The history of London is littered with plenty of nastiness, so it's no surprise that this changing city has left behind a few ghosts in its wake. For those of a morbid disposition who would like to discover more about the spirits and spectres that stalk the streets of our nation's capital, then look no further than this handy round up of the scariest, spookiest and silliest ghost tours in London. Please note that this list is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition.
Last updated on 17th September 2020
@ Aldgate underground station on Sat, 31st Oct 2020 @ 19:00 - 21:00
If you're in the mood for a seriously creepy ghost tour this Halloween, look no further. This two-hour guided walking tour will explore London's dark and spooky side with haunted locations, famous murder sites of Jack the Ripper and plenty of spine-tingling tales.
@ Temple Underground Station on Various dates from Saturday 3rd October 2020
Take a trip around some of the city's most haunted pubs on this fun London ghost tour. Learn the stories behind these historic drinking dens, and discover how they came to be haunted and what continues to haunt them. To steady you nerves, there will of course be an opportunity to sample a glass or two of the good stuff at each of these spooky establishments.
@ Outside the Entrance to Cutty Sark Tall Ship on Saturday 3rd October 2020 and 28 other Saturdays
Ever wanted to know more about the darker side of Greenwich World Heritage Site? From drunken sailors sent to "Shanghai" to the Cutty Sark Curse and ghosts of jilted lovers, this creepy walking tour will take you through hidden laneways, London's oldest park and a haunted pub.
@ Outside the Bunch of Grapes on Saturday 26th September 2020 and 61 other Saturdays
From a prostitutes' graveyard, to the city's oldest operating room, this ghost tour of London takes you back to London Bridge, way before it was a place of high-flying business types and fancy restaurants. Be transported south of the river to the days when it was a den of iniquity, with more than a couple of skeletons in its closet.
@ All Hallows by the Tower on Various dates from Saturday 26th September 2020
Featuring the stories of spirits, spooks and unspeakable crimes, this London ghost tour will take you through the haunted streets of London old and new, to uncover the mysteries of the unexplained, and the scandals and intrigue that lies at the root of every good ghost story.
@ Infront of Newspaper Stand Outside Farringdon Station on Friday 13th November 2020 and 27 other Fridays
One of the best London ghost tours, this interactive search for paranormal activity will push the limits of what you thought real. Travel through the city streets to some of the most haunted and spiritually active sites in London. Using Ouija boards, K2 Meters and Dowsing Rods, your aim is to make contact with the other side, and uncover the dark pasts many a London landmark.
The scariest and silliest ghost tour in London, this Ghost Bus Tour, complete with rag-tag crew of spirits, poltergeists and demons, will take you on a journey through the dark side of London's past. Interactive and customer-friendly, you'll see all the city's spookiest sites given a hilarious spin by your Necrobus hosts.
@ St Paul's tube station exit no.2 on Thursday 22nd and Thursday 29th October 2020
Looking for a super spooky ghost tour around London? Check out these guided walking tours visiting haunted locations and execution sites across the City, featuring plenty of terrifying landmarks to explore as you're regaled with horrifying tales of our dark past.
