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Haunted Pub Tour - practical travel guide with honest advice.
This tour visits four historic London pubs with documented paranormal reports and sightings, combining local pub culture with ghost stories. You'll spend time in each venue hearing accounts from staff and regulars about unusual occurrences, while enjoying the atmosphere of genuine period establishments. Guides explain the historical context of each pub alongside the reported paranormal activity. This works well as a social evening with historical interest rather than a supernatural investigation. Best for pub enthusiasts wanting supernatural atmosphere. This is a easy activity lasting 2.5 hours. Group size: 4-20. You meet at Temple Underground Station. Key highlights: Four different historic pubs, each with documented paranormal reports, Guided accounts from staff and regulars who work at these venues, Genuine pub atmosphere rather than staged supernatural entertainment.
Price: £25
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: easy
Group size: 4-20
Minimum age: 18+
Best for: pub enthusiasts wanting supernatural atmosphere
Best time: Friday and Saturday evenings. Early departures around 6pm suit those wanting to finish earlier, while 8pm starts allow for pre-tour dinner. Busier atmosphere on weekend evenings.
Meeting point: Temple Underground Station
Languages: English
Here is how the experience unfolds:
6:00pm or 8:00pm (varies) Meeting at Temple Underground Station - Guide introduces themselves and the four pubs on the route, explains what to expect, and sets ground rules.
First 30-35 minutes Walk to first pub and arrival - Group walks to first venue, guide shares historical background while walking through streets.
35-60 minutes First pub: history and paranormal accounts - Spend 20-25 minutes in the pub. Guide tells stories of reported hauntings while you can order drinks at the bar (at own cost).
60-85 minutes Walk to second pub with stories - Move to second location, guide shares more local history and paranormal accounts en route.
85-110 minutes Second and third pub visits - Repeat format: 15-20 minutes in each pub for ghost stories and drinks, with walking time between.
110-150 minutes Final pub visit and wrap-up - Spend time in fourth pub, guide answers questions about the night's stories and accounts.
The whole experience takes 2.5 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Temple Underground Station.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | £25 |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Group size | 4-20 |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Meeting point | Temple Underground Station |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Check operator website for current policy |
| Accessibility | Walking tour covers approximately 1 mile across multiple pub visits. Some pubs may have stairs or narrow doorways. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to typical London pub layouts. Minimum age 18+ due to alcohol-focused venue. |
What is included: Guided tour of four pubs, Ghost stories and paranormal accounts at each location, Walking between venues with historical commentary.
Not included: Drinks and food (ordering at own cost at each pub), Entry fees if any venues charge (check operator). You will need to arrange these yourself.
What to bring: Wallet and card for drinks, Comfortable shoes for walking, Light jacket (pubs may have different temperatures). Having these with you makes the experience smoother.
Best time to go: Friday and Saturday evenings. Early departures around 6pm suit those wanting to finish earlier, while 8pm starts allow for pre-tour dinner. Busier atmosphere on weekend evenings..
Tip: Friday-Saturday only
Tip: Drinks not included
Accessibility: Walking tour covers approximately 1 mile across multiple pub visits. Some pubs may have stairs or narrow doorways. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to typical London pub layouts. Minimum age 18+ due to alcohol-focused venue..
Operator: Haunted London Tours
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This activity is run by Haunted London Tours.
Cancellation policy: Check operator website for current policy.
Accessibility: Walking tour covers approximately 1 mile across multiple pub visits. Some pubs may have stairs or narrow doorways. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to typical London pub layouts. Minimum age 18+ due to alcohol-focused venue..
Best time to go: Friday and Saturday evenings. Early departures around 6pm suit those wanting to finish earlier, while 8pm starts allow for pre-tour dinner. Busier atmosphere on weekend evenings..
No, buying drinks is entirely optional. The tour visits four pubs and you're welcome to order soft drinks, non-alcoholic beverages, or nothing at all. Most people order at least one drink to support the venues, but there's no requirement. Prices vary by pub, typically £4-8 per drink.
Group sizes range from 4 to 20 people, with Friday and Saturday tours usually at capacity during peak season. Smaller groups create more intimate stories, while larger groups offer more social atmosphere. Most tours fill with a mix of solo travellers and small groups.
The tour rotates between several historic pubs in the Temple and Covent Garden areas with documented paranormal reports. Common venues include 16th and 17th-century establishments. Check with the operator for the current pub list, as seasonal variations may apply and some pubs occasionally close for renovations.
No, buying drinks is entirely optional. The tour visits four pubs and you're welcome to order soft drinks, non-alcoholic beverages, or nothing at all. Most people order at least one drink to support the venues, but there's no requirement. Prices vary by pub, typically £4-8 per drink.
Group sizes range from 4 to 20 people, with Friday and Saturday tours usually at capacity during peak season. Smaller groups create more intimate stories, while larger groups offer more social atmosphere. Most tours fill with a mix of solo travellers and small groups.
The tour rotates between several historic pubs in the Temple and Covent Garden areas with documented paranormal reports. Common venues include 16th and 17th-century establishments. Check with the operator for the current pub list, as seasonal variations may apply and some pubs occasionally close for renovations.
Best for: first-time ghost tour participants
Best for: history buffs wanting exclusive access
Best for: visitors staying in Greenwich or seeking quieter tours
Best for: urban explorers and subway enthusiasts
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