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London is a bustling city with over 2000 years of history but when night falls the streets reveal a darker side of the city—its ghosts!
You and a group of ghost-busting travellers will follow a local guide into the shadows to discover the most haunted spots in the city. Your guide will tell you chilling tales of ghostly monks, doomed prisoners, and mysterious apparitions that still haunt London’s landmarks. You'll uncover the secrets of Charterhouse Square, hear eerie whispers at Smithfield Market, and tread carefully through the haunted halls of St. Bartholomew’s. From the notorious Cock Lane to the spectral Millennium Bridge, every stop adds a new layer of spine-tingling suspense. We’ll finish at the infamous Clink Prison, where the spirits of the condemned still cling to the walls. Stick close and don’t stray... because you’re never truly alone.
Will we see a ghost? Maybe. But one thing’s for sure: you’ll never see London the same way again. Book your spot now, if you dare.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet on the corner of Charterhouse Square and Carthusian Street and arrive 10 minutes early for the experience; your guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign.
The Clink Prison, infamous for its brutal history of torture and death, is now a museum, yet many believe its tormented spirits remain. Visitors report screams, rattling chains, and eerie encounters, often attributed to the ghost of the cruel jailer, “The Gaoler.”
Itinerary
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1Charterhouse Square
This former plague pit is one of the most haunted places in the city and is said to be haunted by vengeful spirits including Black Death victims, ghostly monks, and even a headless Duke! Once you learn about its ghastly history, you won’t be surprised by the supernatural sightings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Smithfield Market
This isn’t just a meat market—it’s a site of gruesome executions, ghostly apparitions, and eerie legends. From the tortured spirit of William Wallace to the phantom cries of Protestant martyrs, this historic square is steeped in chilling tales of death and if you listen closely, you might just hear a scream–or two.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3St. Bartholomew's Church
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital was once a medieval site for treating plague victims and is said to be haunted by ghostly doctors, patients, and a spectral child but beware—-if you see him, it could mean that death is just around the corner.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In 1762, Cock Lane gained infamy for the "Scratching Fanny" hoax, but haunting scratches and whispers still haunt visitors today leading us to beg the question--was it really a hoax after all?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Old Bailey
The city’s Central Criminal Court stands on the site of Newgate Prison and apparitions such as the vengeful “Black Dog” remind us of the injustices committed inside the prison walls.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St Bride's Church
St. Bride's Church hides a dark history beneath its beauty. Containing crypts that housed thousands of skeletal remains from the Roman era to the 19th century, they’ve since been sealed due to numerous disturbing discoveries.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is known not only for its grandeur but also for ghostly tales, including the Whistling Clergyman who haunts the All Souls' Chapel. Security staff have reported other unsettling experiences, such as hearing children's cries, organ music, and doors mysteriously opening in the night.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Nicknamed "The Wobbly Bridge," for its unsettling swaying motion, many believe the Millennium Bridge to be cursed. Visitors have reported ghostly experiences and phantom splashes, believing them to be the spirits of those who perished in the River Thames below.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
When you think of Shakespeare you don’t think “haunted” but there have been many mysterious sightings at the Globe Theatre with reports of a mysterious figure in Elizabethan clothing watching rehearsals, phantom footsteps, and ghostly applause. Hear about these strange occurrences and how they’re tied to the Globe’s tragic history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This historic riverside pub is said to be haunted by spirits tied to its long past — many ghost‐stories centre on the nearby old prison site, and visitors report strange noises and spectral figures.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11The Clink Prison Museum
The Clink Prison, known for its brutal history of torture and death, is now a museum, but many believe the spirits of its tormented past still linger. Visitors often hear agonising screams, rattling chains, and report eerie encounters with a malevolent presence, believed to be the ghost of the cruel jailer, “The Gaoler.”
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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