Free tour

Free Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly Murders Tour

4.85

Excellent(216)

London

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: London with a Local Tours

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Registered on 17 January 2023

London with a Local was created in 2018 out of a desire to bring something different to those visiting (or living in) this wonderful, hectic, ever-changing City. We wanted to provide the best quality tours at a price that works for everyone. London is expensive – believe us, we know. Our aim was to provide at least one part of your time here where you feel like you are truly getting your money's worth. London With A Local is made up of a mix of born and bred Londoners, who can give you a picture of how it feels to grow up in the midst of the chaos, and those who decided to become Londoners after visiting as a tourist and falling in love. They combine a knowledge of the secrets that have been passed down through generations, with the hunger and excitement that comes with embracing a new place as your home. Our tours, of course, visit the iconic architectural structures that London the most recognisable city on Earth, but also allow a peak behind the curtain, away from the glitz and glamour of the West End, to give you the opportunity to see the “real” London, far from the tourist trap souvenir shops, to where the true treats and treasures, so often hidden away from tourists, reside. In short, we want everyone who gets the opportunity to join us on a tour, to feel like they are getting to know the essence of this great city. As well as experience in guiding and a knowledge of the history and politics of Britain, our expert guides all come from a performance background. We are actors. We are musicians. We are comedians. We are dancers and directors. Above all, we are storytellers and our aim is not just to reel off a load of dates that will be forgotten in a split second, but to paint you a picture of the people and events that built the foundations that we tread upon.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

When night falls over London and the crowds thin, the city reveals a darker and far stranger side. Shadows stretch across the streets, whispers echo through the parks, and the ghosts of London’s past begin to stir. Welcome to Ghosts, Ghouls & Ghastly Murders, a haunted London walking tour that blends ghost stories, forgotten serial killers, bizarre myths, and macabre history, all delivered with a healthy dose of humour

This is not a jump-scare horror tour. Instead, it’s a funny, entertaining, and darkly fascinating ghost tour of Westminster, perfect for travellers who enjoy spine-tingling stories without taking things too seriously. Expect laughs, gasps, and the occasional uncomfortable historical truth.

Starting at the atmospheric Cleopatra’s Needle, perched ominously beside the murky depths of the River Thames, we uncover tales of cursed monuments and restless spirits. From there, we wander through some of London’s most historic and haunted locations, revealing stories that range from the genuinely chilling to the downright ridiculous.

Along the way, you’ll hear:

Tales of ghosts said to haunt the London Underground

Stories of spectral sightings in Green Park and St James’s Park

The gruesome mystery of the Thames Torso Murderer, one of London’s most disturbing unsolved cases

The shocking regicide of King Charles I, and how his execution left a permanent scar on the city

Legends, myths, and morbid curiosities that most visitors and many Londoners never hear

Our route takes in some of the most iconic locations in central London, including:

Cleopatra’s Needle

Great Scotland Yard

Horse Guards Parade

Banqueting House

St James’s Park

St James’s Palace

Green Park

As we explore royal parks, government buildings, and shadowy corners, you’ll discover that London’s history isn’t just written in books — it lingers in the air, clings to the monuments, and occasionally refuses to stay buried.

This 2-hour ghost walking tour finishes at Green Park Station, making it easy to continue your evening in central London if you’re brave enough.

Whether you’re a fan of ghost tours, true crime, dark history, or quirky storytelling, this experience is one of the most entertaining and unusual things to do in London at night.

👻 Places are limited, so book now and join us for London’s funniest walk on the dark side.

Important information:

Groups larger than 6 people and educational groups must contact us in advance to arrange a private tour, as they cannot join the public tour.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Cleopatra's Needle

The guide will meet you at Cleopatra's Needle, near Embankment Station, holding a red umbrella.

Outside visit

Great Scotland Yard

Outside visit

Horse Guards Parade

Outside visit

St James's Park

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).