Top Europe Ghost Tours - page 3

Experience supernatural chills on this adults-only terror walking tour in Edinburgh. Take a journey along the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town with a guide and delve deep into the city’s dark past. When darkness has descended on the city, explore hidden underground vaults, and hear stories you’d miss out on otherwise about paranormal experiences.

Go beyond the boring group walking tours and head straight for the good stuff: the dark side. On this walking tour, you’ll meet up with your local guide and explore Florence’s lurid past, hearing tales of ghosts, scandalous murders, wild betrayals, and strange curiosities, all connected to gorgeous spots around the city. No guidebooks here—and yet every story will be 100% true.

Learn more about London’s history on this fascinating Jack the Ripper-themed walking tour of the East End. As well as the notorious serial killer, learn about his women victims, who have largely been overlooked by history. You’ll visit former crime scenes and historic landmarks as your guide tells you fascinating stories about Victorian London. Get a close-up look at this part of the city by exploring on foot.

Discover Edinburgh's Underground City, known as the city's most haunted location, on a tour that takes you below the streets. With a guide, you'll explore tunnels known as 'Damnation Alley' and learn about their history and ghosts.

Challenge yourself to a solve a mystery and learn about the history of London on this Jack the Ripper-themed murder mystery tour. Your guide will lead you to real crime scenes in the Whitechapel area, regaling you with tales of the neighborhood's murderous past. At the end of your tour, you'll head to Ten Bells Pub, one of the Ripper's old haunts.

One of the world’s best-known opera houses, Paris’ Opéra Garnier offers opulent detailing and centuries of history—and this in depth private tour makes it easy to understand. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet directly at the Opéra Garnier, and head right in. Once inside, you’ll learn all about its history from your guide’s commentary, will admire its ornate architecture, and will have the chance to discover a French cultural icon at your own pace.

Discover a morbid side to Dublin with this macabre history tour. Step away from the bustling pubs and hear stories from your guide that rarely feature in guidebooks, as you tour the city on foot. Listen to gruesome tales about serial killers, restless ghosts, hangings, torture, and executions as you walk past Dublin Castle, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the 40 Steps, and more. Perfect for travelers looking for a unique take on a typical city tour.

Vlad III, the Prince of Wallachia, was born sometime between 1428 and 1431, probably in Sighişaora, Transylvania. His patronymic, ‘Dracul’, means Dragon, derived from the membership of his father, Vlad II Dracul, in the Order of the Dragon, an order of chivalry for the defence of Christianity in Eastern Europe against the Ottomans, so the young Vlad became known as Dracula, or “son of Dragon”. The exact date, cause, and location of Vlad’s death is unknown, but is believed to have taken place between October and December 1476, when he disappeared in battle. It is known, however, that his head was taken to Constantinople as a trophy. His daughter Maria was meanwhile brought to the Neapolitan court, whose ruling family was allied with her own family, where she was adopted and eventually married to a Neapolitan nobleman.

There’s more to do in Barcelona in the evenings than go drinking. Discover the city’s spooky side on this walking ghost tour, replete with legends, hauntings, and mysteries that you won’t find in the guidebooks. Get a fresh perspective on the Gothic Quarter as you hear of ghostly apparitions and ancient torture, visit a cemetery and a cursed theater, and follow your guide’s lantern through the echoing and sinister streets.

Set off for Transylvania from Bucharest during this guided tour that includes round-trip transport to Bran Castle and Peles Castle. Along with both optional castle visits, enjoy a walking tour of Brasov before your guide sets you free in the medieval town to enjoy some independent time.

Gain an intimate perspective of Bucharest’s haunted history and spooky sights on an evening tour of the city. Hear tales of vampires, ghosts, and mysteries as you explore hidden spots and major landmarks with your costumed guide, and be immersed in the city’s Gothic atmosphere as you stroll its most haunted streets after dark.

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories behind one of London's most notorious criminal cases on this Jack the Ripper tour that is like no other. Follow your guide through the streets of East London and hear their insights into the serial killer's life and crimes while state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, hand-held projectors bring the atmosphere of Victorian London to life.

Experience the Paris of eras past on this walking tour of the Père Lachaise Cemetery. Your guide will lead you through the maze of headstones and tombs to visit the graves of famous residents such as Jim Morrison, Honoré de Balzac, and Oscar Wilde. Discover details about the cemetery you might miss on your own.

Step off the tourist trail and explore the Scottish capital’s hidden secrets on this underground walking tour in Edinburgh. Follow a guide from the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town down below street level, where a series of ancient vaults lie. As you explore the dark passageways, learn why the vaults were built, hear of the poor souls who sought refuge in the depths and discover a hidden witchcraft temple. Gain insight into city life during the 18th century, and learn of the deadly diseases which threatened Edinburgh’s inhabitants.

Learn about London’s most gruesome tales, eras, and legends during this small-group walking tour. Cover a thousand years in just a couple of hours, from medieval-era plagues and execution techniques to Dickensian slums and an 18th-century ghost. Sights visited include London’s oldest surviving parish church, a thousand-year-old meat market, and a 14th-century monastery and plague pit.

Discover the darker side of the City of Light on a small-group tour of the famed Paris Catacombs. Explore these fascinating underground passageways lined with the bones of thousands of former Parisians, and learn the history of the mesmerizing and macabre labyrinth. Get special access to restricted areas that the general public cannot usually enter. Enjoy the personalized attention of a small-group tour, and the chance to ask questions.

Go beyond typical sightseeing and uncover Venice’s darker side without missing the stories hidden in plain sight. This guided experience brings the city’s eerie past to life, leading you through atmospheric streets while sharing chilling legends and lesser-known histories. Explore iconic locations from a new perspective and enjoy a more immersive, story-driven way to experience Venice.

Take a deep dive into Iceland's rich folklore and storytelling heritage on this private walking tour of Reykjavik. Stroll around the city between culture-rich sites, including an elf stone and Reykjavik's oldest graveyard, while your guide reveals the stories of the sagas, the hidden people, elves, and trolls.

Admire two of Romania’s top castles plus the medieval town of Brasov in a single day with this private tour from Bucharest. Save time with hotel pickup and set off with your driver to Peles Castle and Bran Castle (known as Dracula’s Castle), with free time to visit both at your own pace. End with a stop in Brasov where you can sightsee and shop before the return drive to Bucharest.

See a new side of Madrid, and learn about the Spanish Inquisition and other gruesome happenings, on this evening tour. Meet your costumed guide in central Madrid, and set off to discover key landmarks—from the Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace—illuminated at night. As you go, your guide will share ghost stories, events from the Spanish Inquisition, tales of torture and frights, and other macabre legends.

Discover the haunted history of Dublin’s most famous landmarks on a ghost tour of Ireland’s capital. Starting from Barnardo’s Square, weave your wicked way through Northside, one of the oldest enclaves in the city, and listen to spine-chilling tales of the 18th-century Hellfire Club and the Brazen Head, Dublin’s oldest pub. Small-group tour limited to 15 people.

Visit three iconic Transylvanian attractions during this full-day, private multi-stop tour from Brasov. Observe brown bears in the wild from an unseen vantage point during a stop at the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. Learn about the real-life historical figure behind the Dracula legend at Bran Castle. And enjoy panoramic views over the Carpathian mountains from sprawling, hilltop Rasnov Fortress. Door-to-door transportation is included.

Dive into the darker side of Rome on this ghosts and crimes of Rome night walk, where the city’s shadowy past comes alive under moonlight. Trace the footsteps of infamous figures like Julius Caesar and Emperor Nero while uncovering stories of witch trials, haunting executions, and chilling murders. Wander through Rome’s most haunted sites for a spine-tingling look at the history most visitors never get to see.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction and you can bypass the long lines outside with this exciting excursion. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well, so you can get more out of your visit.