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See the sinister side of London on a spine-tingling Ghost Tour! Join fellow ghost hunters and a local guide to walk the city’s most haunted route and discover the darker parts of iconic landmarks you won’t hear on your average tour. Your guide will tell you stories of cursed prisoners, phantom monks, and mysterious figures lurking in the shadows. This is no ordinary tour—prepare to hear the haunting secrets of Charterhouse Square, catch eerie whispers at Smithfield Market, and step into the haunted halls of St. Bartholomew’s. From the notorious scratching spirits of Cock Lane to the spectral shadows at Millennium Bridge, every stop will build suspense and send chills down your spine.
We’ve saved the best for last and will finish the tour at Clink Prison, the city’s most haunted location, where condemned souls still wander, seeking revenge. You’ll never see London the same way again. Are you brave enough? Reserve your spot now... if you dare!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is the first stop of the tour. Please meet us at Charterhouse Square, where your guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag.
The weight of history hangs heavy here, from traitors' heads displayed on spikes to plague victims thrown into the Thames. Some say the river still whispers their names.
Itinerary
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1Charterhouse Square
A former plague pit with a horrifying past, this site is home to tales of vengeful spirits—Black Death victims, ghostly monks, and even a headless Duke. After hearing its grim history, the unsettling apparitions may feel all too real.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Smithfield Market
Far more than just a meat market, this former execution ground is home to sinister spirits and unsettling legends. From the restless ghost of William Wallace to the haunting cries of Protestant martyrs, this historic square is rich with chilling tales of death. Listen carefully, and you might hear a scream—or two.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Museum
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, once a medieval refuge for plague victims, is now rumored to be haunted by the spirits of doctors, patients, and a ghostly child. But be warned seeing this spirit might mean that death–is closer than you think.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In 1762, Cock Lane gained notoriety for the "Scratching Fanny" hoax, yet the eerie scratches and whispers that continue to unsettle visitors today leave us questioning-was it really just a hoax after all?
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Old Bailey
The Central Criminal Court of London now occupies the former site of Newgate Prison, but its prison past still lingers. Vengeful spirits like the infamous "Black Dog" serve as reminders of the injustices that once unfolded behind its walls.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St Bride's Church
Hidden beneath the elegant facade of St. Bride's Church is a shadowy past. Discover why its crypts, once filled with thousands of skeletal remains dating from the Roman era to the 19th century, were sealed following a series of unsettling discoveries.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is famed for its stunning beauty, but it harbors a darker side. Discover the haunting tale of the Whistling Clergyman, said to haunt All Souls' Chapel. Listen closely, and you might also hear the distant cries of children, the faint echoes of organ music, or the unsettling creak of doors mysteriously opening in the dead of night.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Millennium Bridge
This "The Wobbly Bridge" is said to be cursed with visitors reporting eerie encounters and phantom splashes, believed to be the spirits of those who tragically met their end in the River Thames below.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
This famous theatre is one of the most haunted places in London. If you look closely you might see phantoms dressed in Elizabethan clothing or hear the sound of ghostly applause and once you hear about the theater’s tragic history you won’t be surprised.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A pub with a haunted history, where the ghost of a smuggler and a mysterious woman in black are said to haunt, quietly observing unsuspecting patrons.
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11The Clink Prison Museum
Notorious for its brutal history of torture and execution, The Clink Prison is now a museum, but many still believe the tormented spirits of its past linger on. Visitors frequently hear agonizing screams, the clinking of chains, and feel a dark presence—thought to be the ghost of the merciless jailer,"The Gaoler."
9 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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