Free Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly Murder Tour*

Free Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly Murders Tour*

Duration - 2 Hours

Language - English

Start Time - 7pm

Price - Free

When night falls in the city and mist settles in the streets, London becomes a very different place. Londoners of old rise from their slumber and the spirits of the past return to haunt the living, but it’s not just the dead that you need to fear. For every patriotic hero, there must be a villain and London has certainly had its fair share of those.

Join us on our Ghost Tour of London as we explore the darker side of this city in the dead of night, encountering serial killers, gangsters, and monsters, both malevolent and murderous, who have risen from the shadows to find infamy on these streets.

Led by our expert guides, the Free Ghost tour will take you on a journey round hidden corners and eerie streets, where tales of ghoulish apparitions, dark stories, and unsolved murders await you. Brace yourself for a mix of mystery, history and a touch of the supernatural.

From unsolved murders to haunting crimes, your free tour guide will paint a picture of the past, bringing these shocking stories to life. But fear not, as we aim to provide a fun and thrilling experience throughout the tour. Your ghastly guide will balance the creepy atmosphere with humour and engaging storytelling.

Our Free Ghost Tour begins in the shadows of Cleopatra’s Needle, believed to be one of the most haunted sites in London, where ghosts and apparitions are regularly spotted diving into the Thames. Your Ghost Tour guide will regale you with tales of Samuel Gilbert Scott’s bizarre death on Waterloo Bridge, and the reign of terror of a Victorian serial killer, who’s identity remains a mystery today, The Thames Torso Murderer.

At Banqueting House, you will learn of the execution of King Charles I, whose death sent shockwaves through Europe and spawned thousands of ghost stories that still terrify people 350 years later. After a sinister stroll through St James Park, where a woman in red searches for the soldier who killed her, the Ghost tour will end in Green Park, home to the ‘Lady in Grey’, a decapitated soldier searching for his head and a wronged fiddler, to name just a few.

Be you sceptic or believer, all are welcome on our Free Ghost Tour… if you dare. Book your spot now and prepare for a brilliant night of spine-chilling tales and unforgettable memories!

Or if you fancy something even more sinister, then why not check out our Jack the Ripper Tour?

Tour Highlights include:

The Thames Torso Murders
The London Monster
Haunted Underground Stations
Springhill Jack

Charles I's Execution
Charles II's Revenge
Amelia Dyer - London's most diabolical killer

The Ghost of St James Palace
Tales of scorned lovers, theatre loving phantoms, villainous Dukes and much more...

Meeting Point - Cleopatra's Needle

We begin next to Cleopatra's Needle, just around the corner from Embankment underground station. The station is on the Northern, Bakerloo, Circle and District line, and around a 10 minute walk from Waterloo Station and Temple Station.

We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the tour starts, it gives you plenty of time to meet the guide and grab a coffee or ice cream!

How do I find the Guide?

Head to Tower Hill Underground Station, next to the Tram Coffee stop, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts outside M&M World in Leicester Square and the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella. The tour will finish near Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, in Westminster. The exact location will vary depending on the guide and the day, but the guide will always let you know at the beginning of the tour.
How long is the tour?

The tour is roughly 6 long, but will vary on the guide. There's a lunch break in the middle, lasting approximately an hour.
Do I need to make a booking? Or cancel if my plans change?

Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, it's not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour. We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
What if its raining?

If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
What should I wear?

Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
How is it free?*

We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.

How do I find the Guide?

Head to Tower Hill Underground Station, next to the Tram Coffee stop, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts outside M&M World in Leicester Square and the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella. The tour will finish near Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, in Westminster. The exact location will vary depending on the guide and the day, but the guide will always let you know at the beginning of the tour.
How long is the tour?

The tour is roughly 6 long, but will vary on the guide. There's a lunch break in the middle, lasting approximately an hour.
Do I need to make a booking? Or cancel if my plans change?

Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, it's not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour. We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
What if its raining?

If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
What should I wear?

Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
How is it free?*

We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.

Prefer to join us on a Private Tour?

If you are booking for a group of 8 or more, or just want a more personal experience away from the crowds, then you can book this as a private tour. You can dictate the content, the route and the time or sit back and let your guide lead you.

For more information on Private tours click here.

Please note, ALL schools and educational groups should book a Private tour.

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What our Customers say:

"I did the London Ghost tour on Halloween. It was awesome! A lot of history and many stories I’ve never heard before. A great activity if you enjoy ghost stories and haunted London walks!"