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The 15 Best Ghost Tours in the UK

53 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Edinburgh has the vaults, York has the snickelways and London has the Ripper. These 15 are priced and timed, with a note on which are genuine history after dark and which are a comedy show with a lantern.

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour - Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh’s famous ghost stories
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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1.The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,272 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Explore Edinburgh’s eerie closes, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and 400-year-old vaults on this atmospheric evening ghost tour.

“Magggi Dickinson was hilarious! Are a chilly night tour worth trucking through the cold! Very informative”

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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride - Berkeley Square and London’s most haunted house
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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

2.Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

London ghost tour with eerie stories, royal parks, a Thames boat ride, and Tower of London views. See if this $29.96 evening tour fits you.

“We all had a really nice time on the tour. It was very entertaining and our tour guide Julia was very friendly and welcoming. Lots of fantastic stories and tales kept us very amused all the way through.”

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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh - Grassmarket, executions, and Maggie Dickson
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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

3.Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,761 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Review of Edinburgh’s Ghost Bus Tour, with spooky stories, historic sights, practical tips, price advice, and an honest look at its theatrical style.

“It was a wet night absolutely pouring down.We got on the bus and from that moment we were laughing our heads off .Tommy Terror our guide was brilliant, informative and funny,as was the driver. Excellent value for money and a great way to spend a wet night in Edinburgh.”

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Ghost Bus Tour of York - What kind of ghost tour is this?
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Ghost Bus Tour of York

5.Ghost Bus Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,404 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Review of York’s Ghost Bus Tour, with spooky stories, historic sights, practical tips, price advice, and an honest look at its drawbacks.

“I expected the tour to be stories of the paranormal etc but most of it was done as a joke. I couldn't tell if the places and events were real or not. We got off the bus at one point, this was dangerous as we had to follow the guide over a busy road at night. There was no attempt at safety to ensure everyone was back on the bus. Not in the least scarey, too much emphasis on jokes.”

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Dark history first, ghost stories second
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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

6.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,183 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, hear dark historical tales, and weigh the spooky fun, steep stairs, and practical details before booking.

“It was very interesting and informative. I forget my guides name, however, she did a great job keeping us entertained.”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh - The South Bridge vaults, 30 minutes underground
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

8.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Explore Greyfriars Kirk and Edinburgh’s underground vaults on a lively 90-minute night tour of dark history, ghosts, and true crime.

“Absolutely amazing tour of the kirkyard and Vaults, james was incredible showed such passion for his job and the history of edinburgh, would highly recommend”

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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh - Thirty minutes through Edinburgh’s darker Old Town
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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh - Old Town wynds and Edinburgh’s darker side
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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

10.Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,587 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Review of Edinburgh’s Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour, with vaults, graveyard tales, guide tips, price, scares, and practical advice.

“Absolutely amazing interactive experience with bumps, chills & thrills. My guy Lafayette brings down the house with his near perfect performance. The only thing missing was him disappearing into thin air or dissolving into oblivion at the conclusion of our amazing tour. Thank you for making my night. Live always Australia 💜”

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Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

11.Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23

Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town and underground vaults on a one-hour family-friendly ghost tour with dark tales, character guides, and free cancellation.

“Me and my daughter had a fantastic tour with our guide Agnes the witch. She was entertaining with the dark stories of Edinburgh and its vaults. Would recommend anyone to go on a tour, great fun!💥💥”

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - A compact route through York’s old centre
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

12.Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Review of Shadows of York Ghost Walk, a 90-minute evening tour with grim tales, theatrical guides, Minster views, and the Shambles.

“Nice tour of york's dark past. Narration live and entertaining. Perhaps not as 'scary' as i would expect, but thats subjective.”

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - St James’s Palace and the darker side of royalty
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

Ghost Bus Tour of London - Trafalgar Square and the start of the dark stories
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Ghost Bus Tour of London

15.Ghost Bus Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 961 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

London’s Ghost Bus Tour mixes haunted history, dark comedy, and famous sights aboard a vintage Routemaster bus.

“Take this tour! Stan was amazing! His energy and charisma is fantastic. The only improvement would be if it was longer. You won't be disappointed!”

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