10 Ghost & Vampire Tours in London That You Shouldn't Miss

December 10, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. PRIVATE Jack the Ripper Ghost Walking Tour in London

202 Bishopsgate, Spitalfields, London EC2M 4NR, UK Lantern Ghost Tours
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Be transported to a darker and much more mysterious time in the 19th century when Jack the Ripper was lurking the streets. Explore many of the locations where these heinous acts took place and enjoy London's only Jack the Ripper Ghost Tour with your very own private tour. All tours are automatically booked for 730pm unless you request another time. PLEASE NOTE THIS PRICE IS FOR A PRIVATE GROUP OF UP TO 10 GUESTS. EXTRA GUESTS COST GBP 7 EACH

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Reviewed By Primes123

From the Winchester Geese to the decapitated head of William Walace, the trip left me with a lasting impression and I will never think of London in the same way again. Maria, with her passion and intrigue really made the experience very enjoyable and interesting. I look forward to revisit these places once they reopen.

2. Amazing Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Hampton Court Palace Private Tour

The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK Hobnob Tours
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If you're interested in England’s Royalty past and present, this is the tour for you.  We start in the centre of London and meander past the outside of both St James’ and Buckingham Palaces which have been at the heart of many Royal events for centuries.  If it is scheduled to take place on the day of your tour, we will watch parts of the ancient ceremony of the Changing of the Guard before walking through leafy St James’ Park to reach Horse Guards.  This remains the official entrance to both palaces to this day.  After lunch, we travel by train from London’s Waterloo station to Hampton Court where we explore Henry VIII’s Tudor palace and William III’s Baroque palace.  We’ll marvel at Henry’s vast kitchens, his magnificent Great Hall and the eerie Haunted Gallery before admiring William’s impressive display of weaponry and his art collection.  We return to London by train.  The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Entry ticket to Hampton Court Palace, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions and the return train from London Waterloo station to Hampton Court

Reviewed By mallorylmeans

Sandy gave my husband and I a 3-hour personal tour of Hampton Court Palace and she was fabulous! She is super friendly, engaging and made us feel comfortable right from the start. She tailored the tour to our interests - it was extremely informative and entertaining! She was happy to answer our questions and shared lots of details / stories we wouldn’t have learned on a self-guided tour. We had to reschedule our tour multiple times due to unforeseen circumstances but she was incredibly flexible and accommodating. Going beyond the tour, Sandy shared plenty of travel tips, recommendations and provided directions on how to get to and from Hampton Court from our hotel. We hope to book her for more tours on our next trip to London! Highly recommended! Thanks so much, Sandy!

3. Visit The London Bridge Experience & The London Landmark Tour

Green Park (Stop H), London W1J 9DZ, UK London Top Sights Tours
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Explore London’s top 20 world famous landmarks. After a 5 hour walking tour of the city, visit the scary London Bridge Experience. This tour brings together history, horror, education and fun. Start with a walking tour of the history, culture, and legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. Head to Westminster, and see Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. Go to the London Bridge area to see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Then head to the London Bridge Experience. You will see, hear and even smell what London Bridge was like throughout the ages. London Bridge has seen it all, there has been murder, intrigue, collapse, fire, and much more. However you look at it, this bridge has many a tale to tell.

Inclusions: Local Fun Guide, Walking tour of the Top 20 sights of London (4.5 / 5 hours), London Bridge Experience Entrance Ticket

Exclusions: Please bring an Oyster Card or Travel Card with at least £5 (2 rides), Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & packed lunch), Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point, Umbrella if it looks like rain!

Reviewed By 960theat

A healing place for anyone. Great plant species, quite, creative zones with music, friendly birds and lovely sounds. We will come back for events. Definitely a place when you can reflect even by your own or enjoy with friends, family.

4. PRIVATE Jack the Ripper Ghost Walking Tour in London

202 Bishopsgate, Spitalfields, London EC2M 4NR, UK Lantern Ghost Tours
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This is a PRIVATE tour for your group only. Follow in the footsteps of notorious London serial killer, Jack the Ripper, on this private 1.5-hour walking tour. Travel back in time to the 19th century as you visit sites upon which Jack the Ripper committed heinous crimes and where the infamous Bedlam lunatic asylum used to reside. Your guide’s attention is dedicated solely to you and your party, ensuring an atmosphere perfect for strolling London’s haunted streets. Greet your private guide outside of Dirty Dicks, an 18th-century pub located opposite Liverpool St. Station. As you start to stroll, your guide provides a historical overview of Jack the Ripper, detailing the crimes committed by the Victorian serial killer. TOURS ARE AUTOMATICALLY BOOKED FOR 730PM UNLESS YOU REQUEST ANOTHER TIME.

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Reviewed By Primes123

From the Winchester Geese to the decapitated head of William Walace, the trip left me with a lasting impression and I will never think of London in the same way again. Maria, with her passion and intrigue really made the experience very enjoyable and interesting. I look forward to revisit these places once they reopen.

5. Burnings, Butchery & Black Death: A Walking Tour of London's Bloody Past

Aldersgate St, Barbican, London EC1A 4JA, UK Historic London Tours
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

We'll travel through a thousand years of history, meeting kings, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace (and learn how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!" whilst being executed!) On our walking tour we'll visit the areas around Smithfield, for centuries London's site of both animal and human slaughter. We'll learn about how the city disposed of the tens of thousands of Black Death corpses in the fourteenth century, the execution methods used in the Middle Ages, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist. The walking tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles. PLEASE NOTE: TripAdvisor charges a very high commission rate, and tickets can be purchased much cheaper through my own website.

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Reviewed By LondonCityPD

Tom is a natural guide. Interesting , witty and knowledgeable. He didn’t miss a beat or not know an answer. This tour was fascinating crossing a broad sweep of time and geography.

6. Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

All Hallows by Tower Church, Byward St, Tower, London EC3R 5BJ, UK Meet The Street
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See one of the world's most intriguing cities through a different point of view, full of spooky visions and sinister apparitions. Search for ghosts and ghouls that creep through the night while your guide shares stories of London's haunted history. Listen to these bone-chilling tales as you meander down the dark alleys of central London, if you dare. Your 2-hour walking tour ends at St Paul's Cathedral.

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Reviewed By wendydavies

We had a last minute trip to London and had a voucher to use which covered a number of walking tours. George responded to all communications really quickly and so we booked with him. George was very prompt for the meet up and it turned out we were the only people on the tour (not many tourists in London at the moment!) Great tour, learnt lots, saw bits of London we'd never seen before and all disagreed at the end who the ripper was! Our teenagers felt he checked their understanding without being condescending in any way. Will book another tour next visit!

7. The Cloak and Dagger Tour

77 Borough High St, London SE1 1NH, UK The Cloak and Dagger Tour
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Prepare yourself for this experience! You will be met at the entrance of the George Inn by a figure from history in full costume. They will guide you and your fellow travellers on a tour that will dive into the dark, disgusting and horrible side of London’s history. After the tour you will be led back to the George Inn, where in it’s beautifully historic setting two actors will recreate a true story of murder and revenge in the very room in happened 300 years ago! Location - The George Inn Yard, 77 Borough High St, London SE1 1NH Approx duration -  2 hours

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Reviewed By Ivan M

I did already quite a bit walking tours and this one is the best ever. It's a very immersive experience. It's like you are walking around in the horrors of Medieval London.

8. The 5 Women & Jack the Ripper

Altab Ali Park, Adler St, Shadwell, London E1 1FD, UK See Your City
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In 1888, tragedy struck: Five lives were taken, countless more were changed forever. While the killer has become a household name, his victims have been largely lost to history. Join us as we follow in the footsteps of Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary Jane on our “The 5 Women + Jack the Ripper” tour of London. Together with your expert guide, who’ll help you navigate the East End, you’ll unearth crucial clues, examine the crime scenes and explore the women’s stories. You’ll learn about the terrors that rippled through 1800’s Whitechapel as history’s most infamous serial killer proceeded on his murderous rampage. Most of all, you’ll learn about the human beings behind the headlines. Just how much of what you think you know is wrong? Our “The 5 Women + Jack the Ripper” walking tour is an educational and alternative way to explore the wonderful city of London. Why not get a group of friends together for a socially distanced walk with an eerie twist? Book your tickets today.

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Reviewed By M5351UMalexd

Was so great to know all the history of inner London and all the ghost stories! A must see! Real in-depth stories and we loved the quiz parts as well!

9. The Jack The Ripper Walking Tour in London

BNB - Business Network Builders Limited, Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman St, London E1 8FA, UK Jack the Ripper Tour - Discovery Tours
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4.8 based on 149 reviews

This is the Original Aldgate East Jack the Ripper tour that has been operating nightly since 1982. Our start point means that, within seconds of setting out, you are exploring the cobbled alleys and atmospheric old streets that have changed little since Jack the Ripper prowled their shadows. Our guides, Richard Jones, John Bennett, Philip Hutchinson, Angie Norman, Lindsay Siviter and Mark Ubsdell are experts on the case and have between them written more than ten acclaimed books on the Jack The Ripper mystery. They are able to present you with a detailed account of the crimes that shook the world in 1888. However, they present those facts in a dramatic and entertaining fashion that is both entertaining and inspiring, and which helps bring the history of the crimes to vivid life. From the start, it is as though you are a part of the Victorian police investigation, as you sift the evidence, examine the facts, and debate the crimes and arrive at your own conclusions.

Inclusions: Expert Guides Who Will Bring The Story To Life, Original Photographs Of The Locations As They Were At The Time Of The Murders., The Opportunity To Ask Questions And Discuss The Case With Your Guide And Fellow Participants., You Will Be Able To Peruse Police And Press Reports About The Crimes.

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Reviewed By nikoleta_011

Had a great evening walk with Angie who kept us all in good mood despite the heavy rain! This is very interesting and engaging tour, we were given a lot of information not only focusing on Jack but also on snippets of unique insights about London and its history. I highly recommend it!

10. Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows: London Virtual Tour

Green Park, London SW1A 1AA, UK See Your City
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4.8 based on 258 reviews

Highlights ● Discover London’s gruesome history with your professional guide. ● Hear ghost stories about London’s most haunted locations without leaving your house. ● Learn about the Penny Dreadfuls; the fantastical tabloids of the 19th century. Description Go on a delightfully horrible adventure and learn about London’s love affair with the macabre. From the plague pits of Green Park to the Penny Dreadfuls of the Victorian era and finally the most haunted building in the UK; The Tower of London. Watch as your live guide talks you through London’s horrible past and tells you the ghost stories that have captured people's imaginations for over 100 years. Please not that all tour times are set to time zone BST(UK)

Inclusions: ● Admission to the virtual group tour - all online., ● Professional live guide., ● A fun quiz on Penny Dreadful titles.

Exclusions: An internet connection is necessary.

Reviewed By laurendevere

Perla was brilliant and right from the start was very welcoming of everyone who attended. She was enthusiastic and the compilation of the visuals was very relevant. She told great stories and kept the whole event alive and vibrant throughout. I learned a lot and Perla also gave some great recommendations for films to watch that related to the topic.

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