GHOST WALKING TOURS IN THE UK

Where to Walk: the 15 Best Ghost Walking Tours in the UK

26 walks  ·  from $18 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 ghost walking tours in the UK justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back outside.

London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Christ Church and the Victorian setting
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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

1.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Our pick

Follow a Ripperologist through Whitechapel for two hours, from Altab Ali Park to the Ten Bells Pub. Expect crime-scene stops, suspect theories, victim stories, Victorian social history, and visual evidence. Guides such as Martin Cheng, Nic, Ivan, Gabby, and Bettina are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and thoughtful treatment of the victims. Graphic content is included.

“Very interesting and detailed information. Guide was upbeat and animated in her delivery, very engaging indeed, creating mystery and intrigue. Brilliant and professional delivery of a well thought out tour.”

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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Spitalfields Market: setting the scene
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

2.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews Top rated

Walk from Aldgate East through Spitalfields and Brick Lane to Mitre Square while an expert guide explains the 1888 murders, victims, suspects, and police inquiry. Expect original photographs, press reports, questions, and a free 194-page ebook. Guides may include Jeremy, Angie, Philip, or Jackie.

“Informative, interesting, and fun! Jeremy was the perfect tour guide, he kept the group entertained but told the story of the five victims and the ripper himself in detail with facts and theories. I also enjoyed all the information on the buildings and architecture that was arounRead more”

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Ghost stories, reported hauntings, and the limits of the scare factor
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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

3.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,183 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Walk from the Royal Mile into Edinburgh’s underground vaults with a guide such as James, Louisa, Dom, or Aimee. Expect dark history, torture exhibits, steep stairs, ghost stories, and a compact one-hour visit. The tour is in English, capped at 36 people, and best for adults and older children comfortable with confined spaces.

“Our guide, Louisa was brilliant! She really made the experience enjoyable. We loved the “haunted” aspect of the tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! A must do while in Edinburgh!”

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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours - How Ripper-Vision changes the usual walking tour
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London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

4.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,752 reviews · from $26

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Aldgate East Tube Station and walk through Whitechapel as Ripper-Vision projects Victorian photographs, crime scenes, and suspects onto the streets. Guides such as Harry, Rob, Alan, Mick, and Matt bring the case to life with vivid storytelling, historical context, and competing theories about the killer’s identity.

“it might benefit from a slightly later start time because the daylight made viewing the projection difficult to see. otherwise, well done tour and great guide!”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Greyfriars Graveyard in the dark
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

5.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk Edinburgh after dark with guides such as James, Jordan, Diva, Darren, and Brendan, visiting Greyfriars Graveyard and the South Bridge Vaults. Expect local history, tales of death and haunting, damp underground rooms, and plenty of humor rather than theatrical jump scares. The 90-minute tour suits adults, horror fans, and true-crime buffs.

“Did tour in the dark, only light used was a flashlight and your own phone light. Great stories, no jump scares, and our tour guide, Darren, was kind and funny. This tour was not theatrical but it would’ve been cool to see the guide dressed in something other than regular clothes to set the tone. The vaults and graveyard stories were interesting and one story easily led into the other. The night of the tour, I woke at 3am, to a skinny man with grey hair standing at the edge of my bed. I’ve had “the hag” before and it reminded me a lot of the same experience, but I…”

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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour - Canongate Kirkyard and the city’s old burial grounds
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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

6.Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,671 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with guides such as Sonia, Jen, Tommy, Gavin, and Nick, hearing stories of witch trials, the Black Death, Burke and Hare, Scottish faeries, and graveyard legends. The two-hour route visits Canongate Kirkyard and Old Calton Cemetery, with English, German, and French tours available.

“it was amazing, really interesting our tour guide was called Ignas, he was brilliant, full of some amazing history and facts, and was very funny too! Overall a brilliant experience”

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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour - Seeing the crime locations in context
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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

7.Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,449 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet at Aldgate Underground station for a two-hour English-language walk through Whitechapel and nearby streets. Guide George brings the Jack the Ripper case to life with clear storytelling, social history, police theories, and suspect profiles. Expect moderate walking, dark subject matter, and plenty of chances to ask questions.

“George was a fantastic guide - charismatic and enthusiastic. Great tour, we all loved it.”

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - The Minster gives the route its grand backdrop
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

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

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

Join Shadows of York at 6:30 pm outside the Guy Fawkes Inn for a 90-minute walk through York’s dark past. Guides such as Dan, Josh, and Mackenzie combine theatrical storytelling with gruesome history, taking you around the Minster and toward the Shambles. Expect cobbles, outdoor stops, a group of up to 35, and an entertaining English-language tour.

“Dan was our guide and he was phenomenal. Absolute best story teller I’ve encountered. He was also able to suggest some great places to eat after the tour completed. Highly recommend.”

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - Starting near St. Giles’ Cathedral and the Mercat Cross
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

9.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

Join guides such as Hazel, Juniper, or Angelica outside Caffè Nero near St. Giles’ Cathedral for a 75-minute walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Hear the human stories behind Scotland’s witch trials, visit historic closes and streets, and finish at Grassmarket. Expect character-led storytelling, some humor, steep sections, and a respectful look at injustice.

“my tour was amazing! loved every second and was welcomed into Junipers little coven of baby 🧙‍♀️ Juniper is passionate about this terrible history of beautiful, clever and smarter than men ladies who were accused of witchcraft. loved every second & will happily go again! $$$ well spent 🥰🧙‍♀️💜🖤✨️”

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - Green Park and St James’s Palace: polished London with a grim underside
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

10.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Follow London’s darker stories from Green Park to the Tower of London with a live guide in English, French, or German. You’ll hear tales of ghosts, plague, executions, and royal intrigue, then choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride or take the Tube. Guides such as Marvin, Julia, Luke, and Zachary are known for strong storytelling and good humor.

“Loved the walking tour, Jack was a great guide. The only thing that let it down was the Uber boat ride. This is because once on the boat you were left to do your own thing, I had expected still having stories whilst on the boat. Apart from that everything was great!”

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London: Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour - The 1888 story, told on foot
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London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour

11.London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,013 reviews · from $151

Follow Jack the Ripper’s route through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Aldgate East on this roughly two-hour walking tour. Guides such as Cova, Antonio, Yassine, and Yasin use stories, photos, and detective-style questions to explain the unsolved murders. The tour is offered in English or Spanish and ends near Miller’s Court.

“It was a very fun night of learning a lot of interesting facts about the Jack the Ripper murders mixed with a walk around one of London’s neighborhood old neighborhoods. I definitely recommend this tour!”

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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour - York Minster adds scale and a dose of real history
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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

12.Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 928 reviews · 1h 15m · from $22

Follow a costumed witch guide through York for 75 minutes of true stories, local history, and theatrical fun. You’ll hear about Mad Alice, Mary Bateman, John Wrightson, and Margaret Clitheroe while visiting the Shambles, York Minster, Stonegate, Barley Hall, and more. Guides include Cornelius, Merlot, Willow, Nutmeg, and Nix.

“Cornelius Piper was a phenomenal guide. He was entertaining and enthusiastic about his work. My children and I enjoyed our tour.”

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Glasgow: Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Glasgow Cathedral and the Royal Infirmary
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Glasgow: Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour

13.Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 887 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Follow an English-speaking guide through Glasgow’s old streets, Ramshorn Graveyard, Merchant City, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, and Strathclyde University. Hear tales of grave robbers, witch trials, ghostly sightings, and strange experiments, then finish at Babbity Bowster. Guides such as Richard, Isla, and Mark mix local history with dark humor.

“Richard was our tour guide and made the experience absolutely wonderful!! It's not easy to keep a group of teenagers entertained nut they have all asked to do something like this again they enjoyed it so much! Between his extensive knowledge of the area & Glasgow history and his (slightly morbid) humour, we couldn't have asked for a better guide! Thank you 💖💖”

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Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour - The Wellington Room and Liverpool’s less tidy past
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Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour

14.Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour

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

Join Shiverpool for a 90-minute English-language walk from the Philharmonic Pub to Liverpool Cathedral. Guides such as Chiller Black and Indiana Bones mix theatrical storytelling with tales of Polly, Lantern Jaw, bodysnatching, and a Devil-linked pyramid. Expect a lively group walk, historic streets, cemetery paths, and a spooky cathedral finale.

“I loved all of the experiences of the tour it was funny fascinating historical.The tour guides were excellent they made the experience exciting I would definitely do another one.”

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London: Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour - Beginning at All Hallows by the Tower
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London: Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

15.Ghastly Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 794 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Walk from All Hallows by the Tower to St. Paul’s Cathedral on a two-hour evening tour of London’s darker past. Your English-speaking guide, often George or Zav, mixes ghost stories with solid local history, old churches, murder tales, and lesser-known City streets. Expect a brisk walk, outdoor storytelling, and plenty of atmosphere, especially in bad weather.

“Our guide George was brilliant, friendly, interesting and loud enough to hear everything clearly!”

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