The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour

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London

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

Location

London

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

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•44 reviews

US$111.15 per guest

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Adult x1

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Explore London's most chilling haunted pubs! Hear the stories behind centuries-old boozers and imbibe the atmosphere, as we take a walk through historic London. Discover some of the most stunning traditional pubs that London has to offer, escorted by a qualified historian, who grew up in the area. Make new friends and taste great beers, in this fun, yet informative journey back in time! Hear tales of the infamous resurrection men, who snatched bodies from local graveyards. See the site of some of London's bloodiest executions. Learn about gruesome murders, apparitions and Faustian pacts. Visit a medieval plague pit, dating back to the Black Death. Check out filming locations from Four Weddings and a Funeral, Brave heart, Shakespeare in Love, V for Vendetta, Skyfall, Closer, Snatch, Sherlock and Poirot. See the City of London's oldest house and its oldest surviving parish church

Walking Tour

Alcoholic beverages

You will be expected to purchase a drink of your choice (from around £2.50-£6.50) at the pubs visited. A half-pint of beer (or equivalent soft drink) is included at the first pub

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Barbican Centre

Hear the story of the Barbican, from Roman times until today and find out about the secret that lies deep beneath its walls!

Hear the story of the Barbican, from Roman times until today and find out about the secret that lies…

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

The Sutton Arms, EC1

Visit our first haunted pub and enjoy a complimentary half-pint of the beer of your choice N.B. On Sundays, we will only visit the pub from outside and will have a drink at the Fox & Anchor instead.

Visit our first haunted pub and enjoy a complimentary half-pint of the beer of your choice N.B. On S…

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Charterhouse Square

Hear about the Black Death and its devastating impact on medieval London

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Florin Court

This beautiful Art Deco building once served as the residence for legendary detective, Hercule Poirot

This beautiful Art Deco building once served as the residence for legendary detective, Hercule Poiro…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

The Charterhouse

Discover the City of London's last surviving monastic building and hear of the gruesome fate of its monks!

Discover the City of London's last surviving monastic building and hear of the gruesome fate of its…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Cloth Fair

This street was once home to the notorious Bartholomew Fair, as well as the pub where condemned criminals were given their last pints before execution. It is also home to London's oldest house.

This street was once home to the notorious Bartholomew Fair, as well as the pub where condemned crim…

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Church Of St. Bartholomew The Great

Visit London's oldest surviving parish church, which is haunted by the ghost of its founder, Rahere. This church has appeared in numerous films, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Shakespeare in Love, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Other Boleyn Girl, Sherlock Holmes, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Transformers: The Last Knight. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

Visit London's oldest surviving parish church, which is haunted by the ghost of its founder, Rahere.…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Not Included

Rising Sun

Visit one of London's most notorious haunted pubs, where the 'Resurrection Men' used to ply their trade in human bodies. You will be expected to purchase a beverage of your choice (not included)

Visit one of London's most notorious haunted pubs, where the 'Resurrection Men' used to ply their tr…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Smithfield Market

Visit Smithfield Market (outside of operating hours), one of the world's oldest markets, tracing its history back over a millennium. This was one of London's most popular execution sites, where traitors were hung, drawn and quartered, heretics were burnt at the stake and poisoners were boiled alive!

Visit Smithfield Market (outside of operating hours), one of the world's oldest markets, tracing its…

5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

St Bartholomew the Less

Visit this small, yet beautiful church

5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

St Bartholomew's Hospital

Visit the beautiful Baroque courtyard of the oldest hospital in England, home to three different ghosts

Visit the beautiful Baroque courtyard of the oldest hospital in England, home to three different gho…

5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Cock Lane

Hear the stories of this fascinating historic lane, such as that of the ghost, Scratching Fanny

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Old Bailey

Hear about how the Old Bailey emerged from the ruins of the notorious Newgate Prison and learn about the story of the Black Dog of Newgate.

Hear about how the Old Bailey emerged from the ruins of the notorious Newgate Prison and learn about…

25 minutes · Admission Ticket Not Included

The Viaduct Tavern

Visit what is considered by many to be London's most haunted pub, built on the ruins of Newgate Prison. You will be expected to buy a beverage (not included). N.B. On Sundays, we will only visit the pub from outside and will have a drink at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, on Fleet Street, instead.

Visit what is considered by many to be London's most haunted pub, built on the ruins of Newgate Pris…

Meeting Point

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Fleet Street

Fleet Street, Greater London England, United Kingdom, GB

Central Criminal Court

Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, Greater London England, United Kingdom, GB, EC4M 7EH

End Point

Fleet Street, Greater London England, United Kingdom, GB

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On Sundays, the tour ends at Fleet Street

Free cancellation

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Casey_aSeptember 2026 • Viator

Very engaging and informative

This was an amazing haunted pub tour with history woven throughout. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking a fair amount. Our tour guide Arthur was very knowledgeable; some of the history and ghosts are from a darker time in history. There were many little things that Arthur pointed out that we would have never seen / found on our own without his help - secret etchings under a random rug in a church and other fun little secrets (I won’t give them all away)! Really makes you a...read more

bronn210August 2026 • TripAdvisor

Have a pint with a ghost

What a great tour ! Arthur is just a wealth of knowledge ! Arthur showed us some wonderful places such as The Charterhouse and St Bartholomew's Church just to name a couple. Just loved the old pubs he took us to … such wonderful character … over an ale Arthur would tell us a spooky stor. I would recommend this tour if you like history, a spooky story and old pubs.

louiseturner193August 2026 • TripAdvisor

Not to be missed.

Do not miss this one. I was definitely taken in by the wealth of knowledge Arthur has, his general knowledge was second to none. They way he can tell a story with his delivery…. Just loved it. Don’t look at any other haunted/ghostly tour. This is the one.

Julie_JJuly 2026 • Viator

Excellent tour

My sister and I had an absolutely wonderful time! So knowledgeable and entertaining! Fully recommend this tour!

Jan_SMarch 2026 • Viator

A top notch tour guide and tour!

Arthur is a very knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic guide. The whole tour and a pint of two as well was really enjoyable and I would definitely look forward to Arthur being my tour guide in the future!