--- title: The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 47 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 6 of 10 (Ghost Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-haunted-pubs-of-old-london-small-group-tour/ --- # The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** Haunted pubs and tales of graveyard body snatchers shape this walk through old London, led by a qualified historian. A half-pint of beer or equivalent soft drink is included at the first pub; expect to buy your own drinks at subsequent stops. 4.89 from 47 reviews at €99 per person for 3h. ## Overview Explore London's most chilling haunted pubs! Hear the stories behind centuries-old boozers and imbibe the atmosphere, as we take a walk through historic London. Discover some of the most stunning traditional pubs that London has to offer, escorted by a qualified historian, who grew up in the area. Make new friends and taste great beers, in this fun, yet informative journey back in time! Hear tales of the infamous resurrection men, who snatched bodies from local graveyards. See the site of some of London's bloodiest executions. Learn about gruesome murders, apparitions and Faustian pacts. Visit a medieval plague pit, dating back to the Black Death. Check out filming locations from Four Weddings and a Funeral, Brave heart, Shakespeare in Love, V for Vendetta, Skyfall, Closer, Snatch, Sherlock and Poirot. See the City of London's oldest house and its oldest surviving parish church ## Before you book - Meeting point: I will meet you at the main exit of… - Starts 14:30: one departure a day - Food not included: You will be expected to purchase a drink… - Age 18+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Arthur the Leisure Pirate ## What's included - Walking Tour ## Not included - You will be expected to purchase a drink of your choice (from around £2.50-£6.50) at the pubs visited. A half-pint of beer (or equivalent soft drink) is included at the first pub ## Itinerary 1. **Barbican Centre** (pass by, no stop) - Hear the story of the Barbican, from Roman times until today and find out about the secret that lies deep beneath its walls! 2. **Visit our first haunted pub and enjoy a complimentary half-pint of the beer o...** (40m; admission included) - Visit our first haunted pub and enjoy a complimentary half-pint of the beer of your choice N.B. On Sundays, we will only visit the pub from outside and will have a drink at the Fox & Anchor instead. 3. **Charterhouse Square** (20m) - Hear about the Black Death and its devastating impact on medieval London 4. **This beautiful Art Deco building once served as the residence for legendary d...** (pass by, no stop) - This beautiful Art Deco building once served as the residence for legendary detective, Hercule Poirot 5. **The Charterhouse** (10m) - Discover the City of London's last surviving monastic building and hear of the gruesome fate of its monks! 6. **Cloth Fair** (10m) - This street was once home to the notorious Bartholomew Fair, as well as the pub where condemned criminals were given their last pints before execution. It is also home to London's oldest house. 7. **Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great** (20m) - Visit London's oldest surviving parish church, which is haunted by the ghost of its founder, Rahere. This church has appeared in numerous films, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Shakespeare in Love, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Other... 8. **Visit one of London's most notorious haunted pubs, where the 'Resurrection Me...** (30m) - Visit one of London's most notorious haunted pubs, where the 'Resurrection Men' used to ply their trade in human bodies. You will be expected to purchase a beverage of your choice (not included) 9. **Smithfield Market** (10m) - Visit Smithfield Market (outside of operating hours), one of the world's oldest markets, tracing its history back over a millennium. This was one of London's most popular execution sites, where traitors were hung, drawn and quartered, heretics were burnt at the stake and... 10. **Visit this small, yet beautiful church** (5m) 11. **Visit the beautiful Baroque courtyard of the oldest hospital in England, home...** (5m) - Visit the beautiful Baroque courtyard of the oldest hospital in England, home to three different ghosts 12. **Hear the stories of this fascinating historic lane, such as that of the ghost...** (5m) - Hear the stories of this fascinating historic lane, such as that of the ghost, Scratching Fanny 13. **Old Bailey** (pass by, no stop) - Hear about how the Old Bailey emerged from the ruins of the notorious Newgate Prison and learn about the story of the Black Dog of Newgate. 14. **The Viaduct Tavern** (25m) - Visit what is considered by many to be London's most haunted pub, built on the ruins of Newgate Prison. You will be expected to buy a beverage (not included). N.B. On Sundays, we will only visit the pub from outside and will have a drink at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, on Fleet... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:30 - 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 I will meet you at the main exit of Barbican Underground Station, on Aldersgate Street Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ1YzjnVYbdkgRKyhyc4zDkcg ## 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 · #6 of 10** | €99 | 3h | 4.89 (47) | 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 #6 of 10 in Ghost Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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