Free Ghosts, Ghouls & Ghastly Murders Tour

9.5
3640 Reviews
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Provided by: London with a Local
Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Cleopatra's Needle
Languages
English
From €0
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Overview

When night falls over London, the city takes on a darker, stranger side. Join Ghosts, Ghouls & Ghastly Murders, a funny and spooky walking tour exploring haunted streets, ghostly sightings, forgotten serial killers, and London’s most macabre legends.

Starting at Cleopatra’s Needle, we wander through Great Scotland Yard, Horse Guards Parade, St James’s Park, St James’s Palace, and finish at Green Park Station, sharing tales that are eerie, bizarre, and darkly hilarious. Hear about the execution of Charles I, the gruesome Thames Torso Murderer, ghosts on the London Underground, and restless spirits lingering in Green Park.

Perfect for lovers of haunted London, ghost tours, true crime, and unusual things to do at night, this 2-hour walking tour brings history, horror, and humour together in one unforgettable experience and ends near Soho making it ideal for visitors looking for unusual things to do in London at night.

Spaces are limited — book now to explore London’s darkly entertaining past!

Please note: groups larger than six people and educational groups must arrange a private tour in advance.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Cleopatra's Needle
  • The Thames
  • King Charles I
  • Great Scotland Yard Townhouse
  • St James's Palace
  • Green Park

Meeting point

Cleopatra's Needle

On arrival

We begin next to Cleopatra's Needle, just around the corner from Embankment underground station. The station is on the Northern, Bakerloo, Circle, and District lines, and is around a 10-minute walk from Waterloo Station and Temple Station. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella.

If you have any difficulty finding them, you can contact us from the "My Account" section at the top-right part of our webpage, or by using the Freetour.com App for either Android or iOS.

Things to note

The tour will finish near Green Park Underground Station. The exact location will vary depending on the guide and the day, but the guide will always let you know at the beginning of the tour.

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Atmosphere
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Content
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Guide
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Usefulness
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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