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London's Ghosts & Gruesome Past Nighttime Walking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
London, England
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Go where standard sightseeing tours don't and discover a darker side of London on this atmospheric private nighttime walking tour. Trace eerie tales from Farringdon to the historic Old Bailey and beyond. Follow your guide through shadowy streets as you hear chilling stories of grave robbers, public executions, and reported hauntings, bringing the city’s grim past to life.
  • A private nighttime tour leaves the rest of the day free for exploring
  • Visit hidden spots you're otherwise likely to miss out on
  • Enjoy a spooky atmosphere as evening falls and crowds clear
  • Explore London beyond the usual tourist trail

What's Included

  • An entertaining tour with a local guide.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Cafe Pronto
    Farringdon Station, 43 Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BY, UK

    Meet your guide in front of the main station entrance/exit directly in between the new and old stations - near Timpson and Pret.

End point

  • 19 Old Bailey, London EC2A 9EA, UK

    The tour finishes near the Old Bailey, within walking distance of St. Paul's Underground Station.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 02/12/2026 - 05/13/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Itinerary

1

Farringdon

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Smithfield Market

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Charterhouse Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Cloth Fair

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

WIlliam Wallace Memorial

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Holy Sepulchre London

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Old Bailey

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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

4.9
based on 29 reviews
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A must do tour

Denise_B, Sep 2025
Tour guide extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Great historical details and easy to walk tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks for the review! We’re glad you enjoyed the walk and the guide’s knowledge and stories.

We enjoyed the tour with...

Katie_W, Aug 2025
We enjoyed the tour with Matt. Great information about London. Great communication about the meeting point.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed exploring London with Matt and appreciated the clear communication.

Very gruesome history!!

Gloria_S, Nov 2024
We had such a great time on this tour. We coincidentally did the tour on Halloween which added another level of enjoyment to the tour. Our guide was dressed appropriately for a tour of this kind - mask and cape and presented with much enthusiasm. A great way to spend on evening

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you! We’re so glad Halloween added extra fun to the tour. Hope to see you again!

Gruesome Indeed!

Nannette_G, Oct 2024
It was a dark and stormy night…well maybe not stormy, but there was a drizzle. It was a great back-up to the tales of London’s gruesome past! Walking around the actual historic areas where some of the most vile events occurred brought all those tales to life. Carolina did an excellent job of capturing the horrific life of Londoners. She included current tales of paranormal sitings in each area as well. I’d just like to say that…🎵nothing could be finer than a walk with Carolina in the…🎵 evening! Well done, Carolina!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience, even with the drizzle! Carolina's passion for London’s history truly shines through, and we’re glad she brought the stories to life for you. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable tour!

Great tour for everyone

Heidi_J, Jul 2024
Matt is a good storyteller, he’s patient with the group and our own stories, walks in a pleasant pace and knows all kinds of details, you might want to ask. Matt has a little accent that we quickly tuned in on (we are Danish). You walk a bit and then you stand still for the next exciting story, like other guided tours. There were stories of a few ghosts and when and where to get lucky to see them, and a lot of horrific stories, deaths and historical executions. Plus an interesting detail for fans of Sherlock Holmes 😊 Always served with good humour and great enthusiasm. We were a party of five at the age of 15-47 and enjoyed ourselves very much - the two hours flew! We definitely recommend it!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

This was a lovely comment to read - thank you so much! I will pass your kind words on to Matt :)

Ottima serata di Halloween

Claudia_B, Nov 2024
Matt è stata la nostra guida del tour ed è stato bravissimo! Le zone dove abbiamo passeggiato erano bellissime, col calare del buio e le storie raccontate da Matt si è creata una bella atmosfera. Alcuni fatti raccontati già li conoscevamo, mentre altri no e sono stati tutti molto interessati. Consiglio di prenotare questa esperienza!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Matt and the beautiful atmosphere. Hope to see you again!

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