Tours & Experiences in Greenwich, London

Ghosts of Greenwich: London’s Haunted Walking Tour

Take a journey around the atmospheric 15th century town of Greenwich and discover Ghost Stories, Dark History, Vikings, Pirates & Haunted Greenwich located in the east end of London.

Led by our expert storytellers this unique Greenwich ghost tour combines local folklore, real historical events, and eerie legends that have been passed down through generations.

Whether you're a believer in the paranormal or simply fascinated by London's darker past, this is one of the most atmospheric and entertaining ghost tours in London.

Greenwich is famous for its maritime heritage, royal connections, and beautiful riverside views. But beneath the surface lies a much darker story. On this haunted walking tour:

• Hear the history of the Cutty Sark, the eerie poem that inspired its name, it’s connections to witchcraft and the stories around it’s voyages and maritime history.

• Enjoy the spectacular views along the River Thames which welcomed lords, merchants and pirates. Learn tales of lost sailors, unexplained happenings at sea and haunting tragedies at sea.

• Walk to the beloved Trafalgar Tavern pub overlooking the river, a Greenwich institution and local legend for its strange encounters and unexplained sightings throughout its history.

• Learn about the disastrous voyage of the Terror and its missing crew, the gruesome end of an Archbishops of Canterbury at the hands of Vikings, and a hitchhiker that vanishes into thin air.

Perfect for fans of the paranormal, lovers of dark history and those with an interest in maritime, the tour combines legend, myth, and real life events into one chilling and fascinating evening.

🏛️ Discover a Different Side of Greenwich

• The Cutty Sark, a magnificent ship known for transporting tea between London and Shanghai, the ship has many lesser-known tales and mysteries surrounding its voyages.

• The Bellot Memorial, a historical landmark commemorating the death of Sir John Franklin an Arctic adventurer who met a tragic end.

• The Thames Path is situated along the River Thames. In Greenwich you can walk along and spot London landmarks across the water like the O2 Arena, which comes with its own ghost story.

• The Trafalgar Tavern, built in 1837, a favourite amongst historical figures like Charles Dickens and William Gladstone, is also known for its multiple unexplained and paranormal events.

• The Old Royal Naval College is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of history. On this tour we’ll stop to discuss the lost souls rumoured to haunt the grounds.

• The Royal Observatory can be seen from our route. The home of zero degrees longitude saw many scientific experiments, some resulting in bizarre and creepy tales many have never heard.

• St Alfege Church, where King Henry VII was baptized, is also the location where the Archbishop was held prisoner and martyred in 1012.

This tour is perfect for those looking for ghost story enthusiasts, fans of dark history, London visitors seeking unusual experiences, couples looking for unique evening activities, paranormal enthusiasts. Browse our other tours here or take a look at our self guided audio tours here.

Can’t make our tour? Why not try our self-guided audio tour: Ghoulish Greenwich: A London Dockland Ghost Tour

Listen to a preview below or download this audio tour on VoiceMap.