The 15 Best Ghost Walking Tours in the UK

1.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

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

Walk through Whitechapel with a Ripperologist guide such as Martin Cheng, Nic, Ivan, or Gabby. Hear the victims’ stories, examine evidence, visit Mitre Square and the Ten Bells Pub, and connect the 1888 murders with Victorian London and Sherlock Holmes.

“Our guide, Jack, was very informative & made the tour very interesting, including a few extra theories & humour. Couldn't have asked the for a better guide”

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2.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews · from $0Top rated

Follow an expert guide, including Jeremy, Angie, Philip, or Jackie, through Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Mitre Square. Over two hours, you’ll examine murder sites, original images, police and press reports, Victorian life, and competing theories about the unsolved case.

“Such a great Tour, Philip was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, and really helped bring lighthearted humor into an otherwise pretty dark story. Seeing how much has changed since the crimes occurred and what it all used to look like back then through photos was a really great addition to the Tour. Couldn't recommend more!”

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3.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

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

Meet your guide on the Royal Mile for a short history walk before descending into Edinburgh’s underground vaults. Expect stories of poverty, torture, death, and reported paranormal activity. Guides such as James, Louisa, Dom, Aimee, and Brendan bring plenty of humor and theatrical storytelling.

“Informative and super interesting look at the Edinburgh vaults. Louisa was a fantastic tour guide! Definitely recommend!”

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4.Jack the Ripper Walking Tour – Ripper Vision Tours

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

Walk through Whitechapel for 105 minutes as an English-speaking guide uses Ripper-Vision to project Victorian crime scenes, suspects, and morgue images onto the streets. Guides such as Harry, Alan, Rob, Mick, and Matt bring competing theories about Jack the Ripper to life.

“Great our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the tour. He gave warnings of graphic scene pictures before showing so you could choose to look away. She shared extra facts and his theory of who the ripper was in the end and why.”

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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, Diva, Darren, Jordan, and Brendan. Hear the stories behind Greyfriars Graveyard, then descend into South Bridge’s warm, damp vaults. Expect history, paranormal tales, humor, and a few narrow steps, but no theatrical jump scares.

“This Tour was so good! Darrin was awesome and a great storyteller. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and glad we chose the after dark time. Thank-you”

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6.Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

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

Join guides such as Jen, Sonia, Tommy, Gavin, or Niamh for a two-hour English, German, or French walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Expect graveyards, plague stories, witch trials, Burke and Hare, Scottish faeries, local jokes, and views from the Calton Hill area.

“The overall length of the tour was good, however and a bitterly cold evening maybe a couple more places to visit as it felt very cold while listening intently. This though is not a criticism as each stopped was fairly detailed. Jen the tour guide was very knowledgeable and descriptive.”

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7.Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

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

Meet at Aldgate Underground station for a 2-hour English-language walk through Whitechapel. Your guide brings the 1880s case to life at the streets linked to the murders, explains working-class Victorian London, and invites you to judge the leading suspects.

“George is a great guide and the tour was really good. Lots of facts and little stories about the time. The 2 hours just flew by..”

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

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

Follow Shadows of York for 90 minutes of spooky tales, grim history, and theatrical storytelling through central York. Guides including Dan, Josh, and Mackenzie lead the walk from the Guy Fawkes Inn toward the Shambles, with plenty of stops and little strenuous walking.

“We had a great evening on our ghost walk. Our guide Josh was very knowledgable and entertaining. We saw lots of sites around York and learned a lot of its history. We would definitely do it again if visiting York in the future.”

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9.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

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

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a costumed witch guide such as Hazel, Juniper, or Angelica. Hear the painful stories of people accused of witchcraft, pass historic closes and wynds, and finish at Grassmarket, the site of public executions. Expect history, humor, and a few spooky moments.

“Hazel was a lovely and knowledgeable guide , it was very interesting to know more about the history of the city and its witches. We just wish it would be a little longer or maybe with deeper explanations of other aspects of history maybe considering the price. But overall it was a nice experience.”

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10.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

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

Join See Your City for a two-hour London ghost walk from Green Park to the Tower of London. Guides including Marvin, Julia, John, and Luke mix documented history with dark tales, while the selected boat option adds a 30-minute Thames ride with evening views.

“Kevin is out tour guide is so informative, funny and very good in deliberating his stories I will really recommend this tour to my friends and family who will visit London”

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11.London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour

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

Walk through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Aldgate East while your guide explains the Jack the Ripper murders. Expect a story-led, interactive tour with visual aids, English or Spanish commentary, and a final stop near 13 Miller’s Court.

“Traveled to the meeting point but no guide arrived. Myself and others waited 20 minutes then contacted Viator who said the guide was sick. No attempt hsd been made to contact us to inform us of this. Two days later still no refund although this has been requested. Money and precious time in Londonn waisted. Very unhappy.”

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12.York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

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

Follow a costumed witch guide through York’s old town, from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate to Shambles. Hear true stories about Mad Alice, Mary Bateman, and other suspected witches, while seeing York Minster, Stonegate, Barley Hall, and quiet snickelways. Guides include Cornelius Piper, Merlot, Willow, and Nutmeg.

“Tour was really good, but struggle a bit to pick up what was being said worh rhe put on accent.”

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13.Glasgow: Ghouls, Ghosts & Gruesome Tales Guided Walking Tour

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

Follow a lantern-carrying guide from Glasgow Cathedral through Merchant City, old graveyards, the Necropolis, and Strathclyde University. Expect Scottish ghost stories, grave-robbing scandals, witch trials, dark comedy, and about 70 minutes of walking before finishing at Babbity Bowster pub.

“Richard was a great tour guide. He made the experience very fun and engaging”

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14.Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk from All Hallows by Tower Church to St. Paul’s Cathedral at 8 pm with guide George, hearing family-friendly ghost stories, grim crimes, and London history along shadowy streets. Expect plenty of walking, outdoor storytelling, and a tour that leans more atmospheric than frightening.

“George was exceptional - as many others have said it’s a history tour of the London area with some ghost stories thrown in which is exactly what we wanted! Was something different and honestly his range of knowledge is excellent and it’s quite apparent he’s passionate about the area and its history! It’s only two hours so I’d recommend it to anyone looking a few hours to kill in the evening whilst getting out and about!”

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15.Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour

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

Join Shiverpool for a 90-minute night walk from the Philharmonic Pub to Liverpool Cathedral. Expect theatrical guides such as Chiller Black and Indiana Bones, tales of Rodney Street hauntings, bodysnatching, Lantern Jaw, and a dramatic cemetery finale.

“This tour ended up being so different than I expected. The subject matter of the tour took a complete backseat to the animation of the two tour guides. I've never met a pair of individuals that could entertain me and captivate the attention of the group more than these two. Grab a pint and join this tour for a great time in downtown Liverpool. Highly recommended.”

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