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London at Night: Haunted City Ghost Walking Tour

London, England
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

As a city that’s been standing for almost two millennia, London has a long history filled with dark goings-on. On this guided walking tour, set off with fellow curious travellers to discover some of the city’s most haunted spots, learning about the spectres circling Smithfield Market, the vengeful spirits lingering in the Old Bailey, and much more.
  • London guided walking ghost tour
  • Spot the eerie ghost of the Gaoler at the Clink Prison Museum
  • Hear about the Elizabethan phantoms haunting Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
  • See London landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral in a different light

What's Included

  • Ghost Tour of London’s most iconic sites, with a haunted twist
  • A small-group experience for a more intimate adventure (max 25 guests)
  • Chilling true tales from the city’s dark and violent past
  • A passionate local storyteller and ghost expert
  • Ghost sightings are not guaranteed

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London EC1M, 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

    Notorious for torture and execution, The Clink Prison is now a museum, yet many believe its tormented spirits linger. Visitors report screams, rattling chains, and a dark presence—thought to be the ghost of the merciless jailer, “The Gaoler.”

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10

Blackfriars Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

12

The Clink Prison Museum

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

13

Winchester Palace

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.0
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Great Tour with Julia

Stephanie_S, Feb 2026
It’s interesting and enjoyable. Julia was a lot of fun. She has lots of knowledge to share. It’s if info we wouldn’t have learned otherwise.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you, Stephanie! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and had fun with Julia. 😊

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