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Where to Go After Dark: The 15 Best Ghost Walking Tours in London

48 tours  ·  from $12 a head

The good ghost walking tours in London sell out on the nights you actually want. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Meeting at Altab Ali Park
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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

1.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Our pick

Walk through Whitechapel with a Ripperologist guide such as Martin Cheng, Nic, Ivan, or Bettina, following the 1888 murders from Altab Ali Park to the Ten Bells pub. Expect crime-scene locations, suspect theories, period images, victim stories, Sherlock Holmes context, and graphic material. Tours run outdoors in several languages.

“Absolutely amazing tour from Nic! So informative and entertaining at the same time. Really knowledgeable and made the two hours fly by! Will definitely be researching more about Jack the Ripper. Incredible stuff from Nic!”

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London: Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Cobbled lanes and Victorian streets
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

2.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews Top rated

Follow guides such as Jeremy, Angie, Philip, or Jackie through Spitalfields and Whitechapel, visiting murder sites and reading original photos, police reports, and press accounts. The two-hour walk ends at Mitre Square and includes a link to a 194-page e-book.

“Very informative, Jeremy made it interesting and fun as well as learning everything we needed to know would highly reccomend Jersmy as your guide”

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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour - The murder sites and what they reveal
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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

3.Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,449 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet guide George at Aldgate Underground station for a two-hour English walking tour through Whitechapel. You’ll visit crime locations, hear about working-class Victorian London, and weigh the leading suspects. Expect moderate walking, dark subject matter, lively storytelling, and a pace that may run closer to 90 minutes on some departures.

“George was a fantastic tour guide. Couldn’t recommend him more. Interesting, charismatic, funny, knew the subject matter perfectly, and an excellent story teller. Telling the Jack the Ripper story, while also weaving in social history, and social context, gave an amazing understanding of the area of London, and the time when the murders happened. Perfect.”

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - Starting at Diana in Green Park
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

4.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Follow a guide such as Marvin, Julia, Luke, or Zachary through London’s darker stories, from Green Park and St James’s Palace to the Tower of London. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride with an onboard bar, or take the Underground instead. Expect history, grisly tales, city views, stairs, and plenty of dark humor.

“The tour was great. Marvin was great. He had good energy, a sense of humor and lots of stories. We really enjoyed the evening.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour - Walking into the 1888 Whitechapel story
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London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour

5.London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,013 reviews · from $151

Spend about two hours walking through Whitechapel with a guide such as Cova, Antonio, Yassine, or Yasin, following the Ripper case from Whitechapel Road to Miller’s Court. Expect crime stories, old neighborhood history, visual aids, and plenty of guide interpretation in English or Spanish. The tour ends near the Ten Bells and Spitalfields.

“Traveled to the meeting point but no guide arrived. Myself and others waited 20 minutes then contacted Viator who said the guide was sick. No attempt hsd been made to contact us to inform us of this. Two days later still no refund although this has been requested. Money and precious time in Londonn waisted. Very unhappy.”

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Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London - Starting at All Hallows by Tower Church at 8:00 pm
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Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

6.Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk London’s City streets for about two hours, starting at All Hallows by Tower Church and ending outside St. Paul’s Cathedral. Your English-speaking guide, often George, blends ghost tales with London history, crime stories, local facts, and plenty of humor. Expect an entertaining, family-friendly walk rather than a frightening horror show.

“Excellent tour! George was a great guide and entertaining. We got to walk through the City of London and learn a bit of its history.”

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London: Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour - Beginning at All Hallows by the Tower
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London: Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

7.Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 794 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Walk through the City of London after dark with an English-speaking guide such as George, Zav, Xav, or Antonio. Visit All Hallows by the Tower, Tower Hill, the Monument, Royal Exchange, and Smithfield Market before finishing near St. Paul’s Cathedral. Expect historical detail, unsolved crimes, and ghost stories without theatrical costumes or staged scares.

“A fantastic tour. I'm a born and bread Londoner and still found 90% of it brand new to my ears. Great guide. No theatrics just wonderful story telling and great knowledge. I can totally recomend. Enough history for the adults and plenty of spooks for our teens.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Whitechapel and the first look at Victorian London
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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

8.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 410 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $20

Walk from Tower Hill to Mitre Square, Goulston Street, Commercial Street, and Hanbury Street while an English-speaking guide explains Jack the Ripper’s five canonical murders, the famous clue, and the leading suspects. Guides such as Jim, Alice, Marc, Matthew, and Robin are praised for strong storytelling. Check the meeting-point directions carefully.

“Our guide Matthew was brilliant. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the subject. We had a really good time and would recommend it.”

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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London - Walking into London’s East End at 6 pm
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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London

9.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk through London’s historic Whitechapel and Aldgate area on a 90-minute Jack the Ripper tour. Your English-speaking guide, often George, connects the murder sites with Victorian London, weighs suspects and theories, and separates evidence from legend. Expect outdoor walking, several stops, and a group of up to 40 people.

“Exact meeting point would be helpful when arriving . However once we found it the guide was excellent with information and presentation.”

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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London - Walking into London’s East End at 6 pm
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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London

10.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 281 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Join Brit Movie Tours at 6 pm for a two-hour walk from Bishopsgate through the East End and Whitechapel to Mitre Square. You’ll visit three murder sites and hear about the victims, suspects, police work, and competing theories. Guides include Rory, Chris, Jed, Constantine, Ian, and Jericho. The tour is in English and costs $18.85.

“My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the Jack the Ripper tour. Our guide Constantine was very informative and passionate about the details and history. We would highly recommend.”

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Jack The Ripper Walking Tour of London - Meeting at Aldgate Station
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Jack The Ripper Walking Tour of London

11.Jack The Ripper Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $19

Follow a professional guide from Aldgate Station through Whitechapel, the Ten Bells, Goulston Street, Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, Christ Church, and St Botolph’s Aldgate. Expect two to three hours of dark Victorian history, crime theories, and respectful stories about the women at the center of the case. Guides include Carolina and Adam.

“Very interesting and educational tour! He was very interesting to listen to his information! He knew all about the tour and then some! We loved it”

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London: Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walking Tour - Princelet Street and the lives behind the headlines
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London: Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walking Tour

12.Interactive Jack the Ripper Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 229 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $22

Follow a Ripperologist through Whitechapel, Brick Lane, Spitalfields, and Mitre Square. You’ll visit real crime locations, hear the victims’ stories, weigh competing theories, and use an interactive detective pack. Guides including Tyson, Sarah, Saadiya, and Iman have been praised for lively storytelling, humor, and respect.

“Sarah was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Very informative and friendly Throughly enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend i. 10/10”

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London: Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour - Southwark Cathedral and the first local stories
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London: Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

13.Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

Follow a costumed witch guide through Bankside for true tales of London’s suspected witches, witch-hunters, and herbalists. You’ll pass Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market, The Clink, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Millennium Bridge before finishing near St Paul’s. Guides such as Gary the Grey, Beatrix, Veronica, and Felix mix facts, theatre, humour, and audience participation.

“Beatrix was amazing. She really knew her stuff and delivered it so well. My daughter was utterly hooked and loved every minute of it. You don’t walk too far, so it’s fine for young kids. Beatrix kept it engaging and entertaining throughout for grown ups and kids alike. Highly recommended.”

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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Expert Ripperologist - Mitre Square and the night of the double event
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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Expert Ripperologist

14.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Expert Ripperologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Join guides such as Lindsey, Jenny, or Paul for a 2.5-hour walk through Whitechapel and the City of London. You’ll visit Mitre Square, Goulston Street, Hanbury Street, the Ten Bells, and other sites tied to the 1888 murders. A backlit tablet shows period images, while the guide explains the victims, suspects, police work, and crowded streets that shaped the case.

“No one showed up for the tour. We were 30 minutes early. No response to calls or emails. Want refund”

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London: Jack the Ripper Night Walking Tour in Whitechapel - Brick Lane and the first steps into Whitechapel
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London: Jack the Ripper Night Walking Tour in Whitechapel

15.Jack the Ripper Night Walking Tour in Whitechapel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 166 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $22

Walk Whitechapel at night with a Ripperologist guide such as Tyson, Kory, Hadi, or Elsie. Visit real crime scenes in chronological order, hear the victims’ stories, study theories about the killer, and use an interactive detective pack. Allow 2 to 2.5 hours and wear warm shoes and clothing.

“What a great tour! Tyson our guide was so knowledgeable on the subject. He had loads of insights on the events and adjacent characters and loads of patience for questions. 2 hours well spent. Absolutely recommend this experience.”

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