The 4 Best Oxford Ghost Tours

1.Twilight Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 297 reviews · 1h 15m · from $29Our pick

Follow an English-speaking guide through Oxford at twilight, from Martyrs Cross to Dead Man’s Walk and Magpie Lane. Expect grim history, ghost stories, university lore, and literary links to Tolkien, Lewis, Pullman, Wilde, Shakespeare, and Harry Potter. Guides may include Simon, Tom, Jonathan, Ajai, or Sophie. The tour is atmospheric rather than truly frightening.

“It was extremely interesting, entertaining and atmospheric. Magnus was a delight to listen to.”

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2.Oxford Official Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Walk Oxford’s ancient lanes and university quarters after dark with an English-speaking guide. Hear stories of murders, disappearances, doomed lovers, troublesome priests, and famous ghosts while passing the Dead Man’s Walk, old execution sites, and grand college buildings. The tour runs for two hours, costs $45, and goes ahead in all weather.

“I went on this Oxford ghost tour expecting a few spooky stories and a slow walk in the dark. Instead, I got a genuinely fantastic history lesson with ghosts thoughtfully sprinkled on top. The walking tour covered a huge amount of Oxford’s past, and the guide seamlessly weaved real historical context together with eerie anecdotes without it ever feeling forced or cheesy. Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly loved both the city and its darker tales, which made the whole experience even better. Equal parts informative and atmospheric, it was a great way to see Oxford after hours. I’d absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys history.”

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3.Ghost Tour of Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

Meet at 6 pm near Martyrs’ Memorial for a 75-minute evening walk through central Oxford. A professional guide leads you past colleges, lanes, libraries, churches, and the Bridge of Sighs, using costumes, props, and spooky tales. The route ends at Oxford Castle and Prison. English only, with groups capped at 30.

“The trip was exceptional. The narrative in the trip captured the experience. I apologize; I believe his name is Rick, though I'm not certain, but he did an outstanding job.”

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4.Oxford Official Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Meet at Cool Britannia on Broad Street at 6pm for a two-hour English-language walk led by a professional guide and based on the work of the author of Haunted Oxford. Hear ghost stories tied to Oxford’s old lanes, colleges, and ancient pubs. The tour stays outdoors, accepts mobile tickets, and ends where it begins.

“Was a great experience with exciting stories and it is in my opinion the best way to discover the city. Great tour guide, very friendly and has great knowledge of the city.”

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