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The 15 Most Popular Private Ghost Tours in the UK

28 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Every trip has one evening spare. These 15 private ghost tours in the UK are worth spending it on, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.

The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking) - Discussing the Murders Without Making Them Spectacle
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The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)

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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Private Ghost Tour of York - The city walls and York’s military past
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Private Ghost Tour of York

2.Private Ghost Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Walk York’s old streets with a private guide, often John, who connects ghost tales to nearly 2,000 years of Roman, Viking, medieval, and modern history. Choose your start point, meeting time, and areas of interest. Expect storytelling rather than costumes or theatrical props, with stops that may include the city walls, York Minster, The Shambles, King’s Manor, Jorvik, and Clifford’s Tower.

“We chose this private tour to end the evening after a fantastic meal. John gave our small group of 4 a truly memorable experience, the history of this amazing city from its origins of Roman occupation to the modern day was a lot to take in but made very interesting and real by walking, pausing, familiarising and explaining some great facts from a wealth of knowledge. York was not a place anyone wanted to be sent to, a front line Roman legion who had more scraps than our chippy.”

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Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours. - The Shambles: York’s famous old street
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Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.

3.Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Walk York with a private guide such as Nigel or Gemma, hearing ghost stories tied to the Shambles, Bedern, York Minster, and lesser-known corners. Tours last about one to two hours, suit groups of up to 15, and can begin at a flexible time. Hotel pickup on foot is available from city-center hotels.

“Gemma was very focused and enthusiastic about her subject. Gave us some information that we didn't know about york”

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1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour - The Navvies Memorial and railway ghosts
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1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

4.1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $21Best value

Walk through Otley with a private English-speaking guide, hearing grim tales at the Black Bull, Parish Church, Gallows Hill, and River Wharfe. You’ll also meet local figures such as Thomas Chippendale and learn how railway navvies shaped the town. The walk lasts about 65 minutes and starts at Otley Market Place.

“Daisy was an excellent tour guide, strongly recommend to anyone near Otley/Leeds, highlight of my Leeds visit 😊”

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Private | Cambridge University Ghost Tour Led By University Alumni - Market Square and Cambridge’s treatment of witches
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Private | Cambridge University Ghost Tour Led By University Alumni

5.Private | Cambridge University Ghost Tour Led By University Alumni

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

Meet your Cambridge Alumni Tours guide by the blue flag at King’s College for a private walk through Cambridge’s supernatural past. Guides such as Francesco, Lindsay, Zoe, and Giri lead you to haunted college buildings, Market Square, the Eagle pub, and Peterhouse while sharing tales of Oliver Cromwell, witches, strange experiments, and modern ghost sightings.

“Giri our guide was amazing! Made the tour entertaining, interesting and engaging. We did the tour as a Team Social and we really enjoyed it. A nice walk around Cambrige Colleges and a Cemetery which I think would be really spooky at night. Giri made the tour - really lovely and pleasant to speak to, turned up on time (absolute bonus) ... I would highly recommend!”

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Private Tour of Haunted London in a Black Cab - What the four-hour route can include
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Private Tour of Haunted London in a Black Cab

6.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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Bath: 90-Minute Private Ghost Walking Tour - Bath’s grim past, from its foundation onward
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Bath: 90-Minute Private Ghost Walking Tour

7.90-Minute Private Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews

Join an English-speaking guide, often Jamie, for a private 90-minute walk through Bath after dark. Begin outside Bath Abbey and hear tales of murder, hauntings, executions, duels, old hospitals, theatres, pubs, and the city’s early past. The route ends back at the abbey, with time for a drink afterward if you wish.

“Jamie was absolutely amazing!!! He made our evening and Halloween!! There is something truly special about a local willing to share their knowledge of home and do it with so much theatre. We are so grateful he spent time with us and enriched our hearts and minds with all things spooky!!! Do this tour and make sure to ask for Jamie!”

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Private Guided Ghost Tour of Bath - Abbey Green and the first volunteer moment
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Private Guided Ghost Tour of Bath

8.Private Guided Ghost Tour of Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $96

Walk through Bath at night with a private guide such as Robert Ratler, Mrs Cruncher, or Conrad Curtains. Over 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll hear grim tales at the Royal Mineral Water Hospital, Theatre Royal, Gravel Walk, and Queen Square, with volunteer participation and a paranormal camera experiment in Royal Victoria Park.

“Really enjoyed this Ghost Tour of Bath. Our Guide - Robert (the ratcatcher- previous employment) was a great guide and very informative and made the tour so enjoyable. Was great walking around Bath at night seeing spooky areas and he kept us interested right the way thrRead more”

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Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour - Robert Fergusson, poetry, and a broader view of Edinburgh
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Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

9.Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk from Canongate Kirk to Greyfriars Kirkyard with a private local guide, hearing Edinburgh myths, poetry, and burial-ground tales. Guides such as Svend-Erik, Svend, Evelyn, and Sara have led this route, tailoring stories to your interests. Expect hills, outdoor stops, and plenty of useful city tips.

“We really enjoyed this tour, the personal touch and information made the experience so much better. Our tour guide, Svend, did an outstanding job. He is gifted story teller and would recommend him to anyone. Very personable and genuinely nice.”

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Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour - Henriques Street, Gunthorpe Street, and the victims’ routes
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Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

10.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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Private Ghosts and Gore Walking Tour of London - Mummies, haunted pubs, and a cursed church
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Private Ghosts and Gore Walking Tour of London

11.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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Cardiff Private Dark History Tour - Cardiff Market, where daily life meets darker stories
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Cardiff Private Dark History Tour

12.Cardiff Private Dark History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Eugene of Fogo’s Free Cardiff Walking Tours for a private two-hour walk through Cardiff’s darker past. You’ll hear stories of disease around The Hayes, executions at House of Fraser, crime on Womanby Street, and hauntings at Cardiff Castle and St John’s Church. The tour is in English and costs $191.98 for up to 15 people.

“Eugene was excellent, took a group of 7 of us who live in Cardiff around the city and we all learned a lot about Cardiffs history that wed never heard about before. would recommend”

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Private Liverpool Culture Walking Tour, Ghosts & Two Cathedrals. - The Metropolitan Cathedral and its colored light
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Private Liverpool Culture Walking Tour, Ghosts & Two Cathedrals.

13.Private Liverpool Culture Walking Tour, Ghosts & Two Cathedrals.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk through Liverpool’s cultural heart with a private Blue Badge guide, visiting two striking cathedrals, Beatles-linked sites, Georgian streets, film locations, and haunted St James Cemetery. The tour lasts about two hours, starts at 10:30 am, and ends at Liverpool Cathedral. Patrick may lead, subject to availability.

“I requested this tour on the same day. Tripadvisor very kindly found what tours were available same day and our tour guide Patrick kindly stepped in at last minute notice. It was not his usual tour route but he was still very knowledgeable about the route and happily volunteered to add his normal route to our tour at no extra cost. He was very engaging and entertaining and clearly was passionate about Liverpool and history. It was a great tour and I would recommend to anyone.”

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Jack the Ripper London Private Taxi Tour - Whitechapel: 50 minutes in the heart of the case
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Jack the Ripper London Private Taxi Tour

14.Jack the Ripper London Private Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, and Aldgate with a private taxi guide who connects 1888 murder sites, police evidence, and East End life. Guides such as Lee and Mick are praised for clear storytelling and helpful local tips. Hotel pickup and central London drop-off are included, with flexible departure times.

“Me and my husband enjoyed and was creeped out with this tour Mick was very knowledged in all things Jack the Ripper”

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Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane - Starting at St Botolph’s Aldgate
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Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane

15.Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Jenny for a private, two-and-a-half-hour walk through Whitechapel and Brick Lane. She uses a 14-inch backlit tablet to show Victorian photos, crime scenes, victims, and letters while you trace the route from Aldgate to Liverpool Street. Expect an atmospheric, detailed look at Jack the Ripper, his victims, and the East End of 1888.

“What an experience! Jenny was absolutely fantastic. We opted to do a private tour, so as not to be lost in the crowd of the of the typical tours - and it didn't disappoint! She came dressed in her finest Victorian dress and really drew us into the period of Jack's reign of terror. She has been doing tours for decades and REALLY knows her history, important locales, and theories. I love that her enthusiasm showed in every story, and she has clearly done significant research on the topic. Our night was perfect, as well - chilly, cloudy, and ripe for horror stories. We definitely recommend this tour and going…”

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