Top England Ghost Tours - page 3

Delve deeper into London’s rich Christmas culture during a small-group walking tour based around Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol." Capture the festive spirit and wander through hidden alleys, historic courts, and centuries-old taverns, experiencing London as Ebenezer Scrooge would have. Visit real locations featured in Dickens’ stories, including a stop at one of London’s oldest pubs, where Dickens and the Hellfire Club once gathered.

Rather than just hearing about the heinous crimes of Jack the Ripper, try to solve the mystery of the serial killer’s identity on an interactive murder mystery tour in East London. With your Ripperologist guide, you’ll travel back to the foggy streets of Victorian London and visit sights in Whitechapel pertinent to the crime scenes, and visit off-the-beaten-path places that most travelers miss.

Discover the supernatural side of Oxford with this after-hours guided walking tour around Oxford. Hear spooky tales from pesky pub poltergeists to bloody battles as you walk the cobblestone streets past ancient colleges and public houses believed to be haunted, while hearing stories of encounters with spirits and ghosts and other supernatural phenomena.

Walking up to the London Dungeon often means joining a queue and hoping a slot's free for the time you want. Book ahead to lock in an entry time and head straight in to a theatrical walk through the city's darkest history. Actors and staged sets bring the Great Plague, the Great Fire of 1666, London's infamous criminals, and a sentencing at Newgate Prison to life across the experience.

Step into the dark streets of Victorian London and uncover the mystery of Jack the Ripper on this evening walking tour through Whitechapel. Led by an expert guide, follow the trail of the infamous 1888 murders as you explore the very streets where the crimes shocked London and the world. Walk through historic alleyways and hidden corners while learning about the victims, the suspects, and the investigation that still fascinates historians today. Along the way you’ll visit locations connected to the Whitechapel murders, see historical photographs, and hear the evidence and theories behind one of history’s most famous unsolved cases. Highlights include: • Visiting locations linked to the Jack the Ripper murders • Exploring the historic streets of Whitechapel • Learning about the victims and the investigation • Examining the suspects and enduring theories Perfect for travelers interested in true crime and Victorian London history.

Don't have long in London? See the city’s top sights in the space of a single bus tour—and enjoy a different perspective on the British capital when you explore after dark. Climb aboard your open-top bus to discover landmarks from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s live commentary (depending on the route) or an audio guide, available in several languages.

Harry Potter fans in London may rush to the Warner Bros. studio, but plenty of magical movie locations can be found within the British capital. Join a group of fellow muggles for a walking tour through central London and see the real-life spots that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.

London's headline sights are spread across the city, and stitching them into one day on your own means a lot of transit and timing. Cover the main landmarks in one loop, taking in St. Paul's Cathedral, a photo stop at Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. An extended Thames River cruise rounds out the day, with the option to add a London Eye ride or cream tea at Harrods.

Explore beyond London without renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads on this full-day coach tour to three of Britain’s historic and culturally important destinations. Visit Windsor Castle to see the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, continue to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, and finish in Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and the Roman Baths.

London’s top sights are spread out, making it tiring to try to hit them all with limited time. Instead, zip by attractions such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye during this double-decker sightseeing tour. Even better, coaches depart in the evening so you can beat London’s snarls of traffic while seeing its landmarks all lit up after dark.

Designed for travelers with a historical interest in the supernatural, this private 2-hour ghost tour of York — one of the most haunted cities in the world — allows you to customize your itinerary to suit you. Choose to visit sites with countless reports of ghost sightings, including York Minster, and The Shambles, and listen to frightening tales rooted in York’s 2,000-year-old history. The start time and location of your tour is up to you.

Visit the historic spa city of Bath, explore Windsor, and add-on extra visits to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge, if you wish. All options include a break for a traditional English pub lunch, along with well-honed logistics and transport for a hassle-free day. Avoid the stress of renting a car and navigating between England’s rural highlights, leaving you free to focus on the sights beyond London.

Forget the stress of booking a taxi or shuttle to your London-area airport. Reserve this private transfer—available 24 hours daily—for a quick and comfortable ride from your London accommodation to London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, or City Airport. Arrive relaxed and with time to spare, and leave all the navigation to someone else.

London's landmarks are spread out and often mean separate tickets and queues for each. This small-group tour pairs two of them, walking you through Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, with a guide who covers Britain's royal and political history. See the Gothic architecture up close, and choose to enter one monument while viewing the other from outside—or upgrade to go inside both.

Explore the Tower of London and witness the traditional Ceremony of the Keys with a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) as your guide on this group tour. Listen as your guide shares their unique insight into England's royal history and culture, and tells stories about the tower's (often dark) history through the centuries. End the experience by watching the time-honored Ceremony of the Keys, as the Chief Warden locks the citadel.

The Warner Bros. Studio, where the Harry Potter™ movies were made, is located on the outskirts of London, making getting there a challenge. This full-day tour includes round-trip coach transportation from central London and allows you to effortlessly spend the day exploring spellbinding movie sets independently.

Discover the best of London in just one day on this action-packed tour. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, check top attractions such as Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey off your bucket list, and enjoy a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral. You also receive a ticket for a Thames River sightseeing cruise to use after your tour, and can upgrade to include an evening ticket for the London Eye.

Discover a hidden side of historic London that few visitors experience—and travel in style aboard a classic black cab—on this private ghost-stories tour. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup in the early evening as your guide reveals chilling tales of grave robbers, headless queens, and phantom highwaymen. Explore cobblestone back-alleys you'd otherwise overlook on this intimate journey into London's dark past.

Walk in the footsteps of London’s most infamous serial killer on a coach-and-walking tour of London. See the sinister side of the city as you creep down gas-lit alleys and secluded streets to discover London’s gory history; travel by coach between destinations and listen to terrifying tales told by an entertaining expert guide. Plus, enjoy authentic fish and chips at a traditional London 'chippy'.

Swap the hustle and bustle of central London for a day exploring the magnificent Hampton Court Palace complex. By exploring the palace with a guide—ensure that you don’t miss any important highlights, such as the beautiful gardens, the Haunted Gallery, and an ancient grapevine. Your guide entertains you and enhances your experience with stories about Henry VIII and William III, palace etiquette, and the palace hauntings too.

Visiting Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle in one day requires a vehicle, but this tour makes it so that you don’t have to rent a car to explore these popular locations. Visit Warwick Castle before heading over to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's birthplace. Then drive through the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to Oxford, where you explore the university’s buildings on a walking tour before returning to London.

Follow an expert Ripperologist guide dressed in period costume through the streets of east London to learn all you ever wanted to know about Jack the Ripper. You'll follow in the killer's footsteps on his reign of terror through Whitechapel, learning about Victorian history and the culture and media frenzy. Enjoy plenty of time to ask questions and take photos.

Delve deeper into the infamous history of Jack the Ripper during a walking tour of East London. Start by looking around the Jack the Ripper Museum, which sets the scene. Then, embark on a walking tour of Whitechapel, where most of the murders took place. A small group ensures personalized attention from your guide, and an evening departure heightens the creepy atmosphere.

Discover the sights and history of London at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off cruise of the River Thames. With your 24-hour pass, enjoy unobstructed views of the city’s main riverside attractions away from the crowds on land. Disembark at the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament—or whichever attraction catches your attention—from within an all-weather vessel, which lets you sail regardless of rain.