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The 15 most popular ghost, pub & jack the ripper tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
Jack the Ripper walking tour in Whitechapel. 2 hours with a Ripperologist guide, real crime-site stops, Victorian context, $25.
“The guide, Bettina was very fun and had a lot of information and history. It was a fun tour”
A 90-minute spooky walk in Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard and South Bridge vaults, mixing Gothic legends with criminal history.
“It was great walking through the city especially in not so popular areas you wouldn’t think of walking through otherwise. I recommend going at night as it fits the vibe excellently, me and my boyfriend loved it! Our tour guide James was very knowledgeable and sweet!”
Ride a midnight-black vintage double-decker through Edinburgh’s darkest stories, mixing comedy, scares, and landmark sights in 75 minutes.
“Fun tour with loads of fun facts about historical ghost as well as some jokes”
2-hour small-group Jack the Ripper walk in Whitechapel and Spitalfields with evidence, theories, re-enactments, and a Ten Bells stop.
“Ollie was a really good guide, informative and interesting. The story is told much from the victims viewpoint, and while the violent nature of the murders is unavoidable, it is recounted with sympathy and sensitivity. Very enjoyable. Tip for finding the meeting place - remember that Aldgate East station has 4 exits....”
75-minute evening ghost tour from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Vaults, with true murder tales and spooky acting.
“Helen Duncan was amazing. very knowledgeable. def came out of the tour with some great info. I would change having small children mixed in. maybe having them attend the earlier tour. the constant talking and comments was kind of annoying but the guide was great.”
Edinburgh’s Blair Street Underground Vaults ghost tour with Mercat storytelling, audio devices, and museum film access in 75 minutes.
“Marianna was informative and entertaining. We picked Mercat Tours by chance but very pleased that we did.”
Edinburgh’s underground ghost tour plus Blair Street Vaults, candlelit whisky, and TourTalk headsets for clear spooky storytelling.
“The guide, Michael, was excellent. It was possible to add cheese/meat tastings to the drinks or allow for an option of more drinks.”
York Ghost Bus Tour: a comedy-horror ride on a classic Routemaster with spooky sights like Clifford’s Tower and York Minster.
“Was really great fun, some great info and stories too. Me and the kids loved it 🥰”
Climb aboard the Necrobus for a 1-hour comedy-horror ride past Westminster, Fleet Street, the Tower, and more, with onboard spooky tricks.
“We had such a fun Friday the 13th! Seeing the sights of beautiful London at night while hearing about some of the gruesome things that went on was a delight! Stan did an amazing job despite the bitter cold and Chris the driver kept us safe and didn’t crash even once! We had a fabulous…”
German guided Jack the Ripper walk in Whitechapel with an expert Ripperologist, real stops like Ten Bells, Brick Lane, and Spitalfields Market.
“Spannend, informativ, coole Idee um schöne Geheimnisvolle Gassen zu erkunden. Danke Bettina!”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town and hidden wynds, then go underground under South Bridge on a 1-hour ghost tour with period-costumed guides.
“I enjoyed this tour. Having a chance to look at underground apartments and vaults was worth it. Although if you are at all claustrophobic or afraid of the dark I wouldn’t recommend it. There is also a steep spiral staircase to contend with if you have any mobility issues. The stories were grim. The final…”
Step into Whitechapel after dark with Ripper-Vision, a handheld projector that turns Jack the Ripper research into a chilling street walk.
“Excellent host who built an atmosphere throughout the tour. He brought it to a thrilling and intriguing climax. Worth every penny and you’ll get your steps in on Strava :-)”
A 2-hour Edinburgh ghost walking tour through Canongate Kirkyard, Black Death stories, and Burke and Hare, ending at Old Calton Cemetery.
“Niamh was such a great guide! The tour was amazing and it was very interesting to hear about the dark side of Edinburgh. Niamh is so good at making you feel like you are there in the stories she tells! It was very fun!”
Italian-led 2-hour Edinburgh ghost walk from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard, mixing witch hunts, murder tales, and cemetery chills.
“Tour bellissimo e molto interessante, l’unico modo per scoprire i segreti di questa fantastica città. Dominga é stata veramente brava, ci ha consigliato anche tante cose da vedere e fare a Edimburgo.”
2-hour Jack the Ripper evening walk from Aldgate. Follow East End streets, learn Victorian slums and suspects with a live guide.
“George was an excellent storyteller and enthusiastic about the topic. He also gave interesting insights about London history.”
