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 no recommended for those of a nervous disposition.
@ All Hallows by the Tower on Various dates from Wednesday 29th January 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.
@ Outside the Bunch of Grapes on Every Saturday
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.
@ Temple Underground Station on Various dates from Saturday 1st February 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.
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.
@ Infront of Newspaper Stand Outside Farringdon Station on Friday 14th February 2020 and 21 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.
