--- title: London Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History & Legends lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 19 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.65 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 9 of 10 (Ghost Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-ghost-walking-tour-dark-history-legends/ --- # London Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History & Legends **Guidekin's take:** Walk through London's nighttime streets with tales linked to Charterhouse Square, Smithfield Market and Blackfriars Bridge. Guided storytelling covers dark history and paranormal lore; ghost sightings are not guaranteed. 4.65 from 57 reviews at €19 per person for 2h. ## Overview Step into the darker, more eerie side of London on a ghost tour steeped in dark history, where you'll join a group of ghost hunters and a local guide who will tell spine-chilling tales. This isn't your average walking tour; prepare to uncover the haunting secrets of Charterhouse Square, hear faint whispers at Smithfield Market, and venture through the ghostly halls of St. Bartholomew's. From the demon barber on Fleet Street to the true crime tale at Blackfriars Bridge, each stop will add another bit of suspense to send a shiver down your spine. For the grand finale, we'll visit the most haunted place of all: Clink Prison, where the restless spirits of the condemned are said to still roam. One thing's for sure: after this tour, you'll never look at London the same way again. Are you ready for the thrill of a lifetime? Book your spot now... if you dare! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet on the corner of… - 6 start times: between 08:00 and 22:30 - Children from €15: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €19 per person for the Haunted London Ghost Tour option; other options up to €98 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.65/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 89% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Republic Experiences ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Haunted London Ghost Tour | €19 / person | English | Shared ghost adventure: Join a lively group tour, hear chilling tales, explore haunted streets, and uncover London’s dark history. | | Scary Halloween Ghost Walk | €33 / person | English | A Halloween week special with a costumed guide, candlelit ritual, spooky trivia and trick-or-treat sweets. | | Late Halloween Scary Tour | €40 / person | English | Halloween night at 10:30pm: our darkest tour, with a costumed guide, candlelit ritual and trick-or-treat sweets. | | Private London Ghost Tour | €98 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Exclusive ghost experience: Enjoy a personalized ghost walk with your group, skip crowds, hear eerie tales, and explore London’s haunted past. | ## What's included - Dark tales of torture, execution, and conspiracy from London's haunted history. - Stops include shadowy locations like Smithfield Market and Newgate Prison. - A small-group nighttime walk through ghostly alleys and eerie streets. - Uncover London's darker, more sinister side. - Your local guide reveals the city's most haunted spots and eerie paranormal lore. ## Not included - Ghost sightings are not guaranteed ## Itinerary 1. **Charterhouse Square** (10m) - An ancient plague pit with a ghastly past. Hear stories of vengeful spirits, including Black Death victims, ghostly monks, and even a headless Duke! Once you learn about its grim history, the eerie apparitions will seem all too real. 2. **Smithfield Market** (10m) - More than a meat market, this former execution site is home to sinister apparitions and unsettling tales. From the restless spirit of William Wallace to the mournful cries of Protestant martyrs, this historic square is full of chilling stories of death. And if you listen... 3. **St Bartholomew's Hospital Museum** (10m) - Hear about the morbid malpractices that took place at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Once a medieval sanctuary for plague victims, it is now said to be haunted by ghosts of doctors, patients, and even a spooky spectral child. But beware, spotting him could be an omen that death... 4. **The Central Criminal Court of London stands where Newgate Prison once stood, ...** (10m) - The Central Criminal Court of London stands where Newgate Prison once stood, yet spirits like the vengeful "Black Dog" continue to haunt the site, serving as chilling reminders of the injustices that took place within those prison walls. 5. **The Viaduct Tavern** (5m) - Welcome to London's most haunted pub, built above the holding cells of former Newgate Prison. Here, the beer is cold, but the ghosts are colder. You'll hear stories of the lingering souls of patrons who never quite finished their last drink. 6. **Beneath the graceful exterior of St** (10m) - Bride's Church lies a dark history. Learn why its crypts, once home to thousands of skeletal remains from the Roman era to the 19th century, were sealed after a series of disturbing discoveries. 7. **Fleet Street** (10m) - This unsuspecting street is home to a sinister tale turned musical. Hear about the murderous demon barber who proved that he was a cut above the rest. 8. **St** (10m) - Paul's Cathedral is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, but it also holds a dark side as a survivor of blitzes and bombings. Hear the legend of the Whistling Clergyman who haunts All Souls' Chapel. If you listen carefully, you may also hear the cries of children, the faint... 9. **Often called "The Wobbly Bridge" due to its unsettling sway, it’s believed to...** (5m) - Often called "The Wobbly Bridge" due to its unsettling sway, it’s believed to be cursed. Visitors have reported ghostly encounters and phantom splashes, thought to be the restless spirits of those who perished in the River Thames below. 10. **Blackfriars Bridge** (10m) - This bridge is a fabric of the average Londoner's morning commute, but it's got something to hide. This former crime scene was the site of one of the most infamous murders in the city's recent history. 11. **The Globe Theatre is a stage for more than just performances; it's also a pla...** (10m) - The Globe Theatre is a stage for more than just performances; it's also a place of eerie hauntings. Visitors have reported sightings of apparitions in Elizabethan attire watching rehearsals and hearing the sound of phantom applause. Delve into the unsettling tales tied to the... 12. **The Clink Prison Museum** (5m) - Once infamous for its brutal history of torture and death, The Clink Prison is now a museum, yet many believe the tortured souls of its past still haunt the site. Visitors often hear agonising screams, the sound of clinking chains, and encounter a sinister presence, believed... 13. **Winchester Palace** (5m) - We'll finish with the worst, standing in front of the remnants of Winchester Palace, where hidden treasure comes at a cost and a curse. It's here where you'll discover the demonic past of this opulent palace and the truth about the most controversial bishop in London. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00, 20:30, 22:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please meet on the corner of Charterhouse Square and Carthusian Street and arrive 10 minutes early for the experience; your guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjJDaGFydGVyaG91c2UgU3F1YXJlLCBCYXJiaWNhbiwgTG9uZG9uIEVDMU0gNkFILCBVSyIuKiwKFAoSCUvA6bRWG3ZIEZ7Q-mk3Wd1WEhQKEglDNf9QURt2SBGB_e227a50UQ ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ghost Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 10** | €19 | 2h | 4.65 (57) | shared | | [Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London](/uk/london/tours/ghastly-ghost-walking-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €30 | 2h | 4.94 (949) | shared | | [Colombia's Finest Outdoor Murder Mystery London](/uk/london/tours/colombia-s-finest-outdoor-murder-mystery-london/?format=md) | €23 | 2h | 4.96 (134) | private | | [Crime and Policing London Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/crime-and-policing-london-walking-tour/?format=md) | €95 | 2h 15m | 4.96 (108) | shared | Ranked #9 of 10 in Ghost Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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