Old City London Ghost Walk: Explore Dark Alleyways and Shadows with Richard Jones
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16 Ratings
Greater London
Join Richard Jones, internationally acclaimed author and broadcaster, on the Old City London Ghost Walk. Explore dark alleyways, hear chilling ghostly tales, and witness possible paranormal activity.
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Discover the narrative of the ‘Black Nun’, whose unsettled spirit roams around the vicinity of the Bank of England.
  • Listen to stories about the ghostly apparitions that spook one of the City of London’s most grandiose and historical structures.
  • Traverse the ancient and enduring lanes surrounding the Bank of England, where phantoms of the past have been eagerly waiting to meet you.
What's Included
  • Stand Beside The Old Grave That Has A Reputation For Being Haunted.
  • Visit An Ancient Churchyard Where A Truly Horrible 19th Century Event Occurred.
  • See The Window Where A Ghostly Girl Is Often Caught On Camera.
Additional Information

This ghost walk is the only one guided by the renowned author and broadcaster, Richard Jones. With over 20 books on the supernatural under his belt and a role as a historian on the TV show Most Haunted, Richard is a seasoned expert in the field. As the longest-serving ghost walk guide in London, his tour, established in 1982, has been successfully spooking locals and visitors alike. Clad in his signature Victorian undertaker’s attire, Richard will escort you through shadowy lanes and historic churchyards in the city, telling a medley of ghostly stories that are terrifying, eerie, bizarre, and utterly captivating. You’ll also explore sites where tour-goers have reportedly caught signs of potential paranormal activity on their cameras. Richard’s storytelling prowess keeps the suspense high, offering you an exciting, chilly night in one of London’s most ambient districts.

Location
2 Royal Exchange
Royal Exchange
We meet outside Exit Three of Bank Underground Station, directly in front of the Royal Exchange. You guide will be wearing Victorian costume. If arriving ‘above ground’ look for the large statue of a man on a horse, exit 3 is located directly behind the statue in the open pedestrianised area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Adventure04668868821
Nov 26, 2023
Great way to spend a winter’s evening - The tour guide was very knowledgeable, funny and courteous. We saw and learned about places in London we otherwise would have overlooked. It was a very entertaining and atmospheric experience
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Scbn71
Nov 11, 2023
Great tour with a great guide 😊 - An absolutely fantastic evening and well worth £12. Richard is a master tour guide. Passionate, entertaining, engaging with a great voice which no-one should struggle to hear. The tour is based on many years of Richard's own research and writing, so there is an integrity and commitment to the stories of the area. Couldn't recommend Richard's tour any more highly ... and I can't wait to join him again for some more of his tours in the future 😊👍🏽
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Sally
Oct 29, 2023
Great Ghost Walk in London. - This is one of the best Ghost Walks I have been on. It was absolutely pouring with rain, but the history and the ghost stories kept me so entertained that it didn't matter. Excellent guide, who knew his stuff and added fantastic humor into the mix. Great night, great price and well worth the money.
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Afm1542
Oct 6, 2023
Entertaining and unforgettable - We booked this tour after going on the Jack the Ripper tour last year. We knew from our experience it would be good, and it didn't disappoint. We were taken down little alleyways and backstreets in the city that we never would have found on our own. Great spooky atmosphere, it was just growing dark when we met at 7pm. Richard was a great entertainer and we loved the historic tales. We could hear him clearly as we were in areas with little traffic or other people. Great way to spend an evening. Next on my to-do list is the Dickens walk!
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Jljohnson1
Jul 9, 2023
Amazing Ghost Walk! - Absolutely incredible ghost walk! We've been on several walks in different cities and this was the best one yet!! The host was superb!
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K6179ceshannong
Jun 29, 2023
Fantastic Ghost Tour of London - Twenty six years ago, I took an amazing ghost tour with two friends that I still remember to this day because of the tour guide Richard Jones. When planning our current trip to London, I swore we HAD to book another one. On Saturday we took Richard’s Alleyways and Shadows tour. Two decades later, I had the same amazing experience with ghostly delights, humor, showmanship, and expert storytelling just with new stories and locations. From odd smelling streets to Christmas dinners with the descendants of Charles Dickens, he regaled us with stories of London’s past and present. I would recommend any tour Richard offers highly. Along those notes, I selected a Jack the Ripper tour from Richard’s site as well. I was a touch disappointed when we found out we wouldn’t have Richard that night. No worries at all! We met Jeremy who is also a fantastic storyteller/entertainer. Richard may have an up and coming challenger for the title of best tour guide in London. Jeremy is a prodigy! (See this review on TA as well).
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Holly_fp_6
May 19, 2023
Fun ghost walk - Richard was fantastic, such a good storyteller. This was a really fun way to learn about some of London’s history and to hear some interesting ghost stories. I would recommend this and look forward to another tour during a future visit.
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Carole_w
Oct 30, 2022
Victorian and spooky - Charismatic group leader, very Victorian. We loved it and were impressed by his knowledge. We enjoyed all the spooky alleyways and seeing parts of London that we weren't aware of.
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Serafina441
Jul 11, 2022
Terrific. Unmissable - We treat ourselves to one of Richard's walks whenever we visit London. He is unique - engaging, deeply knowledgeable and passionate about London, a fine and moving actor, an historian, a funny and marvellous raconteur. We worked in the City for 10 years and didn't discover those secret wonderful alleyways where true old London is found, which Richard knows intimately. He is eager to share his fount of knowledge and fund of anecdotes and tales in a tremendously enjoyable and fascinating tour. Please treat yourself to the joy of Richard's tour. Thank you, Richard for a truly brilliant and haunted evening!
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Rtn312uc
Mar 26, 2022
Brilliant! - Richard was fantastic and we had a brilliant time! Some of us have lived in London our whole lives but never explored the history and alleyways we did this evening. Thank you for the entertainment and wonderful stories!
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