Ghost Bus Tour of London
London, England
- 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Supercharge your spooky sightseeing on a ghost tour through London on a vintage Routemaster bus. With your ghoulish guide, visit the alleged haunts of restless spirits and pass chilling places associated with murder, execution, and torture, without having to feel the chill of exploring at night on foot. Along the way, spy top London attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Fleet Street when they're dramatically illuminated.
- See some of the capital’s most haunted sites you might not find alone
- This evening activity is the ideal additional to a day of sightseeing
- Pack in plenty of London attractions in one convenient tour
- Travel in a classic 1960s Routemaster bus with a Gothic twist
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A vintage Routemaster bus lets you cover more sights than walking ghost tours.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transport by Routemaster
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BY, UK
The nearest tube stations are Embankment and Charing Cross and both are a short walk from our pick up point outside the Grand Hotel.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Choose a convenient evening start time and meet your guide near Trafalgar Square for a journey through the city’s gruesome history. Board the ghost bus—a 1960s Routemaster with its own dark history—grab a seat in the shadowy lower or upper deck, and peek out the window as your coach winds through the sinister streets of the capital city.
With such a long and bloody history, many of London’s most esteemed landmarks—such as the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral and London Bridge—come with a side of infamy and mystery. Pass the Tower of London, where many tyrants (and the occasional innocent) met their death by ax, and Westminster Abbey to learn about the ancient royal tombs that were discovered there.
As you ride, hear chilling tales of London’s most prolific hauntings, deadliest diseases, and most depraved characters. Keep your wits about you as your guide recounts the Whitehall Mystery, a grisly murder case from the 19th century where neither the victim nor the killer were ever identified. Hear chilling tales of the black dog of Newgate Prison and of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber (and butcher!) of Fleet Street.
Your tour returns to the departure point with plenty of time to grab food or drink to warm your chilled soul.
With such a long and bloody history, many of London’s most esteemed landmarks—such as the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral and London Bridge—come with a side of infamy and mystery. Pass the Tower of London, where many tyrants (and the occasional innocent) met their death by ax, and Westminster Abbey to learn about the ancient royal tombs that were discovered there.
As you ride, hear chilling tales of London’s most prolific hauntings, deadliest diseases, and most depraved characters. Keep your wits about you as your guide recounts the Whitehall Mystery, a grisly murder case from the 19th century where neither the victim nor the killer were ever identified. Hear chilling tales of the black dog of Newgate Prison and of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber (and butcher!) of Fleet Street.
Your tour returns to the departure point with plenty of time to grab food or drink to warm your chilled soul.
Tower of London (Pass By)
Tower Bridge (Pass By)
St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass By)
Trafalgar Square (Pass By)
Westminster Abbey (Pass By)
Houses of Parliament (Pass By)
Southwark Anglican Cathedral (Pass By)
Fleet Street (Pass By)
The Ghost Bus Tours - London (Pass By)
London Bridge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.
- Please note that the tours are conducted in English
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 54 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
4.2
based on 1,008 reviews
Amanda_A, Apr 2026
Our host scar made this excursion very fun and entertaining. Me and my partner had a great time and appreciated the experience.
Stephen_S, Mar 2026
We booked this as a way to drive around London, see sites where questionable activities may (or may not) have taken place; fully expecting a tongue in cheek narrative. This tour simply drove down a few streets, maybe in circles; and the guide told nonsensical stories. No attempt at pointing out significant geographical markers, sites or buildings. Boring and dumb. Waste of money and time.
Katherine_D, Mar 2026
The guide was great. Very engaging and great actor. However, I expected a lot more ghost stories considering how old London is. I have done quite a few ghost tours in the US that had more stories to share.
Harri_C, Mar 2026
Overall the tour was good, could do with a few more ghost stories, but some great history knowledge and Ben was a good ‘conductor’, very entertaining, there was never a quiet or dull moment (unless Ben was possessed)
Chuck_R, Mar 2026
Our tour guide, Ben, did a great job highlighting haunted London sites. I learned quite a few interesting things about the darker side of London's history. Thank you. Definitely worth it!!
Ellen_B, Mar 2026
Stan was an absolute gem! He was animated and informative and then was never a dull moment! Cannot say enough good things about the tour. Highly suggest taking this!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi there Ellen,
Thank you so so much for the great review, I am so happy that you enjoyed the tour with us.
We hope to see you again during the spooky season.
Kind regards
The Ghost bus team.
AngelaD_L, Mar 2026
Very entertaining! Our guide Ben was very entertaining and made sure we had room on the top of the bus for the best experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Angela,
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the company of our spooky entertainer Ben. Thank you so much for the great review and we hope to see you again in the future.
Kind regards
The Ghost bus team
Priscilla_P, Mar 2026
This wasva quirky and interesting tour. Stories were good to listen to and the host did a great job to try and keep us entertained.
Tammy_C, Mar 2026
This was a lot of fun! The stories were silly and the guy telling them was good. We enjoyed it. The Sherlock Holmes bar across the street is a perfect place to head after!
Lourdes_D, Mar 2026
Great experience as our tour guide Ben was funny and a fun story teller. Great way to see London at night and learn some fun stories and facts about the city and its history.
Peter_M, Mar 2026
A lively tour but not made any easier given there were only four of us on the bus. Harry did well to keep it going! Over lengthy stop near St Bart’s and an early finish after an hour slightly disappointed but still good value overall. Ruth was literally done to death. Can’t help but think more passengers would have helped spirits (get that one Harry ?)
Sarah_C, Mar 2026
Was great fun. Really enjoyed. Brought a sense of humour, historical facts and ghost stories. Highly recommended
Leslie_C, Mar 2026
This is not your typical ghost tour. While the atmosphere was set well the experience ended there. What few ghost stories were told were not told well. It seemed like they were trying for humorous, but it fell flat. It ended up being a bus ride with an annoying guide.
Michelle_G, Mar 2026
I missed the tour i booked, due to delays of my tube. Everyone was very helpful and i could just join a later tour, instead.
The bus, the costumes, are all very charming, a lot of love went into the tour.
It was also interesting to see other parts of London, not just the touristy hot spots.
The stories were captivating, funny. The tour guide kept everyone entertained.
Mona_S, Feb 2026
Book Early! Be ready to laugh and scream. Have fun! Have your camera ready! Great way to learn about the creepier side of London. Our guide was a riot!!!
Maureen_M, Jan 2026
This was brilliant. Excellent stories, fun way of seeing London and hearing some of it's nasty history. The tour guide was amazing! Myself and my daughter had a great night!
William_H, Jan 2026
It was fun and campy way to spend a rainy evening in London! Our tour guides was great and hilarious!
Rowina_K, Jan 2026
Scar and Chris was great! We had lots of fun!
Was so glad we made it in time (after flight and train delays).
Jacinta_L, Jan 2026
I was expecting a lot more from this tour based on the description. I thought it would have been a better mix of both spooky and funny. The tour guide "Esmerelda" did her best but I think it would have worked better had there been a second character with her and they could have played off each other.
Natausha_H, Dec 2025
Very cute. Age appropriate for the whole family. The bus is definitely a fun vintage item so there’s so real heat. Bundle up if it’s cold outside.
Alena_M, Dec 2025
Scar was amazing! He really let us know all about the spooky side of London and told quite a few interesting stories about the history of London too!
Matthew_M, Dec 2025
Definitely the funniest ghost tour I’ve ever done (and I’ve done a lot). Scar (absolutely his given name) could do stand up. Thank you!
Andrew_T, Dec 2025
This was my 2nd trip and it was great seeing london and all the site of terror and the guide was outstanding as always
Simon_H, Nov 2025
It was a very entertaining and enjoying. The tour guide was very good with keeping everyone laughing. Would recommend to others.
JACQUELINE_J, Nov 2025
It was a waste of time and money a mistake should have done some thing else with our limited time in London
Bonnie_F, Nov 2025
Well worth it, we enjoyed every second , my teenagers loved it, the old fashioned bus was awesome and the actor was just amazing
Tracy_K, Oct 2025
We had a great experience on this tour it was lighthearted and funny but good to hear the stories and see the sites
Abigail_K, Oct 2025
Chris and Ben were so fun! Great activity on a rainy night in London! Good facts, great personalities and just enough puns.
Stephanie_W, Sep 2025
Expect the unexpected. It was fun, informative, and highly entertaining. Great atmosphere and amazing host.
Daniella_B, Sep 2025
Both me and my mother thought it was fantastic! It was very interesting and the tour guide was amazing, really funny too!
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