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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.
“Our tour guide Martin was excellent, it was a joy to be led by him as we all learnt about the world famous Jack the Ripper and his horrendous crimes”
A 90-minute spooky walk in Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard and South Bridge vaults, mixing Gothic legends with criminal history.
“Darren was a fantastic tour guide. Informative and very engaging.”
Ride a midnight-black vintage double-decker through Edinburgh’s darkest stories, mixing comedy, scares, and landmark sights in 75 minutes.
“We had a fun and awesome bus tour. Tommy Terror was really funny and a great storyteller and Angus the driver was also really funny.”
2-hour small-group Jack the Ripper walk in Whitechapel and Spitalfields with evidence, theories, re-enactments, and a Ten Bells stop.
“J was really knowledgeable on the background and took time to explain both Jack the Ripper and other background information. She explained things well and was very friendly. It was a good 1:45 spent even in slightly wet weather conditions. I’d recommend the tour and would do it again with friends who haven’t been on…”
75-minute evening ghost tour from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Vaults, with true murder tales and spooky acting.
“Oh yes our guide Jame Duglass was so funny and amazing. We enjoied a lot 😃😃😃”
Edinburgh’s Blair Street Underground Vaults ghost tour with Mercat storytelling, audio devices, and museum film access in 75 minutes.
“Entertaining and theatrical. Our guide, Steph, was funny and inviting - whilst also being spooky! We took a 9 year old and she was definitely a little scared - proceed with kids with caution - but our guide tried to make her as comfortable as possible, and she made it through with a smile.”
Edinburgh’s underground ghost tour plus Blair Street Vaults, candlelit whisky, and TourTalk headsets for clear spooky storytelling.
“This was such an amazing experience! The first half was a walking tour filled with fascinating history, and then we got to go into the historic vaults—which was absolutely unforgettable. Our guide, Steph,was incredible. Her energy, knowledge, and storytelling made the whole tour come alive. We learned so much and had an awesome time. I…”
York Ghost Bus Tour: a comedy-horror ride on a classic Routemaster with spooky sights like Clifford’s Tower and York Minster.
“Really funny. Also informative. Would highly recommend”
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 an amazing time. Staff funny and friendly would definitely recommend and would definitely do it again.”
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.
“Excellent tour,informative and our guide James was really funny which created a nice relaxed experience as we walked around Edinburgh 👍🏻”
Step into Whitechapel after dark with Ripper-Vision, a handheld projector that turns Jack the Ripper research into a chilling street walk.
“Our guide was extremely passionate, enthusiastic & knowledgeable about Jack the Ripper.”
A 2-hour Edinburgh ghost walking tour through Canongate Kirkyard, Black Death stories, and Burke and Hare, ending at Old Calton Cemetery.
“enthusiastic tour guide with a very obvious passion for what she does. very enjoyable”
Italian-led 2-hour Edinburgh ghost walk from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard, mixing witch hunts, murder tales, and cemetery chills.
“Guida Emanuele bravissimo e competente é stata proprio un bel tour”
2-hour Jack the Ripper evening walk from Aldgate. Follow East End streets, learn Victorian slums and suspects with a live guide.
“Our tour guide George was phenomenal. He was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and captivating when he spoke. The tour was great it went by in a flash. We enjoyed exploring the streets and being able to imagine what London would have looked like during Jack the Ripper’s killing spree. This experience had an eerie element but…”
