London Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History & Legends
London, England
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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 Museum1 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 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, Fleet Street
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.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.6
based on 15 reviews
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!!
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.
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.
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
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.
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..
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!
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!
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! 👻
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! 😊
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!!!
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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