The 4 Most Popular Private Ghost Tours in the UK

1.The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Walk from Tower Hill to Spitalfields Market with a private guide on a two-hour Jack the Ripper tour. Expect careful storytelling about the victims, the murders, suspects, and Victorian London, without turning the killer into a celebrity. Guide Ash has been praised for his respectful approach.

“This tour was fantastic, as was our guide Ash. The subject matter is grim, and Ash was very respectful in the discussion. We really appreciated the way he shared the story and this is very much an experience we’d recommend.”

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2.Private Tour of Haunted London in a Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours exploring haunted London by private black cab with guides such as Jamie, Jon, Gary, John, and Mick. Expect famous landmarks, obscure addresses, dark alleyways, and unusual cemetery stops, with Central London hotel pickup within 5 km. The route can reflect your interests, including family history.

“Mick was an excellent guide! He was very informative and clear in his storytelling. We even walked through a hidden cemetery which would have been missed in a bus tour. My family really loved it and even said he should do voiceovers haha. I recommend this tour.”

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3.Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

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

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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4.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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