Experiences
The 6 Best Ghost Tours in London
Whitechapel murder sites, haunted alleys and a vintage horror bus: London after dark, told badly on purpose.
In short: our top picks are The Original Jack the Ripper Tour, The London Ghost Walk and Meet the Street: Jack the Ripper. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London does dark history better than most, and its ghost and Jack the Ripper tours run from genuinely scholarly to gleefully theatrical. The Original Jack the Ripper Tour is led by guides who have written books on the case; the Ghost Bus Tours lean into comedy horror aboard a vintage Routemaster. Whitechapel after dark is the classic beat. Go for the storytelling, and do not expect to sleep well after.
| Place | Area |
|---|---|
| The Original Jack the Ripper Tour | Whitechapel |
| The London Ghost Walk | City of London |
| Meet the Street: Jack the Ripper | Whitechapel |
| The Ghost Bus Tours | Trafalgar Square |
| The London Dungeon | South Bank |
| London Terror Walk | City of London |
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Editor’s choice
The Original Jack the Ripper Tour
Why we pick itLondon's original Ripper tour since 1982, led by guides who have written books on the Whitechapel murders, from Aldgate East.
Jack the Ripper walk
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The London Ghost Walk
Why we pick itAn acclaimed ghost walk through the City's haunted alleys and churchyards, led by a paranormal author.
ghost walk
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Meet the Street: Jack the Ripper
Why we pick itWalk the murder sites and the salacious streets of 1880s Whitechapel with a storytelling guide.
Ripper walk
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The Ghost Bus Tours
Why we pick itA theatrical night tour aboard a vintage black Routemaster, part comedy horror, part sightseeing.
comedy horror bus
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The London Dungeon
Why we pick itA live-actor walk-through of London's grisly history on the South Bank, more scream than scholarship.
live-actor horror attraction
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London Terror Walk
Why we pick itA haunted-history evening walk through the City's plague pits, executions and ghost stories.
haunted history walk
Before you book
The Ripper walks cluster around Aldgate East and Tower Hill and run most evenings year-round; the big operators take walk-ins, though small-group tours sell out. Wrap up warm for two hours outdoors after dark. The Dungeon and Ghost Bus are seated, indoor alternatives if the weather turns.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Original Jack the Ripper Tour is our editor's choice: London's original Ripper tour since 1982, led by guides who have written books on the Whitechapel murders, from Aldgate East. The Original Jack the Ripper Tour, The London Ghost Walk and Meet the Street: Jack the Ripper lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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