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London Ghost Walking Tour: Discover Haunted Secrets at Night

4.7 · 101 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Carpe Diem Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00, 20:30, 22:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Smithfield Market and Newgate prison feature on this night walk built around tales of ghostly monks, prisoners and apparitions.

Guided storytelling and visits to the listed locations are included; ghost sightings are not guaranteed. 4.74 from 101 reviews at €21 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #6 of 8 in Ghost Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
London Ghost Walking TourThe page priceJoin a guide and fellow travellers to explore London’s haunted streets and hear chilling ghostly tales.€21
Super Scary Halloween SpecialHalloween week only: costumed guide, candlelit ritual for the dead, spooky trivia and trick-or-treat sweets. Duration: 2 hours€33
Late-Night Scary HalloweenOur latest, darkest tour of the night. Costumed guide, candlelit ritual for the dead and trick-or-treat sweets.€40
Private London Ghost TourSee London’s dark side on a private ghost walk with your own guide, eerie tales, and a more personalized haunted experiece€98 for 2+ people

Children from €15 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Visits to historic haunted sites and iconic landmarks
  • Spooky storytelling from an expert local guide
  • Small group experience for an immersive atmosphere
  • Visit shadowy locations like Smithfield Market and Newgate prison.
  • Guided ghost walk through London's most haunted streets
  • Ghost sightings are not guaranteed

Reviews

4.7
101 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 93 of 101

Star breakdown of all 101 ratings

5 stars
91 · 90%
4 stars
2 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
4 · 4%
1 star
2 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the lively accounts of London's dark history, though some expected more ghost stories and scares.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides share detailed accounts of London's darker history
  • Humorous, animated storytelling keeps travellers engaged
  • Stories reveal the past of places travellers would otherwise walk past
  • Several travellers describe the walking pace as well judged

Complaints

  • Some find it spooky, while others say it offers too few ghost stories or scares
  • Confusing meeting details have sent travellers to the wrong starting point

Written by Guidekin from the 98 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 December 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please meet our guide at the corner entrance of Charterhouse Square, in front of the Walter Knoll shop. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early, as we cannot offer refunds for late arrivals. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00, 17:30, 19:00, 20:00, 20:30, 22:30 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Half-swallowed by shadow near London Bridge, the ruined Great Hall of Winchester Palace still bears its rose window like a hollow, watching eye. Once a bishop's grand seat, later a place where prisoners from the Clink faced judgment, its stones have held secrets for 700 years.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Carpe Diem Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €15 ages 5 to 17

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Ghost Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 8€212h4.74 (101)shared
Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London€302h4.94 (952)shared
Crime and Policing London Walking Tour€962h 15m4.96 (108)shared
Ghosts of Greenwich: London's Haunted Walking Tour€192h4.97 (69)shared

Ranked #6 of 8 in Ghost Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €99, median €24; typical length 2h. 0 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 8 Ghost Tours

From €21 per adult · London Ghost Walking Tour