Ghosts after dark
The best haunted tours in London
The comedy-horror ghost bus, the Original London Ghost Walk, Ghastly Ghosts and night walks through the City and Mayfair: here is which to book, with honest advice on how scary they really are, hearing the guide on a busy street, and refunds.
See our 6 picks
The best haunted tour in London for most visitors is the one-hour ghost bus. It starts from €25 with free cancellation.
For ghost stories on foot, the Original Ghost Walk starts from €26. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 6 picks for London ghost tours
One ghost bus and five ghost walks. All six have free cancellation.
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from €25 per person Our top pick 1 hour 4.4 (2,404) reviews on GetYourGuide
Comedy-horror ghost bus
A one-hour ride on a vintage ghost bus, with a creepy conductor, actors and stage tricks. It goes through the West End and south of the river. It leaves from 8 Northumberland Avenue.
Best for Families and first-timers
Check availability: Comedy-horror ghost bus on GetYourGuide - from €30 per person
City of London
All Hallows by the Tower
2 hours 4.9 (819) reviews on GetYourGuide
Ghastly Ghosts walking tour
A 2-hour walk through the dark lanes of the City of London, from the Tower to St Paul's. You hear about old crimes and unsolved murders. It meets at All Hallows by the Tower.
Best for Walkers who want history with the ghosts
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from €26 per person 2 hours 4.5 (1,417) reviews on GetYourGuide
The Original London Ghost Walk
A 2-hour walk past haunted sites and through dark parks. It ends at the Tower of London. It meets at the Diana statue in Green Park.
Best for Adults and children 12 and up
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from €19 per person 2 hours 4.7 (113) reviews on GetYourGuide
Haunted ghost walk and dark history
A 2-hour evening walk past The Clink, Smithfield Market and the site of Newgate Prison. It meets in Charterhouse Square.
Best for Budget ghost walk
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from €21 per person 2 hours 4.5 (152) reviews on GetYourGuide
Ghosts, legends and mysteries night walk
A 2-hour night walk on a route like the one above, with legends and true stories. It also meets in Charterhouse Square. A private option is offered.
Best for Private groups
Check availability: Ghosts, legends and mysteries night walk on GetYourGuide - from €49 per person
Grosvenor Square at night
Mayfair
2 hours 3.7 (153) reviews on GetYourGuide
Ghosts and legends of Mayfair walk
A 2-hour walk through Mayfair, with a haunted park, a haunted townhouse and a mystery at St James's Palace. It meets at Grosvenor Square.
Best for Visitors staying in the West End
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London ghost tours side by side
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comedy-horror ghost bus | €25 per person | 1 hour | Families and first-timers | More fun than fright, with 4.4 from 2,404 reviews. |
| Ghastly Ghosts walking tour | €30 per person | 2 hours | Walkers who want history with the ghosts | The top rating here, with 4.9 from 819 reviews. |
| The Original London Ghost Walk | €26 per person | 2 hours | Adults and children 12 and up | A classic route that ends at the Tower, with 4.5 from 1,417 reviews. |
| Haunted ghost walk and dark history | €19 per person | 2 hours | Budget ghost walk | The lowest price here, from €19, with 4.7 from 113 reviews. |
| Ghosts, legends and mysteries night walk | €21 per person | 2 hours | Private groups | A private option for a ghost walk, with 4.5 from 152 reviews. |
| Ghosts and legends of Mayfair walk | €49 per person | 2 hours | Visitors staying in the West End | The only Mayfair route. Its rating is lower, at 3.7 from 153 reviews. |
€25 per person1 hour 4.4 (2,404)
Details
- Who it suits
- Families and first-timers
- Why we picked it
- More fun than fright, with 4.4 from 2,404 reviews.
€30 per person2 hours 4.9 (819)
Details
- Who it suits
- Walkers who want history with the ghosts
- Why we picked it
- The top rating here, with 4.9 from 819 reviews.
The Original London Ghost Walk
€26 per person2 hours 4.5 (1,417)
Details
- Who it suits
- Adults and children 12 and up
- Why we picked it
- A classic route that ends at the Tower, with 4.5 from 1,417 reviews.
Haunted ghost walk and dark history
€19 per person2 hours 4.7 (113)
Details
- Who it suits
- Budget ghost walk
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price here, from €19, with 4.7 from 113 reviews.
Ghosts, legends and mysteries night walk
€21 per person2 hours 4.5 (152)
Details
- Who it suits
- Private groups
- Why we picked it
- A private option for a ghost walk, with 4.5 from 152 reviews.
Ghosts and legends of Mayfair walk
€49 per person2 hours 3.7 (153)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors staying in the West End
- Why we picked it
- The only Mayfair route. Its rating is lower, at 3.7 from 153 reviews.
- None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 6 offer free cancellation.
- Private option: Haunted ghost walk and dark history; Ghosts, legends and mysteries night walk; Ghosts and legends of Mayfair walk.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Which London ghost tour should you book?
Book the ghost bus for laughs and a ride. Book a ghost walk for real stories and history. The walks take 2 hours, and the bus takes about one.
For the highest rating, take Ghastly Ghosts. For the lowest price, take the dark history walk from €19.
The ghost bus: what the ride is like
The ghost bus is comedy-horror theatre on a bus. A conductor leads the show, with actors and tricks on board. It goes through the West End, south of the river and the City.
It has 4.4 from 2,404 reviews on GetYourGuide. Visit London lists it for ages 5 and up. The vintage bus does not suit wheelchair users.
The bus leaves from 8 Northumberland Avenue, near Trafalgar Square. Visit London lists departures around 6pm, 7.30pm and 9pm. Children aged 15 and under must ride with a paying adult.
London ghost walks compared
A ghost walk is a London walking tour after dark. Each one has its own route.
Ghastly Ghosts covers the City of London. The Original Ghost Walk goes from Green Park to the Tower. The two Charterhouse Square walks cover The Clink, Smithfield and Newgate.
The Mayfair walk stays in the West End. Both Charterhouse Square walks say ghost sightings are not guaranteed. For crime rather than ghosts, see Jack the Ripper tours.
Ghost tours near the Tower of London
Two walks here pass the Tower of London. Ghastly Ghosts starts next to it at All Hallows by the Tower. The Original Ghost Walk ends there.
Before you book a ghost tour
Check the age
The Original Ghost Walk does not suit children under 12. Visit London lists the ghost bus for ages 5 and up.
Stay near the guide
Streets can be busy in the evening. Walk at the front of the group so you hear every story.
Find the start
Meeting points include Northumberland Avenue, All Hallows by the Tower, Green Park and Charterhouse Square. Check yours on the listing.
Free cancellation
All six picks have free cancellation. Check the cut-off time on the listing.
Ghost tours: questions and answers
What is a haunted tour?
Is the ghost bus tour scary?
Which ghost tour in London is best?
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Written by the Things to Do in London editorial team.