London at Night: Haunted City Ghost Walking Tour
Overview
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 history 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 legend of the demon barber on Fleet Street to the true crime tale of Blackfriars 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!
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What's Included
✓ Included
- A passionate local storyteller and ghost expert
- Chilling true tales from the city’s dark and violent past
- A small-group experience for a more intimate adventure (max 25 guests)
- Ghost Tour of London’s most iconic sites, with a haunted twist
✗ Not Included
- Ghost sightings are not guaranteed
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, once a medieval refuge for plague victims, is where morbid medical malpractices were a common occurrence. It is now rumoured 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 might think.think.
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
Here, the beer is cold, but the ghosts are colder. This pub was built above the holding cells of Newgate Prison and is said to be the most haunted in the city. It's here where you'll uncover chilling tales of the lingering souls and patrons who never quite finished their last drink.
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Stop 6
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.
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Stop 7
This quiet street is home to a chilling story of a demon barber whose hunger for blood inspired a musical we all know and love.
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Stop 8
St. Paul's Cathedral is famed for its stunning beauty, but it harbours a darker side as a survivor of blitzes and bombs. 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.
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Stop 9
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.
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Stop 10
This bridge is a part of many morning commutes, but after dark, it boasts a dark past as a former crime scene where one of London’s more recent murder mysteries took place. True crime junkies will get their fix with the gruesome details of this Freemason conspiracy and cover-up.
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Stop 11
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. Hear how one actor gave the performance of his life and how his career went up in flames.
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Stop 12
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 agonising screams, the clinking of chains, and feel a dark presence, thought to be the ghost of the merciless jailer, "The Gaoler."
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Stop 13
Just when you thought it couldn't get worse, we'll finish the tour at Winchester Palace. This is where hidden treasure comes at a cost and a curse, and you’ll discover the demonic past of this opulent palace and the truth about the most controversial bishop in London.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
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.
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End Point
Notorious for torture and execution, The Clink Prison is now a museum, yet many believe its tormented spirits linger. Visitors report screams, rattling chains, and a dark presence—thought to be the ghost of the merciless jailer, “The Gaoler.”
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