Dark Side of London: Ghost Stories and Haunted Sites

Explore London’s dark past with ghost stories, haunted graveyards, and macabre tales. Discover the city’s sinister secrets on this nighttime walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Farringdon - Your local guide will meet you just outside the station and will ensure you “mind the gap” as you learn about the ghost of a girl that is said to haunt the station. It’s busy and colourful, but try to listen through the noise or - if you are not afraid - come after midnight… It’s a tragic story of a young girl badly treated when she…
What's Included
  • Entertaining tour with a local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take a walk through the sinister past of the Dark Side of London, hearing ghost stories, tragic tails, and creepy facts and figures, all the more unsettling because it is true! You will learn the salacious history of the Barber Surgeons, see the site of the execution of a legendary hero, and stand before an old Victorian hospital famous for…

Location
Triple Two Coffee Farringdon Station
Cowcross Street
Meet your guide in front of the main station entrance/exit directly in between the new and old stations - near Timpson and Pret.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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965mdw
Aug 5, 2024
Dark History - Better than Ghosts! - I wasn’t sure about this tour as “ghost” stories are not my thing but my best friend really wanted to go. I was pleasantly surprised that so much of the tour was not about hauntings but about REAL dark history. It ended up being the perfect tour for both of us and I haven’t stopped telling my friends about it since we got home. Grave robbers, serial killers, medieval surgery…it’s all even scarier than ghosts because its REAL!
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Hithashetty81
Aug 3, 2024
Book this tour! - Book this tour!! We had a great tour with Tours by Foot! It was super easy to find the guide and he was so warm and friendly it was like hanging out with friends. He is a master storyteller and did a good job of combining true stories with ghost stories and legends. Seeing the execution site in Smithfield was very chilling even when the sun had not completely set! We enjoyed this tour so much we booked two more with the same company.
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581umeshp
Aug 2, 2024
A haunted tour - This tour offers an thrilling look at London’s haunted past with engaging storytelling. It's a great option for those interested in spooky tales and historical details
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Pawanb277
Aug 2, 2024
Fun Experience Tour - Tour delivers a spooky yet entertaining glimpse into London's darker history. It’s a fun experience for those who enjoy a mix of historical intrigue and ghostly tales. Amazing it was.
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Heidi_j
Jul 13, 2024
Great tour for everyone - Matt is a good storyteller, he’s patient with the group and our own stories, walks in a pleasant pace and knows all kinds of details, you might want to ask. Matt has a little accent that we quickly tuned in on (we are Danish). You walk a bit and then you stand still for the next exciting story, like other guided tours. There were stories of a few ghosts and when and where to get lucky to see them, and a lot of horrific stories, deaths and historical executions. Plus an interesting detail for fans of Sherlock Holmes 😊 Always served with good humour and great enthusiasm. We were a party of five at the age of 15-47 and enjoyed ourselves very much - the two hours flew! We definitely recommend it!
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Hei-di-der
Jul 13, 2024
Great tour for everyone! - Matt is a good storyteller, he’s patient with the group and our own stories, walks in a pleasant pace and knows all kinds of details, you might want to ask. Matt has a little accent that we quickly tuned in on (we are Danish). You walk a bit and then you stand still for the next exciting story, like other guided tours. There were stories of a few ghosts and when and where to get lucky to see them, and a lot of horrific stories, deaths and historical executions. Plus an interesting detail for fans of Sherlock Holmes 😊 Always served with good humour and great enthusiasm. We were a party of five at the age of 15-47 and enjoyed ourselves very much - the two hours flew! We definitely recommend it!
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87olgad
Jul 5, 2024
Great tour ! - Great tour and the guide Matej was great! Lots of scary and historical stories. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about history of London.
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Gbsgroupp
Jun 23, 2024
Fantastic and fun for entire fam - So glad we found this tour and went on it! Super entertaining and eerie kids loved it so much which is great when you have teenagers that are hard to impress! Go for it!
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Camper18121568431
Jun 22, 2024
Chilling and Fun - The ghost tour was chilling and Fun. We explored haunted spots like Farringdon station where we learned about girl ghost is said to be haunt the station. Our guide was excellent which made the tour fun and enjoyable. The night time setting made it even more exciting. This tour is a must visit who is interested in the dark side of London.
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Happiness59193585599
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing Night Adventure - I had an amazing experience on the ghost tour. Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable. Her storytelling bring the life to London haunted locations. We explored Smithfield market learned abut the ghosts and gruesome events that are associated with them. Highly Recommend.
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