On Foot · GHOST WALKING TOURS IN THE UK
Good ghost walking tours in the UK cap their group size and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Whitechapel’s Jack the Ripper sites, Victorian London, suspect theories, and Sherlock Holmes context on a vivid two-hour walking tour.
“Our tour guide Martin was excellent, it was a joy to be led by him as we all learnt about the world famous Jack the Ripper and his horrendous crimes”
Explore East London’s Jack the Ripper sites with an expert guide, original evidence, Victorian context, and a free 194-page ebook.
“Jackie was an amazing guide, very knowledgable and passionate about, which really comes across during the tour.”
Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, torture displays, dark history, and ghost stories on a lively one-hour walking tour.
“Lots of steep steps. Some graphic historical torture things. We learned about edinbourghs darker side.”
Explore Whitechapel on a 105-minute Jack the Ripper walk with projected Victorian images, expert storytelling, and practical booking tips.
“Despite the rain the tour was excellant, very informative from a very keen and enthusiastic tour guide who went above and beyond to entertain and keep everyone interested right to the end.”
Explore Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard and South Bridge Vaults after dark, with grim stories, ghost lore, and practical tips for a memorable 90-minute tour.
“A nice walk through the graveyard and vaults. Tour guide very informative and made the tour fun but I expected a more themed about ghosts etc but that was my fault for not looking closely enough at the detail”
Explore Edinburgh’s dark past on a two-hour ghost walk covering witches, plague, Burke and Hare, haunted kirkyards, and Old Town tales.
“What a great night! It was a blast hearing about Edinburgh's darker side while also picking up some local history and seeing the landmarks. Gavin was a fantastic guide, super friendly and easy to talk to. Thank you so much for a really interesting evening!”
Explore Whitechapel by night on a two-hour Jack the Ripper walk, with Victorian social history, crime sites, suspects, and guide George.
“George, our guide, was informative and engaging. He liked the subject matter and enjoyed sharing it. He made the experience enjoyable despite the wet, rainy, evening.”
Explore York after dark on a funny, spooky 90-minute walk through the Minster area, Shambles, and lesser-seen streets with lively local guides.
“Very entertaining and an opportunity to see some hidden parts of York and to listen to some well delivered ghostly tales”
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, witch trials, haunted closes, and Grassmarket executions on a lively 75-minute walking tour.
“Witch Hazel was our guide for this tour and it didn’t disappoint. This lady has a wealth of information, and provided us with so much insight into the witch trials of Edinburgh and North Berwick in a lighthearted but heartfelt manner. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wishes to explore Edinburgh’s deeper past, points of interest and has a real interest in the witch trials”
Explore London’s haunted corners, landmarks, and Thames by boat on a lively two-hour ghost walk ending at the Tower of London.
“Anna was such a charismatic and charming guide, listening to her was so relaxing. Her way of telling the story’s really was so catchy. We enjoyed it so much. 100% recommending the tour and Anna as a guide!!!”
Trace Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel murders on a two-hour London walk with expert guides, historic streets, and a chilling pub finale.
“We had a great time on the tour. Our guide, Cova, was very informative and entertaining. I would recommend this tour”
Explore York’s witch trials, cobbled lanes, and famous sights on a lively 75-minute character-led walking tour.
“It was fun, informative and our guide was bewitching 😊”
Explore Glasgow’s haunted streets, graveyards, and grim tales on a funny, atmospheric two-hour walking tour led by a local guide.
“Great tour! Interesting stories and haunting and picturesque locations. Our guide Isla was a funny and knowledgeable storyteller! Highly recommend.”
Review of Liverpool’s 90-minute Shiverpool ghost walk, with haunted streets, cathedral tales, theatrical guides, price, tips, and practical details.
“brilliant hosts, fascinating stories and a lovely area to walk around with a fun crowd - we loved it! Thanks”
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