London Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History & Legends
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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London, England
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See a spookier side of London that most tourists will never learn about on this group walking ghost tour. Instead of shying away from the darker side of the city’s long history, this tour takes you from plague pits to old execution sites to allegedly haunted pubs and much, much more, as your local guide shares the stories behind the sights.
- Safely get your bearings in London with a group and a guide
- A great way to meet fellow travelers with similar spooky interests
- Hear stories you’d easily miss if you explored alone
- This is a chilled-out walking tour taken at a relaxed pace
What's Included
- Uncover London's darker, more sinister side.
- A small-group nighttime walk through ghostly alleys and eerie streets.
- Dark tales of torture, execution, and conspiracy from London's haunted history.
- Your local guide reveals the city's most haunted spots and eerie paranormal lore.
- Stops include shadowy locations like Smithfield Market and Newgate Prison.
- 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
- Winchester Palace, Pickfords Wharf, London SE1 9DN, UK
Step past London Bridge into the bones of a 700 year old palace. The Great Hall's ruined walls and rose window are all that survived a fire in 1814, and locals whisper the ghosts of prisoners tried here at the Clink have never truly left.
Itinerary
1
Charterhouse Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Smithfield Market
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Old Bailey
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Viaduct Tavern
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
St Bride's Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Fleet Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
St. Paul's Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Millennium Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Blackfriars Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Shakespeare's Globe
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
The Clink Prison Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Winchester Palace
5 minutes • Admission 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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 46 reviews
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Kate_F, Aug 2026
Kat is really friendly, welcoming and a knowledgeable guide. We learnt so much about the history or different buildings and some of the ghastly events that occurred.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Kate! We're thrilled you had such an exceptional experience with Kat. We're glad her friendly and knowledgeable approach made exploring London's history and its darker tales so fascinating. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Jennifer_M, Aug 2026
Brilliant informative well executed tour, Kat was fantastic. We really enjoyed learning new things about the dark history of London. And my daughter thinks she saw a couple creepy sightings.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Jennifer! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour with Kat. We're glad her informative and engaging storytelling brought London's dark history to life—and it sounds like your daughter may have had a spooky experience of her own! We truly appreciate your kind words.
Katy_M, Aug 2026
The tour was full of historical spots that we already had walked past, but had no idea of the history. Our guide Kat was excellent and knowledgeable. You could tell she likes history.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Anastasia! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour with Kat. We're glad her friendly approach and effort to connect the group made the experience feel more personal and engaging. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Anastasia_P, Jul 2026
Cat or Kat was a really cool guide who made the experience less of an anonymous tour by letting us introduce ourselves to the group.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Anastasia! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour with Kat. We're glad her friendly approach and effort to connect the group made the experience feel more personal and engaging. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Amber_W, Jul 2026
Cathi showed us some interesting and fascinating parts of London and was very knowledgeable…she even brought pictures. It was more a bloody history tour than local ghost lore but still worth the time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Amber! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History & Legends with Cathi. It's wonderful to hear that her knowledge, storytelling, and added visuals helped bring London's fascinating history to life. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Stephanie_T, Jul 2026
Kathy was a great guide and really good story teller. It was cool to see some top sites with a much different lens then normal.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Stephanie! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History & Legends with Kathy. It's wonderful to hear that her storytelling and unique perspective helped you see London's famous sites in a whole new way. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
kohnkedt, Jul 2026
Kat gave us an amazing journey through the dark history of the streets of London. She was extremely knowledgeable and was a great storyteller. I walk with a cane and it takes me a while to walk. This tour allowed me to take my time and I didn't feel rushed. Kat even helped us find the correct underground to get us back to our hotel at the end of our tour. If you're a history buff, you'll love this tour. It's not so much about ghosts (though there references to them) it's more about the atrocities of early England and the monarchy.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Kat. It's wonderful to hear that her storytelling, knowledge, and thoughtful approach made the experience memorable and comfortable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
Kayla_P, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time on the ghost tour and saw parts of London I’d always hoped to see. My husband had been to the city many times, but never these areas, so it was a fun, new experience for both of us! I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Kayla! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Tom. It's wonderful to hear that he helped you discover new parts of London and made the experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Josie_M, Jul 2026
It’s a bit of walking, but very informative and entertaining. Wear good walking shoes and bring plenty of water.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Josie! We're glad you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour and found it both informative and entertaining. We appreciate your helpful tips for future guests and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Samantha_X, Jul 2026
It was very interesting and dark and we really we loved Cathy. It took you to a lot of cool sites both famous and not and really got into the darker side of history.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Samantha! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Cathy. It's wonderful to hear that her storytelling and the unique locations helped you discover the darker side of London’s history. We hope to welcome you back for another fascinating adventure soon!
Joshua_S, Jul 2026
Cathy did an excellent job bringing these ghost stories to life. She was passionate and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. Great way to see the city at night.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Joshua! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Cathy. It's wonderful to hear that her passion, knowledge, and storytelling brought the ghost stories to life and made your evening in London memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Michele_C, Jul 2026
Tom, our tour guide, was fantastic. He told a lot of great ghost stories but also had a vast historical knowledge of London. It was so interesting and fun and scary too… 10 out of 10!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Michele! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Tom. It's wonderful to hear that his storytelling, historical knowledge, and engaging style made the experience interesting, fun, and spooky. We truly appreciate your 10/10 rating and hope to welcome you back soon!
David_F, Jul 2026
This was a very informative look at some of the lesser known places, and stories of old London. The pace was good and the group's interest was maintained.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, David! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated discovering lesser-known places and stories of London while enjoying the pace and atmosphere of the group. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Lindsey_K, Jun 2026
This tour was okay, but it wasn’t what we expected based on the title. If you’re looking for a true ghost tour with spooky stories and haunted locations, this isn’t it. It’s much more of a history tour focused on murders, executions, and other violent events that took place in London over the centuries.
Our kids were excited to hear ghost stories and left disappointed because there really wasn’t much about ghosts at all. The guide was knowledgeable and clearly passionate about London’s history, but the marketing is a bit misleading. If you’re interested in dark historical crimes, you’ll probably enjoy it. If you’re hoping for a paranormal or ghost-focused experience, I’d look elsewhere.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Lindsey, for sharing your detailed feedback. We're sorry to hear that the tour did not match the experience you and your family were expecting. We appreciate your comments regarding the tour focus, as we understand how important it is for guests to have a clear understanding of what to expect.
Our London Ghost Walking Tour explores the darker side of London’s history, including legends, mysteries, and historical events, and we regret if this was not aligned with your expectations. We're glad to hear you found your guide knowledgeable and passionate, and we truly appreciate your feedback as we continue working to improve our guest experience.
Ashley_H, Jun 2026
This was a great tour! We had two kids (11 and 14) who enjoyed it and it kept their attention. The guide was so good at keeping everyone engaged with a mix of history and stories. We would suggest this tour for anyone who likes hearing all the gruesome details!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Ashley! We're delighted you and your family enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour. It's wonderful to hear that your guide kept everyone engaged with a fun mix of history and stories, especially for your kids. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Charles_B, Jun 2026
The tour guide had extensive knowledge of the local history and the stories around the tour, plus a very fun and energetic style to present the information in a way that was entertaining.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Charles! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour. It's wonderful to hear that your guide’s knowledge, energy, and storytelling made the darker side of London’s history both entertaining and informative. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
christine_k, Jun 2026
What a great way to get to know the city! The guide was super knowledgeable and fun! Thank you for a great night!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Christine! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour. It's wonderful to hear that your guide’s knowledge and fun approach helped you discover the city in a memorable way. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
Savannah_C, Jun 2026
loved cathy as our tour guide, so fun and interesting! a lot of history that is good and juicy!!!!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Savannah! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Cathy. It's wonderful to hear that her fun storytelling and fascinating historical insights made the experience so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Antony_C, Jun 2026
Me and my partner really enjoyed the tour Cory's knowledge was extensive and very informative, all around great experience.
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Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Antony! We're delighted you and your partner enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Cory. It's wonderful to hear that his extensive knowledge and informative storytelling made the experience a great one. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Jason_S, Jun 2026
Corey was awesome!! Very knowledgeable and gave the group lots of great historical information. The tour was even better than described. Got to see so many things we would not have otherwise and heard about the dark history of the city.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Jason! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Corey. It's wonderful to hear that his knowledge and storytelling helped bring London’s dark history to life and made the experience even better than expected. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
Justin_G, Jun 2026
Great tour! Tom was a great guide!! Great way to learn about historic London. Covers more sites than I thought.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Justin! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Tom. It's wonderful to hear that his guidance helped you discover more of historic London and explore more sites than expected. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Jessica_F, Jun 2026
Suraj was very knowledgeable and personable, and his sense of humour added to the stories he told. I would say this experience skews more towards history than spooky, and that's fine with me, even as a fan of the spookier side of life. Definitely get your money's worth!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Jessica! We're delighted you enjoyed the London Ghost Walking Tour with Suraj. It's wonderful to hear that his knowledge, personality, and sense of humor made the stories even more engaging. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you found the experience worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Olivia_S, Jun 2026
It was so awesome Cathy is the goat I really loved learning the dark secrets and tales of London!! Cathy was so funny and kind, very informative as well.
Jamie_R, May 2026
Had a very interesting and informative tour with Tom. Frequent stops, with lots of interesting facts, so easy on the legs as well. Would recommend!
petrina_m, May 2026
A very welcoming and friendly guide.. our guide was very knowledgeable and provided an interesting and extremely informative tour. It was kept well to time and lots of opportunities to ask questions and take some impressive photos. Definitely dress for the weather - and know that it gets much colder when the sun goes down and there is limited shelter on the tour if it rains.. Thanks so much, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.. 👍
Lizeth_B, May 2026
We had such a great time on our London Ghost Tour on 5/8/26. Our tour guide Surju (so sorry if I’m spelling that wrong!) was so incredibly knowledgeable about London’s History and dark past. He made this tour not feel cheesy or gimmicky whatsoever! Even my husband who was kind of dreading going on this tour loved it. Highly recommended taking this tour with Surju!
Tom_G, May 2026
Tom was a fantastic guide. He was funny, and unbelievably knowledgeable and engaging. Would definitely recommend!
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.
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.
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!!
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