Free Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly Murder Tour*
Free Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly Murders Tour*
Schedule - See Calendar
Meeting Point - Cleopatra's Needle
Duration - 2 Hours
Language - English
Start Time - 7pm
Price - Free
When night falls in the city and mist settles in the streets, London becomes a very different place. Londoners of old rise from their slumber and the spirits of the past return to haunt the living, but it’s not just the dead that you need to fear. For every patriotic hero, there must be a villain and London has certainly had its fair share of those.
Join us on our Ghost Tour of London as we explore the darker side of this city in the dead of night, encountering serial killers, gangsters, and monsters, both malevolent and murderous, who have risen from the shadows to find infamy on these streets.
Led by our expert guides, the Free Ghost tour will take you on a journey round hidden corners and eerie streets, where tales of ghoulish apparitions, dark stories, and unsolved murders await you. Brace yourself for a mix of mystery, history and a touch of the supernatural.
From unsolved murders to haunting crimes, your free tour guide will paint a picture of the past, bringing these shocking stories to life. But fear not, as we aim to provide a fun and thrilling experience throughout the tour. Your ghastly guide will balance the creepy atmosphere with humour and engaging storytelling.
Our Free Ghost Tour begins in the shadows of Cleopatra’s Needle, believed to be one of the most haunted sites in London, where ghosts and apparitions are regularly spotted diving into the Thames. Your Ghost Tour guide will regale you with tales of Samuel Gilbert Scott’s bizarre death on Waterloo Bridge, and the reign of terror of a Victorian serial killer, who’s identity remains a mystery today, The Thames Torso Murderer.
At Banqueting House, you will learn of the execution of King Charles I, whose death sent shockwaves through Europe and spawned thousands of ghost stories that still terrify people 350 years later. After a sinister stroll through St James Park, where a woman in red searches for the soldier who killed her, the Ghost tour will end in Green Park, home to the ‘Lady in Grey’, a decapitated soldier searching for his head and a wronged fiddler, to name just a few.
Be you sceptic or believer, all are welcome on our Free Ghost Tour… if you dare. Book your spot now and prepare for a brilliant night of spine-chilling tales and unforgettable memories!
Or if you fancy something even more sinister, then why not check out our Jack the Ripper Tour?
Tour Highlights include:
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The Thames Torso Murders
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The London Monster
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Haunted Underground Stations
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Springhill Jack
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Charles I's Execution
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Charles II's Revenge
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Amelia Dyer - London's most diabolical killer
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The Ghost of St James Palace
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Tales of scorned lovers, theatre loving phantoms, villainous Dukes and much more...
Meeting Point - Cleopatra's Needle
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 line, and around a 10 minute walk from Waterloo Station and Temple Station.
We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the tour starts, it gives you plenty of time to meet the guide and grab a coffee or ice cream!
Yes! Our free walking tours of London are operated on a pay-what-you-like basis. There’s no booking fee or upfront cost. The amount you tip at the end is based on your enjoyment of the walk. We aim to show London to anyone who wants to learn, and this way keeps it accessible to all.
We do recommend booking your spot ahead of time, especially in busy periods like weekends and holidays, as our tours are very popular.
At London with a Local, our guides are real Londoners with a passion for storytelling. Our guides aren’t actors with scripts, but individuals with experiences they want to share. With over 7,000 5-star reviews, a flexible tip-based system, and unique paths you won’t find on your own, we’re sure you won’t have an experience like ours anywhere else.
We run all of our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. We've all had the experience of paying for an activity up front and then later on, feeling like it was not worth the money. We take that problem away. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. If you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget. This makes our tours affordable to everyone, regardless of their finances, but also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
Absolutely, all pets are welcome on our tours!
Our tours all begin at different locations, but the guide will be at the meeting point holding a red umbrella. If you can't find them, you can give us a call on +447709703141.
All guides accept cash, sterling is ideal but they won't turn away other currencies! However we can't exchange coins here, so please do bear that in mind. Our guides also carry card readers, which you're welcome to use if that's easier for you!
Groups over 8, and any size school group, are not permitted on the public tours. If you'd like to arrange a private tour, please reach out to us on admin@londonwithalocal.com or +447709703141.
Our guides wait until 5 minutes after the tour start time before beginning, and usually do an introduction in the area before leaving. If you're going to be later than 5 minutes, please give us a call on +447709703141 and we'll see what we can do. We will always do our absolute best to get you to the tour, but unfortunately once the tour group has left the meeting point, we can't guarantee you'll be able to join the tour.
For the LGBTQ+ History tour, head to the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The LGBTQ+ tour starts by the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station and the guide should be nearby.
The LGBTQ+ History tour will finish near Soho Square, in Soho. 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.
The LGBTQ+ History tour is roughly 2 hours long, but will vary on the guide.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
Head to the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The tour starts by the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station and the guide should be nearby.
The tour will finish near Westminster 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.
The tour is roughly 2 hours long.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
For the Harry Potter tour, head to The Palace Theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The Harry Potter tour starts at The Palace Theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue, and the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella.
The Free Harry Potter tour will finish near Embankment 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.
The Harry Potter tour is roughly 2 hours long, but will vary on the guide.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
The Street Art tour starts outside Shoreditch High Street Overground Station, on Braithwaite Street, the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella.
The Street Art tour starts Shoreditch High Street Overground Station, on Braithwaite Street, the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella.
The Graffiti tour will finish between Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. 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.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our Free Tours on a 'pay what you think it’s worth' basis. There is no booking fee for our Free Tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job, so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
The Street Art tour is roughly 2 hours long, but each guide varies.
Head to Tower Hill Underground Station, next to the Tram Coffee stop, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The tour starts outside M&M World in Leicester Square and the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella.
The tour will finish near Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, in Westminster. 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.
The tour is roughly 6 long, but will vary on the guide. There's a lunch break in the middle, lasting approximately an hour.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, it's not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
For the tour of Soho, head to Piccadilly Underground Station, make your way over to Golden Square and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The Soho tour starts in Golden Square, Soho and the guide should be nearby holding up a bright red umbrella.
The Soho walking tour will finish near Oxford Street. 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.
The Soho tour is roughly 2 hours long.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
For the Jack the Ripper tour, head to Tower Hill Underground Station, next to the Tram Coffee stop, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The Jack the Ripper tour starts at Tower Hill Underground Station, as you leave the station head for the Tower Hill Tram Coffee Stop and the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella.
The Jack the Ripper tour will finish near Spitalfields Market and Liverpool Street 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.
The Jack the Ripper walking tour is roughly 2 hours long.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
For the Ghost tour, head to Cleopatra's Needle, around the corner from Embankment Station, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The London Ghost tour starts next to Cleopatra's Needle, just around the corner from Embankment underground station, and the guide should be next to the Needle.
The Ghost 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.
The Ghost tour is roughly 1 and a half hours long.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
For the Sherlock Holmes Tour, head to the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in Piccadilly Circus, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The Sherlock Holmes tour starts by the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in Piccadilly Circus. The guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella.
The Sherlock Holmes tour will finish near the Lyceum Theatre. 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.
The Sherlock Holmes tour is roughly 2 hours long.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
For your Essential Westminster tour, head to the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The Westminster tour starts by the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station and the guide should be nearby holding an umbrella.
The official Westminster tour will finish near Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, in Westminster. 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.
The Westminster tour is roughly 2 and a half hours long, but can vary from guide to guide.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
For the City of London tour, head to Tower Hill Underground Station, next to the Tram Coffee stop, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The City of London tour starts at Tower Hill Underground Station, as you leave the station head for the Tower Hill Tram Coffee Stop and the guide should be nearby holding a red umbrella.
The Free City of London tour will finish near St Paul's Cathedral. 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.
The City of London tour is roughly 2 and a half hours long, but will vary on the guide.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour. We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
No, the more the merrier, but if there are more than 30 in a group, you will need to book 2 guides. If you have any questions about a private tour of London, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Absolutely. You are hiring the guide, not the tour. We will endeavour to customise your tour to suit your wishes. Some things are not possible. We cannot show you the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace in a 2 hour tour, they are just too far apart, but we will do our best to provide you with the perfect London private tour.
Yes, we will only book the guide once we have received payment.
Yes.
If you cancel with less than 14 days notice, we offer a 50% cancellation fee.
If you cancel a tour with less than 48 hours notice, it is non-refundable, as we still have to pay the guide in full. Likewise, if you want to reschedule the tour with less than 48 hours notice, the full cost would need to be charged again.
If we have to cancel for any reason, you will, of course, receive a full refund.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
Head to the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The tour starts by the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station and the guide should be nearby.
The tour will finish in Seven Dials, near Covent Garden 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.
The tour is roughly 1.5 to 2 hours long.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
For the Ghost tour, head to Cleopatra's Needle, around the corner from Embankment Station, and look for the guide holding up a bright red umbrella.
The London Ghost tour starts next to Cleopatra's Needle, just around the corner from Embankment underground station, and the guide should be next to the Needle.
The Ghost 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.
The Ghost tour is roughly 1 and a half hours long.
Yes please. The number of bookings we receive dictates how many guides we send to run the tour. If we have 100 extra people turn up, its not going to be a good experience for anyone. Please be aware, we do not accept groups of 8 people or more. Even if you book separately, if you attend the tour as a big group, you will be turned away. If you are a group of 8 or more please contact us to enquire about booking a private tour.
We'd be very grateful if you could cancel if you can no longer attend, as it could allow us to give your spot to someone else.
If its raining, we will get wet! We always recommend you carry an umbrella in London, the weather really is that temperamental, but if we didn't run tours in bad weather, we wouldn't get to do many. Rain or shine we will be there waiting. Of course, if you don’t fancy standing in the rain with us we understand.
Our tours are all walking, so we always recommend comfy shoes. Check the weather on the day of the tour, but we recommend bring a raincoat and some SPF just incase.
We run all our tours on a pay what you think it’s worth basis. There is no booking fee for our free tours, and no payment is required before the tour begins. This means they are accessible to every budget. However our guides are all freelancers and don't get paid to do the tour, if you have fun then you can decide if you would like to tip your guide. The value is up to you, whatever fits in with your budget and your level of enjoyment. This also incentivises our guides to never stop trying to improve, as the system rewards the guides who provide the best quality tours. Tipping is always voluntary and our guides will never pressure you into it, but this is their job so if you have had fun, we ask that you take a moment to consider what it was worth to you.
Prefer to join us on a Private Tour?
If you are booking for a group of 8 or more, or just want a more personal experience away from the crowds, then you can book this as a private tour. You can dictate the content, the route and the time or sit back and let your guide lead you.
For more information on Private tours click here.
Please note, ALL schools and educational groups should book a Private tour.
What our Customers say:
"I did the London Ghost tour on Halloween. It was awesome! A lot of history and many stories I’ve never heard before. A great activity if you enjoy ghost stories and haunted London walks!"