--- title: London Ghost Walking Tour: Discover Haunted Secrets at Night lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 99 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 8 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-discover-haunted-secrets-at-night/ --- # London Ghost Walking Tour: Discover Haunted Secrets at Night **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 99 reviews at €21 per person for 2h. ## Overview London is a city with over 2000 years of history, but when night falls, the streets reveal a darker side, full of horrible histories and paranormal activity you won't find on your average walking tour. You and a group of travellers will follow a local guide into the shadows to discover the haunted spots. Your guide will tell you dark history and chilling tales of ghostly monks, doomed prisoners, and mysterious apparitions that still haunt London’s landmarks. You'll uncover the secrets of Charterhouse Square, hear eerie whispers at Smithfield Market, and tread carefully through the haunted halls of St. Bartholomew’s. From the notorious Fleet to the murder on Blackfriars Bridge, every stop adds a new layer of spine-tingling suspense. We’ll finish at the infamous Clink Prison, where the spirits of the condemned still cling to the walls. Will we see a ghost? Maybe. But one thing’s for sure: you’ll never see London the same way again. Book your spot now, if you dare. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet our guide at the corner… - 6 start times: between 08:00 and 22:30 - Children from €15: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person for the London Ghost Walking Tour option; other options up to €98 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 99 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 92% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Carpe Diem Tours ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | London Ghost Walking Tour | €21 / person | English | Join a guide and fellow travellers to explore London’s haunted streets and hear chilling ghostly tales. | | Super Scary Halloween Special | €33 / person | English | Halloween week only: costumed guide, candlelit ritual for the dead, spooky trivia and trick-or-treat sweets. Duration: 2 hours | | Late-Night Scary Halloween | €40 / person | English | Our latest, darkest tour of the night. Costumed guide, candlelit ritual for the dead and trick-or-treat sweets. | | Private London Ghost Tour | €98 / person (for 2+ people) | English | See London’s dark side on a private ghost walk with your own guide, eerie tales, and a more personalized haunted experiece | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Ghost sightings are not guaranteed ## Itinerary 1. **Charterhouse Square** (10m) - This former plague pit is one of the most eerie places in the city and is said to be haunted by vengeful spirits, including Black Death victims, ghostly monks, and even a headless Duke! Once you learn about its ghastly history, you won’t be surprised by the supernatural... 2. **Smithfield Market** (10m) - This isn’t just a meat market; it’s a site of gruesome executions, ghostly apparitions, and eerie legends. From the tortured spirit of William Wallace to the phantom cries of Protestant martyrs, this historic square is steeped in chilling tales of death, and if you listen... 3. **St. Bartholomew's Church** (10m) - St. Bartholomew’s Hospital was once a medieval site for treating plague victims. You'll learn about the horrors of the medical malpractices that once took place here. Today, it's said to be haunted by ghostly doctors, patients, and a spectral child, but beware, if you see... 4. **Old Bailey** (10m) - The city’s Central Criminal Court stands on the site of Newgate Prison and apparitions such as the vengeful “Black Dog” remind us of the injustices committed inside the prison walls. 5. **The Viaduct Tavern** (5m) - This centuries-old pub above the holding cells of Newgate Prison is said to be the most haunted in London. Hear about the lingering souls of patrons who never quite finished their last drink. Here the beer is cold, but the ghosts are colder. 6. **St Bride's Church** (10m) - St. Bride's Church hides a dark history beneath its beauty. Containing crypts that housed thousands of skeletal remains from the Roman era to the 19th century, they’ve since been sealed due to numerous disturbing discoveries. 7. **Fleet Street** (10m) - Home to a chilling story that inspired a musical we know and love, we'll wander on the very same street as the murderous barber whose hunger for human flesh made him a cut above the rest. 8. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (10m) - is known not only for its grandeur but also for ghostly tales, including the Whistling Clergyman who haunts the All Souls' Chapel. This building has survived blitzes, and bombings so it's no wonder it's so haunted. Security staff have reported other unsettling experiences,... 9. **Nicknamed "The Wobbly Bridge," for its unsettling swaying motion, many believ...** (5m) - Nicknamed "The Wobbly Bridge," for its unsettling swaying motion, many believe the Millennium Bridge to be cursed. Visitors have reported ghostly experiences and phantom splashes, believing them to be the spirits of those who perished in the River Thames below. 10. **Blackfriars Bridge** (10m) - This imposing bridge has a sinister past as the site of one of London’s more recent murder mysteries. True crime junkies will get their fix with the gruesome details of this Freemason conspiracy and cover-up. 11. **Shakespeare's Globe Theatre** (10m) - When you think of Shakespeare, you don’t think “haunted,” but there have been many mysterious sightings at the Globe Theatre with reports of a mysterious figure in Elizabethan clothing watching rehearsals, phantom footsteps, and ghostly applause. Hear about these strange... 12. **The Clink Prison Museum** (5m) - The Clink Prison, known for its brutal history of torture and death, is now a museum, but many believe the spirits of its tormented past still linger. Visitors often hear agonising screams, rattling chains, and report eerie encounters with a malevolent presence, believed to... 13. **Winchester Palace** (5m) - Just when you thought it couldn't get worse we'll finish the tour at 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... ## 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei5DaGFydGVyaG91c2UgU3F1YXJlLCBCYXJiaWNhbiwgTG9uZG9uIEVDMU0sIFVLIi4qLAoUChIJS8DptFYbdkgRntD6aTdZ3VYSFAoSCfPzF7dbG3ZIEQqyADl5LpFJ ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ghost Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 10** | €21 | 2h | 4.74 (99) | 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 #8 of 10 in Ghost Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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