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Ghost Tours in Britain: The 15 Darkest Walks

33 tours  ·  from $19

Edinburgh has the vaults, York has the snickelways and London has the Dungeon. These 15 are priced and timed, with a note on which are genuinely unsettling and which are a comedian in a cloak.

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour - Greyfriars Kirkyard and its darker legends
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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1.The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,272 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town after dark with a guide playing a notorious Scottish character. Hear grim tales in the closes, visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, then descend into underground vaults with 400 years of stories about crime, witchcraft, murder, and unexplained events. The 6:45pm departure suits families, though the tour includes sudden scares and some steps.

“Tour guide so so rude never again don’t book it’s awful Treats you like a child and is offensively rude to participants”

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London: Entry Ticket to London Dungeon - Starting with 1,000 years of grim London
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London: Entry Ticket to London Dungeon

2.Entry Ticket to London Dungeon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,305 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Step into London Dungeon for 14 live shows, 20 actors, and 360-degree sets covering the city’s grim past. Follow Sweeney Todd, pass through Whitechapel, face Newgate Prison Ride to Doom, then relax with an optional cocktail at the Dungeon Tavern. The English-only experience lasts about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

“Great event to take the family or your significant other to. The actors were very talented and entertaining, we had a blast! Big thanks from us across the pond! Cheers y’all!”

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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride - Berkeley Square and London’s most haunted house
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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

3.Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet near Green Park for a 2.5-hour evening tour covering Berkeley Square, royal parks, St. James’s Palace, and a 25-minute Thames boat ride to Tower Hill. Guides such as Marvin, Arne, Murray, and Eddie are known for lively storytelling, but the ghost content and guide quality can vary.

“The tour was just as expected and as advertised. Martin, our guide was the BEST storyteller and very knowledgeable about the history of the city and all the destinations visited.”

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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh - Grassmarket and the story of Maggie Dickson
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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

4.Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,761 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Ride a vintage Routemaster through Edinburgh after dark as an English-speaking guide covers Burke and Hare, witch hunts, executions, and haunted places. You pass Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Greyfriars, Grassmarket, and Holyroodhouse. Guides such as Tommy Terror and Sinead O’Horror add theatrical comedy, sound effects, and spooky bus theatrics.

“Informational, funny and spooky. The Ghost Bus Tour in Edinburgh was a perfect choice for our Halloween weekend trip. Tommy Terror is very good, funny, kind and knowledgeable about Edinburgh ghost tales. He gave us details about books to read about these amazing tales.”

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Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour - Meeting the Necrobus by York Station
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Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

5.Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,496 reviews · from $26

Ride York’s eerie Necrobus for 75 minutes of theatrical sightseeing, dark stories, and comedy. Your conductor may be John Doe or Edgar Crank, with driver Bob often joining the fun. See Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin’s grave from a decorated 1960s Routemaster. English only, departing near York Station.

“It was so much fun, Edgar Crank was so funny, and there wasn't a dull moment. Booked this last minute and I must say I'm glad I did, a fantastic way to spend the evening and would recommend to anybody visiting York”

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Ghost Bus Tour of York - Boarding the haunted Routemaster in central York
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Ghost Bus Tour of York

6.Ghost Bus Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,404 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Ride through York after dark on a classic Routemaster with a theatrical conductor and masked driver. Hear ghost stories, crimes, and local history while passing Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin’s grave. The English-language tour lasts about an hour and may include a short walk from the bus.

“It was a great tour. The tour guide was funny and entertaining. Definitely will be coming back again.”

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh - What makes the guides important
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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

7.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

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

Meet your guide on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, walk to the underground vaults, and hear dark tales of torture, death, and reported paranormal activity. Guides including James, Louisa, Dom, Aimee, and Brendan bring plenty of humor and storytelling. Expect steep, narrow stairs, a maximum group of 36, and content best suited to ages 12 and up.

“Good tour lots of useful info. Dom was really knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend it! Very spooky and raises many interesting questions!”

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The London Dungeon Admission Ticket - Is the $37.21 Ticket Good Value?
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The London Dungeon Admission Ticket

8.The London Dungeon Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,133 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Enter the London Dungeon near County Hall for an English-language journey through Jack the Ripper, Sweeney Todd, the plague, Henry VIII, the Great Fire, and Newgate Prison. Actors, sets, smells, darkness, audience interaction, and a final ride turn London’s past into a 1-hour-50-minute fright show.

“Interactive and exciting with theatrical entertainment with historical facts. Walk through ends with a short but thrilling ride.”

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London: Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus - What the one-hour route covers
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London: Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

9.Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,084 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Ride the black 1960s Routemaster Necrobus from Northumberland Avenue for an English-language comedy horror show. A creepy conductor, actors, dark London stories, and technical effects accompany views of Westminster Abbey, Fleet Street, the Tower of London, London Bridge, and more. The one-hour tour suits families, couples, and anyone seeking an unusual evening outing.

“We had an amazing time. Staff funny and friendly would definitely recommend and would definitely do it again.”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh - The South Bridge Vaults and their dark past
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

10.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 a professional guide, visiting Greyfriars Kirk graveyard and the underground vaults beneath South Bridge. Guides such as James, Diva, Jordan, Darren, and Brendan blend grim city history with ghost stories and humor. Expect a 90-minute tour, dark passages, stairs, and content about death, torture, and hangings.

“We enjoyed learning about the history of graveyards and the vaults. We also loved walking and exploring the little streets, as well as parts of Edinburgh we would not have thought about exploring.”

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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh - Descending into the Blair Street Underground Vaults
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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

11.Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,649 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Follow a cloaked Mercat Tours guide from Mercat Cross through Edinburgh’s Old Town, hearing tales of murder, torture, body snatching, and restless spirits. The tour ends in Blair Street Underground Vaults, where candlelight, narrow stairs, and dramatic storytelling create a spooky experience without planned jump scares. Guides include Steph, Shannon, Mike, Marie, and Nicola.

“We paid for a small group tour but there was close to 15 or more on it. It was crowded and uncomfortable. We found this tour really disappointing. In the attempt to make stories interesting and lively - they came across silly and far less interesting. The price for a one hour presentation was steep especially when the time in the vaults was max 20 minutes. We found this tour underwhelming.”

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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh - Greyfriars Kirkyard and its ghost stories
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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

12.Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,587 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet your costumed guide at 9:15 pm on Edinburgh’s High Street for an 80-minute walk through the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and South Bridge vaults. Guides such as David Rizzio, Dr Knox, Lafayette, and Raticus use theatrical storytelling, dark humor, and tales of murder, torture, body-snatching, and reported hauntings. This is an adults-only tour.

“This is a great and spooky way to discover Edinburgh's darker past. Make sure you bring a coat - it gets cold!”

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - Meeting near the Guy Fawkes Inn
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

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

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

Walk York after dark with Shadows of York, starting near the Guy Fawkes Inn and finishing around the Shambles. Guides such as Dan, Josh, and Mackenzie combine local history, gruesome tales, humor, and theatrical storytelling. Expect cobbled streets, outdoor stops near York Minster, hidden corners, and a 90-minute route in English.

“Josh did apologise at the beginning of the tour saying that he has painful wisdom teeth and it may be harder to understand him. I felt maybe due to factors such as above, cold and wet weather, the tour felt on auto-pilot. Kind of forced performance. Guide was friendly. I just felt that the stories lacked enthusiasm and passion. It was hard to understand what was being said at times. Some of the stories were interesting, just the way it was told lacked finer details and energy. I wouldn’t go again or recommend. It was something to do. I’d say the last few tours I have done, the guides have…”

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - Meeting at Green Park and finding your guide
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

14.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

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

Follow a live guide from Green Park through London’s darker stories, stopping at St James’s Palace, Parliament, the London Eye, and the Tower of London. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride with an onboard bar, or take the Underground. Guides including Marvin, Julia, Luke, and John mix documented history with spooky humor.

“Marvin was a very interesting and engaging guide. We really enjoyed listening to him and would definitely recommend the tour. Thank you!”

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York: The York Dungeon Entry Ticket - Viking York starts the story
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York: The York Dungeon Entry Ticket

15.The York Dungeon Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,108 reviews · 1h 15m · from $25

Spend 75 minutes moving through York’s dark past with ten live shows, including Viking conquest, Guy Fawkes, witch trials, Victorian crime, and Dick Turpin. Actors involve the audience, so expect jokes, sudden scares, strong smells, and the occasional moment in the spotlight. English is the only language offered.

“The witch, the victorian palour, the resurrectionist. But in fairness it was all so good. Each made their part come alive. No phones perfection too coz it makes you interact and listen”

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