Where to Go After Dark: The 14 Best Ghost Walking Tours in London

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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11.Jack the Ripper: Night Murder Mystery Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Walk through Whitechapel with guides such as Tyson, Kory, Dougal, and Hadi, tracing the murders in chronological order. You’ll visit Brick Lane, Gunthorpe Street, Goulston Street, and the Ten Bells, hear competing theories, and finish near Mitre Square. Expect serious history, dark atmosphere, and about 2.5 hours on foot.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and it was interesting. The only thing I would say negatively was that it was sometimes very hard to hear him. He looked away a lot while talking and at those times we missed the commentary.”

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12.Jack the Ripper: Solve the Crime Walking Tour (Kids Free!)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Whitechapel Gallery for a 2 to 2.5-hour evening walk through East London. You will follow the 1888 murder sequence, view police photographs and evidence, see the letter that created Jack the Ripper’s name, and examine the doorway linked to his only clue. Children join free.

“De tour was echt heel vet, de gids bracht Jack weer tot leven, terug in de tijd van 1888 in Whitechapel. Echt een aanrader!”

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13.Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Explore Whitechapel, Spitalfields, and Aldgate on a private three-hour walk through Jack the Ripper’s world. Guides such as Kevin and Stephen combine the 1888 murder sites with local stories about markets, Jewish London, street art, the Krays, and Victorian poverty. Hotel pickup is available, and the tour ends near Aldgate Station.

“Extremely interesting, Stephen was very profesional and has an excellent knowledge of the local history. Would highly recommend this tour, will definefinatly be booking further adventures.”

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14.Private Ghosts and Gore Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Follow a private guide through the City of London after dark, from St. Magnus the Martyr to the Charterhouse. Hear tales of ghosts, plague pits, executions, grave robbers, cursed churches, and haunted pubs. Guide Michael is praised for adding strong historical context to the macabre stories. The tour is in English, wheelchair and stroller accessible, and limited to your group.

“One of the best private tours we’ve ever had! Our guide, Michael, was fantastic! Calling him a guide does not do him justice - he’s more of a historian! Not only did his stories include tales of the macabre, but there was a lot of well-explained historical context that really brought everything to life. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting a smart, insightful, creepy journey through central London!”

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