The 11 Best Ghost Tours in England

1.Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Meet near Green Park Station for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Berkeley Square, royal parks, and St. James’s Palace stories, then take a 25-minute Thames cruise toward Tower Hill. Guides such as Marvin, Arne, Murray, Eddie, and Martin bring different levels of energy, so expect a mix of ghost lore, London history, and nighttime sightseeing rather than a theatrical scare show.

“There’s a lot of walking in the dark, but our guide Murray was very captivating in recounting the many stories he shared. You will see many iconic buildings throughout the tour, a great appetizer for future in depth visits.”

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2.Ghost Bus Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,404 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Board a classic Routemaster in central York for a 60 to 75 minute evening tour of haunted sites and grim local history. Guides such as Phil Graves, Frank Stein, and Jon Doe mix ghost stories, jokes, audience participation, and small surprises. You pass Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin’s grave before returning to the starting point.

“Fun and, history brought to life with humour. The tour was just the right duration. Highly recommended.”

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

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

Start at the Guy Fawkes Inn at 6:30 pm and follow a guide such as Dan, Josh, or Mackenzie through York’s dark past. Expect about 90 minutes of theatrical storytelling, stops near the Minster, lesser-seen streets, and a finish at the Shambles. The walk suits most people, but bring warm clothes and sturdy shoes.

“So we had Dan (I think) who was fantastic. His voice carried he include a little humour and was very affable. He wasn’t put off by the locals who made ghost noises. We learned a little on a very cold evening and my only gripe I guess was that for a place that’s the most haunted city in Europe - why did we only get 5 stories?”

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4.Ghost Bus Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 961 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Board a 1960s Routemaster near Trafalgar Square for a 60 to 75 minute English-language tour of London’s darker side. Guides such as Scar, Cedric, Ben, and Stan use comedy, stories, and bus theatrics while you pass the Tower of London, St Paul’s, Fleet Street, Westminster Abbey, and more. Expect spooky history with a strong theatrical streak.

“Last minute add on…Cedric gave an entertaining and engaging description of the ghastly facts of London (including a brief history of Scotland Yard and Jack the Ripper). Very energetic and amusing performance as he traverses both levels of the interactive double decker frequently.”

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5.Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Start at All Hallows by Tower Church at 8 pm and walk for about two hours through central London. Your guide, often George, mixes ghost stories with London history, crime tales, local facts, and humor. The tour ends outside St Paul’s Cathedral and suits curious history fans more than anyone seeking a frightening scare.

“George was amazing — incredibly knowledgeable and very factual, with loads of interesting information throughout the tour. As a local, he clearly knows the area inside out, which really added to the experience. The tour never felt rushed; George took his time, answered every question people had, and made sure everyone was engaged. It was well paced, informative, and genuinely fascinating from start to finish. A great experience overall and excellent value for money — a solid two hours that flew by. Highly recommend.”

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6.Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour

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

Meet Shiverpool’s guides outside the Philharmonic Pub for a 90-minute evening walk through Liverpool’s darker past. Hear tales of Polly, Lantern Jaw and a Devil-linked pyramid, then finish at the Anglican Cathedral and St James Gardens. Expect theatrical storytelling, a moderate walk, outdoor conditions and a maximum group of 40.

“Absolutely hilarious and really interesting absolutely worth every penny and honestly truly hilarious 🤣🫶🏼”

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7.Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Bath after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Robert, Mr Skinner, or Roger. Hear grim tales at Bath Abbey, Abbey Green, Queen Street, and the Roman Baths, then join simple paranormal experiments in Royal Victoria Park. Expect about 1 hour 45 minutes of easy walking, audience participation, and plenty of history alongside the spooky stories.

“Excellent! See my glowing TripAdvisor review. The short version: We lived it. Madame Strchnine combined history, humor, and the macabre.”

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8.The Original Jack the Ripper Coach Tour of Haunted London

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 419 reviews · from $82

Start at Victoria Coach Station at 7 pm for a 2.5-hour bus and walking tour of London’s darker past. Hear about executions at Whitehall, Old Bailey, and Smithfield, then walk Jack the Ripper’s East End murder trail with guides such as Alan Doyle or Magnus. Finish at the Sherlock Holmes Pub near Trafalgar Square, with food and drinks at your own cost.

“The story sharing by the tour guide, historical value of the story, the myths and legends and still unknowns!”

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9.Creepy Cambridge – Cambridge’s Most Entertaining Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk central Cambridge with guides such as Peter, James, Alex, Ben, and Sid, hearing ghost stories tied to Magdalene Bridge, the Round Church, Clare College, Market Square, and famous university figures. Expect a relaxed, interactive walk in English, lasting about 75 to 90 minutes, with college exteriors rather than interior visits.

“James, our guide, was friendly, engaging, and interesting. He took us down spooky streets and told great stories. We saw parts of Cambridge we wouldn’t have otherwise. A lovely time. Thank you, James!”

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10.Tales from the Necropolis – A Ghost Walk Through St. James Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 13 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Meet guides including Miss Llewellyn, Mr Roberts, and Danyel beneath Liverpool Cathedral for a 73-minute lantern-lit walk through St James Cemetery. Hear local tales of ghosts, vampires, witches, fairies, and shadowy figures, then visit the Chalybeate Spring and Huskisson Memorial. The tone is atmospheric and historical rather than relentlessly scary.

“Me and my partner were really interested in the stories and their characters were amazing! Really worth the money and time”

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11.Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows :The Original Bristol Ghost Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join See Your City for a roughly two-hour ghost experience tied to Bristol’s dark past, with stories of ancient horrors, a historic ocean liner, St Mary Redcliffe, and the Floating Harbour. Some booking details describe a Bristol walk, while the supplied experience information also describes a Zoom tour of London, so confirm the format before paying.

“This was an interesting lockdown activity that took us around London and beyond from our chairs. The slides had interesting facts and graphics. Anna was a friendly, enthusiastic, engaging and informative guide who made us all feel included and welcome, especially through the interactive quiz. Good fun!”

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