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SERIOUSLY SCARY London Ghost Tour

Every day at 8PM

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Why join our Ghost Tour?

Experience Dark Side of London, Where History Doesn’t Rest in Peace

As darkness falls, the city’s shadows stretch longer, and the spirits buried beneath its cobblestones begin to stir. Join a band of brave (or foolish) souls and your ghost loving guide as you descend into the haunted heart of London, where every alley holds a secret and every square whispers of something long dead… and not quite gone.

You’ll shiver through the spectral silence of Charterhouse Square, strain to hear the whispers that drift through Smithfield Market, and pass through the looming walls of St. Bartholomew’s, still echoing with the cries of plague- stricken spirits. From the eerie legend on Fleet Street to the true crime scene on Blackfriars Bridge, each stop draws you deeper into the city’s cursed past and dark history you won’t uncover on your average walking tour.

The tour ends at The Clink, a prison where the screams of the condemned may still echo. Step carefully, stay close… and whatever you do, don’t turn around. In London, the dead don’t stay quiet, and you’re never truly alone.

Will you see a ghost? Perhaps.

Will something see you? Almost certainly. Book now… if you’re not afraid of the dark.

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Not all of London’s history rests in peace, some of it still lurks in the shadows.

When night falls, the darker side of London emerges, one where paranormal activity is at play. Step into the shadows with a group of intrepid and morbidly curious explorers on a Ghost Tour of London, you won’t soon forget, even if you try. You’ll follow a ghost-obsessed guide into the haunted heart of the city, where more travellers dare not pass. Here, you’ll wind through eerie alleys and forgotten courtyards, where chilling tales of cursed monks, doomed souls, and lingering spirits wait to be uncovered.


Feel a chill in Charterhouse Square, listen for whispers echoing at Smithfield Market, and tread carefully past the ancient stones of St. Bartholomew’s. From the macabre mysteries of Cock Lane to the spectral spirits lingering on Millennium Bridge, each stop pulls you deeper into London’s ghostly underworld.

Just when you thought the terrors were over, we’ve saved the best for last, if you manage to survive until the end, of course. We’ll finish the tour at the infamous Clink Prison, where history’s most unfortunate souls have left more than just their chains behind. Stay close, and maybe… don’t look over your shoulder.

Will you see a ghost? No promises. But after this night, London will never feel the same, and it just might haunt you (in the best possible way).

Book now, if you dare.

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6 days ago
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best tour in rome! sarah is a really bubbly and friend guide. we were late for a few mins but she was patient enough to explain parts we missed again. whole tour was filled with laughter, so informative and interactive too. couldn’t tell it was her first time doing ghost tours! 100% recommend it was the best tour i’ve been on
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Nicola C
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Great Ghost Tour in Rome We had an excellent ghost tour with Joseph. My son was barnacled to him from the start asking loads of questions and Joseph was great with him. I would definitely recommend this tour telling the darker side of Roman history. FYI I wouldn't recommend it for under 10's though re: the subject matter 👌😊
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9 days ago
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Really great tour with Atousa! You get to learn all the ghost stories of Rome, really fun!!
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PAUL PAVITT
13 days ago
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GREAT GHOST TOUR TOM WAS EXCELLENT AND KNOWELDGE WAS SECOND TO NONE. BEST ONE / BEST GUIDE IVE DONE
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Christina J
21 days ago
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It was amazing- can’t wait to look at the picture of the window from the jail! Atousa was a great guide with a very detailed history of the ghost events!
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Delaney Davis
24 days ago
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Domenica was amazing! She was so informative and so so so nice!! I enjoyed our seriously scary ghost tour so much we were here on our Honeymoon and couldn’t of asked for a better experience!
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Mr C M
29 days ago
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Our tour guide Tom was brilliant! He was engaging, funny and gave plenty facts. We had a lovely evening and thoroughly recommend both locals and visitors to London to do this tour. Thank you! 🙏
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David Pinto
37 days ago
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We did the seriously scary ghost tour in Rome. The tour guide was quite nice and did a good job. Overall the experience was alright but nothing that stood out.
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Super fun and recommended to have a nice walk around London
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I enjoy a good ghost story and learning about the darker underbelly of places! Our guide Maham was an amazing storyteller!
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Ghost Tour highlights

1 Fast-Spreading Fear, Like the Black Death Itself

Beneath the cobblestones of Charterhouse Square lies a mass grave of plague victims, with its dark legacy earning it the title of one of the most haunted places in London. You’ll hear spine-tingling stories from the fall of Black Death victims to tales of royal fury and revenge. Once you uncover its history, you’ll find out why you can’t trust a flicker in the corner of your eye.

2 Smithfield’s Bloody Secrets: Fire, Faith, and Ghosts

Nowadays a meat market, Smithfield was once a brutal theatre of public execution. We guess you can say this place has always been home to butchers. Beneath your feet lie the restless remains of martyrs and traitors alike. Some say the tortured ghost of William Wallace still walks here, and the anguished cries of burned Protestants echo after dark. Listen closely, you may hear more than just the wind.

3 Haunted Healing at St. Bartholomew’s

By day, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital saves lives. By night, it whispers secrets of those lives it couldn’t and the morbidities of the medical malpractices that took place here. Once a haven for plague victims, this ancient building harbours stories of ghostly physicians, suffering patients, and one especially chilling presence: a spectral child whose appearance is said to foretell death. See him... and you may not see tomorrow.

4 The Black Dog of Newgate: Guilt Has Teeth

Where Newgate Prison once stood, the Old Bailey now looms, but some say the horrors of the past never left. A spectral Black Dog, believed to be the vengeful spirit of a wrongly executed man, is said to stalk the area. Its glowing eyes and growl serve as a chilling reminder that justice wasn't always served.

5 Cold Pints and Colder Guests

This centuries-old London pub is said to be the most haunted in pub in London, serving spirits of both kinds. From a murdered smuggler to a woman in black and the occasional ghostly regular who never left, this is a place where the beer stays cold, and the hauntings colder.

6 Crypt Secrets at St. Bride’s

Beneath the genteel façade of St. Bride’s Church lies a crypt filled with secrets and skeletons. So many disturbing discoveries were unearthed here that the crypts were sealed off, possibly to ensure whatever lies within... stays within

7 A Blood-Hungry Barber Is On The Loose

The seemingly unsuspecting Fleet Street was once home to darkness. It was here that a particular barbershop served killer cuts above the rest, and the barber became hungry for human flesh. Was he a real man, or was this just a legend? Who knows. But one thing's for sure: this street served as inspiration for an iconic musical we know and love.

8 The Whistling Clergyman Still Roams

St. Paul’s Cathedral may dazzle you with its dome by day, but as night falls, its echoing halls tell another tale. This place has survived blitzes and bombings, and in All Souls’ Chapel, the eerie sound of whistling is said to belong to a long- dead clergyman. Staff report phantom organ music, unexplained crying, and doors creaking open with no one there. Do you dare pass where the sacred and spectral meet?

9 The Bridge That Sways With the Dead

Nicknamed the “Wobbly Bridge,” the Millennium Bridge has more than just a structural quirk; it has a supernatural one. Misty silhouettes, phantom footsteps, and icy splashes from unseen forces plague nighttime walkers. Some say it’s the souls of the drowned, forever trying to reach the other side.

10 Where Friars & Liars Meet Murder

Blackfriars Bridge might not seem like a crime scene, but its sinister past tells a different story. This one's for the true crime lovers who will get their fix on the gory details of one of London's more recent murder mysteries, a Freemason conspiracy, and a cover-up.

11 To Haunt or Not to Haunt: The Globe’s Ghostly Encore

The Globe Theatre holds more than just the Bard’s legacy. Cast and crew have reported a mysterious figure in Elizabethan garb silently watching rehearsals, invisible footsteps, and ghostly applause. Uncover the tragedy of one actor's final fiery performance and how he met his brutal end. One thing's clear: it seems that some spirits still demand their curtain call.

12 The Clink Still Clutches Its Victims

Once a prison infamous for cruelty, The Clink is now a museum of misery and the pain still lingers. Visitors report screams in empty corridors, dragging chains, and a sinister energy attributed to “The Gaoler,” a brutal jailer whose spirit seems unwilling to let go.

13 Final Stop: The Curse of Winchester Castle

Just when you think it’s over, we take you to the ruins of Winchester Castle, to discover the truth about London's most controversial Bishop. Here, the promise of hidden treasure is matched only by the threat of an ancient curse. Let’s just say, this is no fairy tale ending.

1 Fast-Spreading Fear, Like the Black Death Itself

Beneath the cobblestones of Charterhouse Square lies a mass grave of plague victims, with its dark legacy earning it the title of one of the most haunted places in London. You’ll hear spine-tingling stories from the fall of Black Death victims to tales of royal fury and revenge. Once you uncover its history, you’ll find out why you can’t trust a flicker in the corner of your eye.

2 Smithfield’s Bloody Secrets: Fire, Faith, and Ghosts

Nowadays a meat market, Smithfield was once a brutal theatre of public execution. We guess you can say this place has always been home to butchers. Beneath your feet lie the restless remains of martyrs and traitors alike. Some say the tortured ghost of William Wallace still walks here, and the anguished cries of burned Protestants echo after dark. Listen closely, you may hear more than just the wind.

3 Haunted Healing at St. Bartholomew’s

By day, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital saves lives. By night, it whispers secrets of those lives it couldn’t and the morbidities of the medical malpractices that took place here. Once a haven for plague victims, this ancient building harbours stories of ghostly physicians, suffering patients, and one especially chilling presence: a spectral child whose appearance is said to foretell death. See him... and you may not see tomorrow.

4 The Black Dog of Newgate: Guilt Has Teeth

Where Newgate Prison once stood, the Old Bailey now looms, but some say the horrors of the past never left. A spectral Black Dog, believed to be the vengeful spirit of a wrongly executed man, is said to stalk the area. Its glowing eyes and growl serve as a chilling reminder that justice wasn't always served.

5 Cold Pints and Colder Guests

This centuries-old London pub is said to be the most haunted in pub in London, serving spirits of both kinds. From a murdered smuggler to a woman in black and the occasional ghostly regular who never left, this is a place where the beer stays cold, and the hauntings colder.

6 Crypt Secrets at St. Bride’s

Beneath the genteel façade of St. Bride’s Church lies a crypt filled with secrets and skeletons. So many disturbing discoveries were unearthed here that the crypts were sealed off, possibly to ensure whatever lies within... stays within

7 A Blood-Hungry Barber Is On The Loose

The seemingly unsuspecting Fleet Street was once home to darkness. It was here that a particular barbershop served killer cuts above the rest, and the barber became hungry for human flesh. Was he a real man, or was this just a legend? Who knows. But one thing's for sure: this street served as inspiration for an iconic musical we know and love.

8 The Whistling Clergyman Still Roams

St. Paul’s Cathedral may dazzle you with its dome by day, but as night falls, its echoing halls tell another tale. This place has survived blitzes and bombings, and in All Souls’ Chapel, the eerie sound of whistling is said to belong to a long- dead clergyman. Staff report phantom organ music, unexplained crying, and doors creaking open with no one there. Do you dare pass where the sacred and spectral meet?

9 The Bridge That Sways With the Dead

Nicknamed the “Wobbly Bridge,” the Millennium Bridge has more than just a structural quirk; it has a supernatural one. Misty silhouettes, phantom footsteps, and icy splashes from unseen forces plague nighttime walkers. Some say it’s the souls of the drowned, forever trying to reach the other side.

10 Where Friars & Liars Meet Murder

Blackfriars Bridge might not seem like a crime scene, but its sinister past tells a different story. This one's for the true crime lovers who will get their fix on the gory details of one of London's more recent murder mysteries, a Freemason conspiracy, and a cover-up.

11 To Haunt or Not to Haunt: The Globe’s Ghostly Encore

The Globe Theatre holds more than just the Bard’s legacy. Cast and crew have reported a mysterious figure in Elizabethan garb silently watching rehearsals, invisible footsteps, and ghostly applause. Uncover the tragedy of one actor's final fiery performance and how he met his brutal end. One thing's clear: it seems that some spirits still demand their curtain call.

12 The Clink Still Clutches Its Victims

Once a prison infamous for cruelty, The Clink is now a museum of misery and the pain still lingers. Visitors report screams in empty corridors, dragging chains, and a sinister energy attributed to “The Gaoler,” a brutal jailer whose spirit seems unwilling to let go.

13 Final Stop: The Curse of Winchester Castle

Just when you think it’s over, we take you to the ruins of Winchester Castle, to discover the truth about London's most controversial Bishop. Here, the promise of hidden treasure is matched only by the threat of an ancient curse. Let’s just say, this is no fairy tale ending.

Vital Details from the Beyond

Key info

Where We Meet

Meet your guide and a group of fellow ghosties at the corner entrance of Charterhouse Square, in front of the Walter Knoll shop. Look out for a yellow “Carpe Diem Tours” Sign

When We Meet

8:00 PM

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Please arrive 15 minutes early; this tour runs rain or shine (no refunds for bad weather), is suitable for solo travelers, couples, friends, and groups—though some topics may not be child-friendly—requires comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket if needed, and can also be booked privately for special occasions.

Highlights

Key info

Vital Details from the Beyond

Where?

Meet your guide and a group of fellow ghosties at the corner entrance of Charterhouse Square, in front of the Walter Knoll shop. Look out for a yellow “Carpe Diem Tours” Sign

When?

8:30 PM

Tick, tock, Ghost Tour o’clock!

The next Ghost Tour begins in...
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

Important

Please arrive 15 minutes early; this tour runs rain or shine (no refunds for bad weather), is suitable for solo travelers, couples, friends, and groups—though some topics may not be child-friendly—requires comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket if needed, and can also be booked privately for special occasions.

Highlights

Echoes from the Past

what awaits you

Unravel the Mysteries

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Tours typically last around 1.5 to 2 hours, covering multiple locations at a relaxed pace.

While suitable for most ages, it contains ghost stories and legends that may not be suitable for very young children. Parental discretion is advised.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking and check the weather, as tours typically run rain or shine.

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Step into the Shadows

Where Our Tour Starts

Meet your guide and a group of fellow ghosties at the corner entrance of Charterhouse Square, in front of the Walter Knoll shop. Look out for a yellow “Carpe Diem Tours Sign”

Please make sure to arrive 10 minutes before the starting time of the tour.

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Ghost Tour of London

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