Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, London’s ghost walks provide a new way to learn about the city and its history, uncovering little known characters and landmarks that for the non-believers, go unnoticed during a London trip. The stories and journeys unravelled by guides who are often veteran paranormal enthusiasts offer insight into hidden landmarks, unassuming streets and forgotten people from the city’s history. Afterall, as a city that is almost 2000 years old, it’s no surprise that London has seen its fair share of spookiness.
For guests of the Park Avenue Inn, London, these tours are within easy reach. Below are some of the best ghost tours that you can enjoy this summer, offering untold, terrifying depths to what are mostly normal streets in the city.
Hidden Horrors Walk
The Hidden Horrors Walking Tour is guided by none other than Richard Jones, often cited as London’s most seasoned paranormal expert. With 22 books under his name, Richard has been guiding terrified locals around the city’s most haunted areas since the early 1980s. Richard’s rostra of walks start from various locations across the city and provide insight into a range of subjects and areas.
Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour
Running from All Hallows by The Tower to St Paul’s Cathedral, the Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour is another nocturnal tour that’ll keep you up at night when you return to your double room in London. Leading visitors through the oldest – and therefore most haunted – parts of the city, the Ghastly Ghost Walking Tour leads visitors on a journey through murder, madness and mayhem dating back thousands of years.
Ghosts, Ghouls and Gallows Tour
Starting from the corner of Green Park and ending at Tower Hill, this walk takes place at night for full spooky effect, and even includes a Thames River Cruise to tick off more from your sightseeing bucket list. Through dark parks and uncanny, quiet streets, you’ll learn more about the history of London than anything else past museum closing.
Ghost Bus Tour Of London
This modded out vintage Routemaster bus plays host to a 60- to 75-minute-long ghost tour that is conducted and driven by theatrical performers who are certainly dressed for the occasion! Drive past some of the city’s most famous sights – and some of its lesser-known ones – and learn about the murders, executions and tortures that have taken place within the city and curdle the blood to this day.
A Walking Tour of London’s Bloody Past
Running from Temple in the City of London to Fleet Street, this City of London tour takes visitors through the historic heart of the city and its incredible range of centuries-old pubs. Thanks to their age, the three pubs you’ll visit have amassed a great many stories of drunken brawls and murders, graverobbing and hauntings. Along the way you’ll have the chance to sample some of the tasty ales and beers within these establishments, whilst passing unique London landmarks like a Victorian prison and the inspiration for Sweeney Todd’s barber shop.
