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London Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History & Legends

London, England
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Bethany_S ·
Apr 2026
Korry was AMAZING!! We started at the meeting point and walked all around London, he had so much knowledge and drew you in with how he told everything he knew! We are trying to squeeze in another tour he does tomorrow. HES THAT GOOD! The information is just mind blowing, so if you don’t mind a good walk and love history and spooky. YOU NEED TO GO!!
· CHAD_W ·
Apr 2026
Kat was a lot of fun. The walk was extensive and a lot of dark unknown history in the area. Would do again, even the teenage boys had a great time.

Overview

    What's Included

    • A spooky, dark history tour of London’s most haunted and famous sites
    • A small group experience with like-minded travellers
    • A unique look at the city’s eerie and sinister past
    • A knowledgeable local guide with a love for ghostly tales
    • Ghost sightings are not guaranteed

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London EC1M 6AH, UK

      Please meet on the corner of Charterhouse Square and Carthusian Street and arrive 10 minutes early for the experience; your guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.

    End point

    • The Clink Prison Museum
      1 Clink St, London SE1 9DG, UK

      Once a place of torture and death, this museum is still said to echo with anguished screams, chains, and restless souls.

    Itinerary

    1

    Charterhouse Square

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Smithfield Market

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Old Bailey

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    The Viaduct Tavern

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    St Bride's Church, Fleet Street

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Fleet Street

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Millennium Bridge

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    10

    Blackfriars Bridge

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    11

    Shakespeare's Globe

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    12

    The Clink Prison Museum

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    13

    Winchester Palace

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 15 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Tom was a fantastic...

    Tom_G, May 2026
    Tom was a fantastic guide. He was funny, and unbelievably knowledgeable and engaging. Would definitely recommend!

    Our guide was a really...

    Samantha_F, Apr 2026
    Our guide was a really lovely and friendly person who clearly cared about the group and the stories of London. He was very approachable and made everyone feel welcome. At times, however, the storytelling felt a little disjointed and the tour could have flowed more smoothly. There were a few moments where he seemed to lose his place, which made it a little harder to follow the overall story. With a more cohesive structure and a little more confidence in the delivery, I think the tour could be even better.

    This was a great...

    Sofia_W, Apr 2026
    This was a great experience. I took two kids (11 and 13 yr old) and they loved it. The tour had a good balance between the dark history and the ghost stories. Kat was amazing.

    Best tour ever!

    Bethany_S, Apr 2026
    Korry was AMAZING!! We started at the meeting point and walked all around London, he had so much knowledge and drew you in with how he told everything he knew! We are trying to squeeze in another tour he does tomorrow. HES THAT GOOD! The information is just mind blowing, so if you don’t mind a good walk and love history and spooky. YOU NEED TO GO!!

    Worth it!

    CHAD_W, Apr 2026
    Kat was a lot of fun. The walk was extensive and a lot of dark unknown history in the area. Would do again, even the teenage boys had a great time.

    Our excellent guide Kat...

    Ahnna_E, Apr 2026
    Our excellent guide Kat showed us some unexpected sites that most visitors probably run past without realizing they hold some very dark and sometimes shocking history. It was a good two-hour walk that not only taught us more about historical London, but also took us by some Instagram-worthy scenery by the Thames.

    Lots of info, Kory was...

    Aoife_K, Apr 2026
    Lots of info, Kory was great fun & brought us around some v interesting places. Very informative and we all saw a ghost

    A nice ghost and historical tour

    todd_s, Apr 2026
    Elsie was very nice and did a great job on the tour. Not only did she discuss the haunted parts, she also gave lots of historic insight.

    Top notch walking tour - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    McLean_A, Mar 2026
    Cathy was a tremendous tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the area. She allowed us plenty of time for questions, give us amazing insights into the local history and even details of some gruesome and ghastly historical goings-on in the area. Would definitely recommend..

    Kat is the best!

    Nyah_D, Mar 2026
    Kat was amazing! She knows so much and makes it a great experience! The tour is a lot of walking but the way it is broken up it is very do-able. So many great sites that are only enhanced by Kat’s expertise and excellent story telling!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Nyah, so glad you had an amazing time with Kat! 👻😊 Happy to hear her knowledge and storytelling made the tour so enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your experience!

    Kat is the Best

    Margaret_M, Mar 2026
    Kat was amazing! She was so informative and answered all of our questions no matter how silly they were! It felt like meeting up with friends, I highly recommend booking a tour with her!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Margaret, so glad you had an amazing time with Kat! 👻😊 Happy to hear she made the tour informative, fun, and friendly. Thanks for recommending her!

    this tour is in the dark,...

    Sally_S, Feb 2026
    this tour is in the dark, lending a spooky atmosphere. The information about the buildings and the dark things that went on there were really interesting. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you, Sally! We're glad you enjoyed the spooky atmosphere and found the history fascinating—happy to hear your guide made it engaging! 👻

    Our guide was super...

    Kelley_M, Jan 2026
    Our guide was super knowledgeable and passionate, bringing the history and hidden ghost stories of the streets to life. What really stood out was the guide's ability to connect with everyone in the group. I highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting or even locals wanting to see their city in a new light. Definitely worth every penny!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you, Kelley! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the ghost tour and appreciated the guide’s knowledge, passion, and connection with the group. We really appreciate your recommendation! 😊

    Absolute Scam

    Michael_K, Dec 2025
    A complete scam. No show by guide. Left out in the dark and cold. No response from the company and no refund from Viator. AVOID!!!

    Great tour!

    Samantha_K, Dec 2025
    Very fun! Spooky and very informative. I would recommend if you want to learn some London history in an unusual way!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you, Samantha! We’re glad you enjoyed the spooky and informative tour and appreciate your recommendation for learning London’s history in a fun way.

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