Best Ghost Tours In London

London is littered with plenty of nastiness and creepy things to do, 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 London has to offer. Please note that this list is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition.

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 1st October 2024




Ghastly Ghost Tour

@ All Hallows by the Tower on Various dates from Wednesday 16th October 2024

Explore the haunted past of our capital on the Ghastly Ghost Tour. After dark, you'll be led around the spooky streets of London by a knowledgeable guide, who will reveal all the ghouls, ghosts and spectres that dwell there.

Expect to hear horrifying stories of murder and crime that happened right where you're standing, with tickets costing only £20 per person.

Ghost Tour of Mayfair

@ Meeting Point on Various dates from Wednesday 16th October 2024

Taking place every single day of the week, Best Tours are hosting a brilliant Ghost Tour of Mayfair. Saunter around these spooky streets with an expert guide teaching you all about the haunted hangouts along the way, costing just £25 per person.

This tour takes place at night to add to the creepy atmosphere, stopping at iconic locations like 50 Berkeley Square, Green Park and St James's Palace.

London Month of the Dead

London Month of the Dead is a haunting festival bringing you a series of historic walks and tours, spanning everything from hidden crypts to cemeteries and more. But that's not all, as tickets here are usually £15 or under - what a bargain.

These eerie events take place everywhere from Brompton Cemetery Chapel to St Paul's Churchyard and Abney Park Cemetery, with themes ranging from Victorian haunted houses to crime scene photography.

London Bridge Ghost Tour

@ Outside the Bunch of Grapes on Saturday 19th October 2024 and 11 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. While you're on this excursion, look out for top sights like The Shard, Southwark Cathedral and the Clink Prison Museum.

Jack the Ripper Tour

@ Aldgate Tube Station on Various dates from Wednesday 16th October 2024

The ultimate scary story in London is that of Jack the Ripper, an you can experience the horrors that were committed through this fantastic tour.

Meet the Street Tours provide a knowledgeable guide who can tell you all about the dark past of East London, taking you to the sites of these gory murders. Walk the streets of his unfortunate victims and learn all about the sinister side of Victorian life, finding out more about the suspects too.

Haunted London Pub Tour

@ Temple Underground Station on Various dates from Saturday 19th October 2024

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 - which you'll visit three of over the two hours.

Royal Maritime Greenwich Ghost Tour

@ Outside the Entrance to Cutty Sark Tall Ship (Closest Entrance to The Gypsy Moth Pub) on Saturday 26th October 2024 and 4 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 - which was said to be Charles Dickens' favourite. 

The Ghost Bus Tours

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.

Singles Haunted Ghost Walk In London

@ Barbican Station on Thursday 31st October 2024

On the 31st of October, the spookiest night of the year, you can head on a Singles Haunted Ghost Walk in London. Not only will you hear grisly tales centred around body snatchers, the plague and more, but there will be fun icebreaker games so you can meet new people.

You'll meet outside barbican tube station, before setting off on a fun, flirty and creepy adventure with your fellow singles, promising a mix of age groups and an even ratio between men and women.

Werewolves of London Full Moon Walk

@ Meeting Place on Booking on Sun, 7th Sep 2025 @ 23:30 - 1:00

Ever wanted to explore London when it's totally empty? Well now you can. The Werewolves of London Full Moon Walk takes place at midnight on a Monday, giving you a chance to see the sights without the crowds.

This tour is inspired by the iconic film An American Werewolf in London, featuring some of the most notable West End destinations shown in the 1980s classic.

Paranormal Activity Tour

@ Outside Farringdon Station (Infront of Timpson) on Friday 25th October 2024 and 4 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. And the best part? This two-hour tour costs only £24 per person.