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

31 tours  ·  from $18 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 ghost walking tours in the UK worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh - What the guide explains underground
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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

3.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,183 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Follow a guide from 300 Lawnmarket down the Royal Mile to Edinburgh’s underground vaults. Expect a short city walk, a torture exhibition, steep stairs, dark rooms, and stories of poverty, crime, death, and paranormal activity. Guides such as James, Dom, Louisa, and Aimee bring the hour to life, but the pace and Scottish accents may not suit everyone.

“Absolutely amazing experiance. Chris give us a tour reach in history, haunted stories and fun. Definately recommended if you like a bit of thrill, we run off in the end:);)”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh - The South Bridge Vaults and their grim stories
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk Edinburgh after dark with guides such as James, Diva, Darren, Jordan, and Brendan. You’ll visit Greyfriars Graveyard, hear about its famous dead, then descend into the South Bridge Vaults for tales of crime, death, and reported paranormal events. Expect a lively history tour with spooky moments, not a theatrical show or jump-scare attraction.

“Jordan was our tour guide. It was a great experience. It was very interesting hearing all of the stories and entertaining! If you love a good scare, my wife had to leave because she got too scared in the underground vaults! I finished the our and loved it. Recommend to everyone!”

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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour - The Old Town lanes and stories of everyday fear
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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

5.Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,671 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Follow a local English, German, or French-speaking guide through Edinburgh’s old lanes, Canongate Kirkyard, and Old Calton Cemetery. Hear the grim story of Burke and Hare, learn how witch trials shaped Scotland, and pick up myths, plague tales, and local jokes along the way. Guides such as Jen, Sonia, Gavin, Tommy, and Niamh bring plenty of personality.

“it was amazing, really interesting our tour guide was called Ignas, he was brilliant, full of some amazing history and facts, and was very funny too! Overall a brilliant experience”

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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

6.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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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - From the Minster to lesser-known streets
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

7.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Meet at the Guy Fawkes Inn at 6:30 pm for a 90-minute walk through York’s darker corners. Guides including Dan, Josh, and Mackenzie mix grim history, ghost stories, humor, and street-theater flair. The route passes near the Minster and finishes at the Shambles, with plenty of stops and limited strenuous walking.

“Josh was fantastic. We very much enjoyed his storytelling, and could tell that he genuinely loves the topics. The tour itself is great. It takes you to a few corners of York that you may not see otherwise. It is well-paced, and a decent length of time. Not too intensive at all. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone spending time in York. Thank you again!!!”

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - St. Giles’ Cathedral and the Old Town setting
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

8.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town for 75 minutes with a costumed guide such as Hazel, Juniper, or Angelica. Hear carefully told stories about Scotland’s witch trials, visit atmospheric closes and wynds, pass Castlehill and Victoria Street, and finish at Grassmarket, a former execution site.

“We had an amazing tour with juniper! It was very informative and fun, and our tour guide was the best coven leader!!”

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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

9.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

10.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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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour - Starting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

11.Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 928 reviews · 1h 15m · from $22

Walk York’s old town with a costumed witch guide such as Cornelius Piper, Merlot, Willow, or Nutmeg. Over 75 minutes, hear true stories of Mad Alice, Mary Bateman, and other suspected witches while visiting the Shambles, York Minster, Stonegate, Barley Hall, and small historic lanes. Expect outdoor walking, theatrical storytelling, and weather of every kind.

“Cornelius Piper was a phenomenal guide. He was entertaining and enthusiastic about his work. My children and I enjoyed our tour.”

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Glasgow: Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour - Ramshorn Graveyard and the city’s buried past
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Glasgow: Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour

12.Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 887 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Follow a local guide through Glasgow Cathedral, Ramshorn Graveyard, Merchant City, the Necropolis, and Strathclyde University. Expect ghost stories, grave robbers, witch trials, strange experiments, and plenty of Scottish humor. Guides including Richard, Mark, Isla, and Ayla bring the route to life. The tour ends at Babbity Bowster pub.

“we had a tour with Richard as our guide on the 5th January. he was a brilliant guide, friendly and kept us all involved and engaged throughout. would highly reccomend him to friends coming to Glasgow.”

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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

13.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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Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour - Starting at the Philharmonic Pub on Hope Street
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Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour

14.Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 862 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Liverpool after dark with Shiverpool guides Chiller Black and Indiana Bones, hearing tales of Rodney Street, body snatching, a devilish pyramid and restless souls at St James Gardens. The 90-minute tour mixes local history, comedy, acting and scares, starting at the Philharmonic Pub and ending at Liverpool Cathedral.

“We had a good time on the ghost tour, tour guides were funny and acknowledged. We enjoyed the evening with the ghost story. We recommended it”

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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

15.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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