London Ghost Tour

Explore the Dark Side of London
User icon20 Guests Max
Clock icon2 hrs
Info iconFlexible Travel

What's included?

Check iconExplore London's haunted history at sites like Smithfield Market and the Old Bailey.​
Check iconJoin a small group for a nighttime walk through the city's eerie streets.​
Check iconHear chilling tales of torture and treachery from a local guide.​
Check iconVisit locations known for ghost sightings and paranormal activity.

Excluded

Cross iconTransportation to and from the meeting point.​
Cross iconFood and beverages.

London has 2,000 years of history… and not all of it rests in peace

As the sun goes down, a darker side of the city comes out to play. Join a band of brave(ish) travellers and your ghost-loving local guide as you venture into the haunted heart of London. Together, you’ll wander through cobbled alleys and shadowy squares, uncovering spine-tingling stories of restless monks, ill-fated prisoners, and vengeful phantoms that just won’t quit.

You’ll shiver your way through Charterhouse Square, listen for whispers at Smithfield Market, and creep past the centuries-old walls of St. Bartholomew’s. From the eerie legends of Cock Lane to the ghostly glide across Millennium Bridge, every stop is a step deeper into London’s paranormal past.

We’ll end the night at the notorious Clink Prison, where the condemned left more than just memories behind. Stick together—and maybe don’t look back… because in London you’re never truly alone.

Will we see a ghost? Who knows. But after tonight, you’ll never see London the same way again and it will haunt you in the best way. Book now—if you dare!

Tour Highlights

  • Check iconFollow a ghost-savvy guide through London’s eeriest haunts
  • Check iconHear chilling true tales and spine-tingling legends
  • Check iconCreep through iconic spots like The Clink, Smithfield Market, and the infamous
  • Check iconCock Lane Enjoy a cosy (but creepy) experience with a small group of fellow fear-seekers

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Charterhouse Square

Meet your guide and a group of fellow ghosties at the corner entrance of Charterhouse Square, in front of the Walter Knoll shop. Look out for a yellow “Carpe Diem Tours Sign”

Facts That Spread fast—Like the Black Death

Beneath your feet lies a former plague pit Charterhouse Square—now known as one of the most haunted corners of London. From the restless souls of Black Death victims to ghostly monks and a headless Duke who still stalks the shadows, this site oozes with eerie energy. Once you’ve uncovered its ghastly past, the ghost sightings won’t seem so far-fetched… just don’t look behind you.

Hellfire History With a Side of Martyrdom

This isn’t just a meat market—it’s a blood-soaked stage of execution and agony. Beneath the cobbles of Smithfield lie centuries of torment, where the tortured ghost of William Wallace is said to linger and the phantom screams of burned Protestant martyrs still echo through the night. Step carefully… if you listen closely, you might just hear a final scream in the wind.

Whispers in the Wards

St. Bartholomew’s Hospital may heal by day, but by night, it tells a far darker tale. Once a refuge for plague victims, its ancient halls are said to echo with the whispers of ghostly doctors, suffering patients, and one especially sinister spirit—a spectral child whose appearance is said to be a harbinger of death. See him… and you may not walk away.

Something’s Clawing At the Walls…

In 1762, Cock Lane earned its eerie reputation thanks to the infamous “Scratching Fanny” haunting—dismissed by some as a hoax. But strange scratching sounds and ghostly whispers still echo through the walls today, leaving one chilling question behind: was it ever truly just a hoax?

Once You Hear the Howl, the Black Dog’s Already Behind You

The city’s Central Criminal Court now stands where the infamous Newgate Prison once loomed—a place of torment, executions, and despair. But some say the prison never truly let go. The spectral Black Dog, said to be the spirit of a wrongly accused man, still prowls the grounds, a growling reminder of the cruel injustices carried out behind those vanished walls. Keep your eyes open… and you might just want to confess to your sins.

Dead Men Tell No Tales… Unless You Listen in the Crypt

Beneath the elegant facade of St. Bride’s Church lies a chilling secret. Its crypts, once overflowing with skeletal remains dating from Roman times to the 19th century, tell a far darker tale than the peaceful church above suggests. So many unsettling discoveries were unearthed that the crypts were eventually sealed—perhaps to keep whatever was inside… from getting out.

Something Wicked This Way Whistles…

This place gives a whole new meaning to whistle while you work—especially if you’re six feet under. St. Paul’s Cathedral may be a masterpiece of grandeur, but when night falls, its shadows whisper a different story. Deep within the All Souls’ Chapel, the eerie tune of the Whistling Clergyman still echoes, long after the living have left. Security staff have reported chilling encounters—phantom organ music drifting through the air, children’s cries with no source, and heavy doors creaking open on their own. In this sacred space, something unseen still lingers.

It’s Not Just Your Nerves Starting to Sway

Dubbed “The Wobbly Bridge” after its infamous sway, the Millennium Bridge carries more than just foot traffic—it carries a curse. Ever since its opening, eerie reports have emerged: ghostly figures glimpsed in the mist, phantom splashes echoing from the waters below, and an unshakable feeling of being watched. Some say it’s the restless souls of those lost to the River Thames, forever trying to cross to the other side.

Out, Out, Brief Candle… You’re Not Alone in the

Dark When you think of Shakespeare, “haunted” might not be the first word that comes to mind—but the Globe Theatre tells a different tale. Cast and crew have reported the eerie presence of a shadowy figure in Elizabethan dress silently watching rehearsals, unexplained footsteps echoing through empty corridors, and the unsettling sound of ghostly applause long after the audience has gone. These spectral happenings are said to be tied to the Globe’s tragic past, where fire, death, and drama have left more than just stories behind. Here, all the world’s a stage… and the ghosts still want an encore.

Every Pint Comes With a Poltergeist

This centuries-old pub is rumoured to be haunted by the restless spirit of a murdered smuggler, a mysterious woman in black, and the lingering souls of patrons who never quite finished their last drink. This is where the beer is cold, but the ghosts are colder.

These Walls Can’t Talk—But the Ghosts Can

The Clink Prison, once infamous for its cruel torture and death, is now a museum, but many claim the tormented spirits of its dark past still haunt the site. Visitors frequently hear chilling screams, the sound of rattling chains, and unsettling encounters with a malevolent force, believed to be the vengeful ghost of the cruel jailer known as “The Gaoler.”

We’ve Saved the Worst For Last

Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse we’ll finish the tour at the remnants of Winchester Castle, where hidden treasure comes at a cost and a curse.

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Key Info

When?

20:00

Where?

Charterhouse Square

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Know Before You Go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time
  • This tour will run come rain or shine! We do not offer refunds in case of bad weather
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket (if rain is forecast)
  • This tour is suitable for solo travellers, couples, friends and groups. Some subjects may not be suitable for children. It can also be booked privately for special occasions

Important

This tour offers an immersive experience into London's haunted past, perfect for those intrigued by the city's darker history.​

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