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The 15 Best Ghost Tours in Britain

16 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $13

Edinburgh has the vaults, York has the snickelways and London has the plague pits. These 15 nights out cover the lot, with group sizes, how frightening each actually is, and prices.

Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour - The comedy-horror script: why the humor helps you learn
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Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

1.Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,496 reviews · from $26Our pick

York Ghost Bus Tour is a 75-minute comedy horror ride on a 1960s Routemaster, featuring live English narration and York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and Dick Turpin.

“Absolutely wonderful tour which was informative and rather insane. So much fun! The guide was outstanding.”

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London: Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus - The bus ride itself, from black Routemaster charm to moving-theatre comfort
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London: Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

2.Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,084 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Ride the original Necrobus on a comedy-horror bus tour through London’s dark side, with live acting, spooky effects, and big sights for $37.

“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 time, Thank you!”

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - The Haunted Route: From Royal Squares to Parliament Streets
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour - The message from beyond the grave, and how the guide keeps it moving
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York: The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour

5.The Deathly Dark Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 780 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $20

York's Deathly Dark Ghost Tour mixes dark comedy with real haunted tales on a 1.5-hour walk from Grape Lane to Shambles or Clifford's Tower.

“Dalton was a fantastic host! The stories were a pleasant mix of eerie and entertaining. Thanks for a great night!”

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Liverpool: Haunted History Guided City Tour - Getting Started Outside the Philharmonic Pub
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Liverpool: Haunted History Guided City Tour

6.Haunted History Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 404 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26

A theatrical Liverpool Haunted History tour on Hope Street with ghost stories, two cathedrals, Lennon links, and a cemetery of 58,000.

“Fun way to spend an hour and half in Liverpool and learn some history on the way. Would rate the guides very highly - their theatirical presentation was well thought out with little extras to engage the group They quickly built a good rapport with us and broke down reservations of what to expect. The guides worked well as a team - and responded to the public passing by well. I absolutely loved these two guys - and would willimg go on any other tour with them Give them a try -.I dare ypu!”

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History. - What happens in the first 10 minutes, and why it sets the tone
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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18

A 90-minute York ghost walk mixing humour with execution and plague stories, led by lively guides near the Guy Fawkes Inn.

“Me and my partner absolutely loved it. The history and the ghost stories were amazing and made me jump a few times! The lady (sorry can’t remember her name) was superb in retelling the history and the ghosts of York.”

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Liverpool: St James' Cemetery Historical Ghost Tour - From Liverpool Cathedral Gates to the Lantern-Lit Route
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Liverpool: St James’ Cemetery Historical Ghost Tour

10.St James’ Cemetery Historical Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 169 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

A 1.5-hour lantern-lit ghost tour in Liverpool’s St James Cemetery, with actors, vampire lore, pagan runes, and a Portal to Hell stop.

“It was an interesting tour with passionate guides. We found out lots of interesting facts about the cemetery and listened to entertaining tales about the people buried there and the ghost sightings. The icy cold weather on a January evening added to the atmosphere.”

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York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows - York’s snickelways are where the ghost story works
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York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

12.York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18

Experience 90 minutes of York ghost stories on snickelways and alleyways, with stops at Clifford’s Tower and the Shambles, ending at the Golden Fleece.

“Absolutely amazing tour and Ellie was utterly fantastic. What a storyteller. She had us captivated throughout the whole tour with just the right amount of scariness but with superb humour. The tour was worth more than what we paid for the time and effort Ellie put into it. What a star and made our night. Can’t recommend enough.”

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Ghosts of Greenwich: London's Haunted Walking Tour - What Makes the Guides Matter (Jamie, Jaime, Tom, Ryan, and the Story Style)
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Ghosts of Greenwich: London’s Haunted Walking Tour

13.Ghosts of Greenwich: London’s Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Top rated

Ghosts of Greenwich in London: a 2-hour haunted walk with Cutty Sark, Thames legends, and spooky pub tales for $18.

“An excellent tour and engaging guide! I’ve lived locally for years and still learned some new facts and thoroughly enjoyed the stories. Our guide was a great story teller who did a wonderful job of bringing some of the spooky tales of Greenwich to life. Bonus points for securing us a discounted pint at the end of a very cold and windy tour!”

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Gloucester: Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour - Wetsgate Street, Dick Whittington’s pub, and the Old Crown vibe
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Gloucester: Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour

14.Gloucester: Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · from $25

Join a 2.5-hour ghost-themed walk through Gloucester Cathedral, Wetsgate Street, Pinchbelly Alley, and Greyfriars Priory with an investigator guide.

“Becky was amazing. It’s clear that she has a passion for what she does. I learned so much about the history of Gloucester. The tour really helped me appreciate the importance of Gloucester in England’s history. She also gave insight into the paranormal experiences people have experience there. Super interesting. Would highly recommend her tour.”

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Ilfracombe Harbour: Ghost Tour - Key things you will notice right away
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Ilfracombe Harbour: Ghost Tour

15.Ilfracombe Harbour: Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 1h 27m · from $20

A guided Ilfracombe ghost tour through the harbor and haunted streets, with spooky local lore, clear stories, and a 87-minute walk.

“Our guide was great! He was very knowledgeable, spoke clearly and entertaining! As a family of 4 we really enjoyed the whole experience and loved hearing all the stories he had to share. Definitely recommend 👍🏻🙂”

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