminals, then descend into the South Bridge Vaults. English-speaking guides such as Jordan, James, Darren, and Louisa use humor, history, and carefully timed scares to bring the city’s darker past to life.

“Ally was very knowledgeable and get dry wit added to the atmosphere. I very much enjoyed this tour. It was creepy in the vaults though. Definitely some strange stuff happened there.”

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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision - What Ripper-Vision adds to the walk
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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

4.London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,840 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Meet at Whitechapel Gallery at 7:30 pm for a guided walk through East London and Spitalfields. Your guide uses handheld Ripper-Vision projections to show Victorian scenes, explain six murder cases, and explore the facts and theories surrounding Jack the Ripper. Guides may include Rob, Mick, Peter, Andre, or Paul.

“Rob was our tour guide and very knowledgeable, animated, and thoughtful when sharing such horrific stories of the time. The ripper vision took it to another level. Highly recommend.”

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Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour - Boarding the midnight-black double-decker
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Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

5.Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,932 reviews · 1h 15m · from $28

Ride Edinburgh’s midnight-black vintage Ghost Bus for 75 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Tommy Terror or Eerie Ian. Expect theatrical stories about Burke and Hare, executions, witches, plague victims, and hauntings, plus city sights and a short graveyard stop. Some scares are included, but the tone stays playful.

“We had Tommy Terror as our guide and he was a funny man. The tour itself was very interesting also”

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The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024 - Starting in Coffee Yard and York’s Snickleways
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The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

6.The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,609 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Follow The Deathly Dark Tours through York’s shadowy lanes for 90 minutes of ghost stories, grim history, and dark comedy. Guides such as Dalton, Daria, Dafydd, and David bring the walk to life with theatrical storytelling. Expect a relaxed pace, family-friendly options, and a few genuinely eerie moments.

“Kids loved it especially our 10 year old son. He was very interested in the story's & enjoyed the walk around York”

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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride - Berkeley Square and London’s most haunted house
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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

7.Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Join guides such as Marvin, Arne, Murray, or Eddie for a 2.5-hour evening walk from Green Park to Tower Hill, mixing London ghost stories with a 25-minute Thames boat ride. Expect historic sites, dark parks, city views, and a lively guide, but note that the boat is a regular Uber boat rather than a dedicated ghost vessel.

“This tour was a great way to see some of the typical tourist attractions in London with a macabre twist. Our tour guide, Murray, was informative and entertaining as he took our group around London and explained parts of its haunting past. I would recommend this tour to anyone with a morbid curiosity.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Small Group Tour - The murder locations are more valuable with context
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London: Jack the Ripper Small Group Tour

8.Jack the Ripper Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,159 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Walk through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Aldgate East with guides such as Becky, Ollie, Cova, and Sarah. Expect a two-hour evening stroll with photos, evidence, murder-site context, competing theories, and respectful storytelling. English and French options are listed, with Spanish also advertised.

“Cova is an excellent guide. She is very passionate about what she does and made the guide very enjoyable. Me, my partner and I we all loved the tour. Thank you Cova again!”

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London: Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Following the cobbled lanes and dark streets
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

9.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews · from $0

Follow guides such as Jeremy, Angie, Philip, or Jackie through Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Mitre Square. Expect a two-hour evening walk with period photographs, police reports, suspect theories, victim stories, and a free 194-page ebook.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Our group was too large- close to 30-35. Other groups had less than 10 people. It was difficult to maneuver around the area with such a large group and the guide had to yell all night for everyone to hear.”

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Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour - Why the Royal Mile walk matters
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Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour

10.Evening Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,092 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town after dark, hearing tales of murder, witchcraft, Burke and Hare, and torture before entering the underground vaults. Guides such as David Rizzio, Helen Duncan, and Robbie Diggs mix local history, theatrical storytelling, and humor. Expect steep steps and a brisk 75-minute route.

“I loved our guide she was fabulous, very knowledgeable! really interesting history and a fun tour”

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Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour - What the Routemaster adds to the experience
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Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

11.Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,032 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26

Ride York’s eerie 1960s Routemaster bus for a 75-minute comedy horror show with theatrical guides such as Frank Stein, Edgar, Phil, or John Doe. Expect ghost stories, jokes, audience interaction, and views of Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin’s grave.

“very good tour, and very informative. nive way to see parts of york”

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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh - Greyfriars Kirk and the haunted Old Town
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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

12.Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,761 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Ride a vintage Routemaster through Edinburgh after dark with guides such as Tommy Terror or Sinead O’Horror. Hear grim tales of Burke and Hare, witch hunts, executions, and haunted sites including Greyfriars Kirk and Grassmarket. Expect theatrical tricks, English commentary, and a family-friendly tone.

“We had a lot of fun. The performance was fantastic and Tommy Terror was the best storyteller. The smoke, the videos, and the interaction with all of the passengers made this ride extra spooky fun!”

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Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Tour - What makes Blair Street Underground Vaults different
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Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Tour

13.Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,721 reviews · 1h 15m · from $29

Meet at Mercat Cross for a 75-minute English-language tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Blair Street Underground Vaults. Cloaked storytellers such as Kirsty, Linda, Jack, and Aniela mix grim history with ghost lore, using headsets so every whispered tale carries in the dark.

“We really enjoyed this tour, the guide was great and very informative. I’d recommend this tour”

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky - Meeting the Storyteller at Mercat Cross
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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

14.Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet at Mercat Cross for a 2-hour English tour through Edinburgh’s grim Old Town history and Blair Street Underground Vaults. Storytellers such as Michael, Steph, Sophie, and Jack lead the walk, then serve whisky, beer, or soft drinks in a candlelit cellar.

“I really enjoyed the history and ghost stories and Steph was very knowledgeable and loads of fun. I would definitely do another tour.”

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Ghost Bus Tour of York - Clifford’s Tower and York’s grim past
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Ghost Bus Tour of York

15.Ghost Bus Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,404 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Board a classic Routemaster in central York for a 60 to 75 minute evening tour of haunted sites. Your English-speaking conductor combines ghost stories, local history, jokes, and jump scares while you pass Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin’s grave.

“I expected the tour to be stories of the paranormal etc but most of it was done as a joke. I couldn't tell if the places and events were real or not. We got off the bus at one point, this was dangerous as we had to follow the guide over a busy road at night. There was no attempt at safety to ensure everyone was back on the bus. Not in the least scarey, too much emphasis on jokes.”

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