London Ghost Walking Tour

at Carpe Diem Tours

London Available until Sat 16 Jan

Book your Carpe Diem London Ghost Tour & uncover the haunted secrets of the city after dark

Join Carpe Diem Tours for a spine-tingling journey through 2,000 years of ghosts, legends, and restless spirits!

  • Explore London’s darkest corners with an expert ghost-loving guide
  • Walk the haunted streets where history refuses to rest
  • Hear chilling true tales of torture, treachery & tragedy
  • Discover legendary hotspots for paranormal activity
  • Experience London at night in a thrilling, immersive way
  • Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends & brave-hearted groups

Discover London’s most haunted landmarks on a storytelling journey that blends history, mystery & the supernatural

  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for adults & older teens | Some stories may not be suitable for children
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Meeting Point: Corner of Charterhouse Square and Carthusian Street, Barbican, London, EC1M 6EY
  • End Point: The Clink Prison Museum, 1 Clink St, London SE1 9DG
  • Tickets include: Guided walking tour, storytelling experience, access to select haunted locations

Follow your guide through twisting alleys, ancient squares & infamous sites in London

With groups of 20 for an atmospheric experience, every moment feels close… sometimes a little too close.

Listen for whispers near Smithfield, watch the shadows at St. Bart’s, and steel yourself as you approach the notorious Clink Prison - a place where the condemned left their mark in more ways than one.

From plague pits to phantom monks and the echoes of tortured prisoners, each stop reveals another chapter of London’s chilling past

  • Charterhouse Square: Uncover a former plague pit, restless souls of Black Death victims, and a headless Duke in one of London's most haunted corners.
  • Smithfield Market: Witness the blood-soaked stage of execution and agony, where the tortured ghost of William Wallace and the phantom screams of burned martyrs linger.
  • St. Bartholomew’s Hospital: Explore the ancient halls where ghostly doctors, suffering patients, and a sinister spectral child are said to roam.
  • Cock Lane: Investigate the infamous “Scratching Fanny” haunting and decide for yourself if it was truly a hoax.
  • Fleet Street: Discover the dark legend of a barber whose business may have gone far beyond haircuts.
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral: Pass by London’s best known landmarks, and hear tales of its turbulent rebellious past.
  • Blackfriars Bridge: Uncover one of London’s more modern mysteries, a story of murder, Freemason conspiracy (allegedly) and cover-up.
  • Shakespeare’s Globe: Hear the chilling tale of one actors final ‘fiery’ performance
  • The Clink: Listen for the chilling screams and rattling chains of the condemned, at the infamous ‘Oldest prison in London’
  • Winchester Palace: Discover a demonic past at the palace of the most controversial Bishop in London

Ready to step into a world of shadows, stories & supernatural secrets? Book London Ghost Tour tickets today & have them delivered instantly via email & SMS.

Location

Corner of Charterhouse Square and Carthusian Street

Barbican,
London,
EC1M 6EY
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How to find us

Meeting point: Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London EC1M 6EY

  • Please meet on the corner of Charterhouse Square and Carthusian Street
  • Look out for a member of our team holding a Carpe Diem Tours sign

End point: The Clink Prison Museum, 1 Clink St, London SE1 9DG

More Info
Is the Ghost Walking Tour suitable for children?

Yes, but a warning: the tour covers themes like death, hauntings, and violent history, which may be intense for younger children. Parents know best - if you think your kids can handle it, they’re welcome to join the adventure.

Is the Ghost Walking Tour wheelchair accessible?

Due to London’s historic streets, the route may not be fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.

What's included in the Ghost Walking Tour?

The tour includes a guided evening walk through some of London’s most haunted spots. Your local guide will share chilling stories of ghosts, legends, murders, and mysteries, combining dark history with spine-tingling tales and plenty of goosebumps along the way!

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