London Bridge: Ghost Walking Tour & Historic Southwark

Walk Medieval London After Dark: Ghosts, Graves & 500 Years of Crime

You walk 1.5 hours through medieval Southwark and London Bridge after dark with a guide, visiting Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, the Golden Hinde, Clink Prison's exterior, a 16th-century pub, and a pauper's graveyard. You hear about the ghosts, criminals, and buried history of each place, and you see St. Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge itself. The tour runs in all weather, suits all fitness levels, and includes a guide. You just need comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore London Bridge's dark history

• Walk through Borough Market
• Hear about The Shard's unusual pet
• Pass by St. Paul's Cathedral
• Visit Southwark Cathedral and hear ghost stories
• Discover Golden Hinde's links
• Visit exterior of The Clink prison
• Visit paupers' graveyard
• Visit historic ghost pub
• Walk past Shakespeare's favourite pub
• See London Bridge and its sister bridge

The Experience

"Did you know the bridge you're standing on isn't actually the original?" Your guide stops you mid-stride on London Bridge, and suddenly the whole street feels different: narrower, older, like the centuries are pressing down. This 1.5-hour ghost walking tour threads through the medieval streets of Southwark and London Bridge after dark, and it's not about jump scares or theatrical nonsense. It's about the actual people who died here, the ones whose stories got buried with them, and the places where those stories still seem to linger.

You'll start at Borough Market, where your guide walks you through the stalls and explains what happened on this ground centuries ago. The kind of history that makes you look at a market differently. From there, the route moves through the narrow lanes toward Southwark Cathedral, where you'll hear about the ghosts that supposedly never left, and then past the Golden Hinde, Sir Francis Drake's ship, which has its own strange connection to the Devil and the Queen. The Clink Prison Museum comes next. You'll see the exterior of one of the world's oldest prisons, and your guide will tell you about the people locked inside, the conditions they endured, and why some visitors swear they're still there. There's a 16th-century pub on the route too, the kind of place where sailors drank and where Miss Murray's sorrowful spirit is said to appear.

The walk covers a lot of ground, but it never feels rushed. You'll pass through a pauper's graveyard, stand in front of London Bridge itself (and learn why people confuse it with its famous sister), and walk in Shakespeare's footsteps at his favorite pub. St. Paul's Cathedral rises up in the skyline at one point, and your guide will tell you about its gruesome history and the ghosts that linger there too. The whole thing takes 90 minutes, and you're moving the whole time, so wear shoes you can actually walk in and dress for the weather. This tour runs rain or shine.

It's the kind of experience where you leave knowing London differently. Not because you've seen the famous landmarks (you probably have), but because you've heard the stories nobody puts on the postcard, and you've walked the streets where they happened, at night, with someone who actually knows what they're talking about.

What’s included

• A guide leading the 1.5-hour walk through medieval Southwark and London Bridge.
• stops at Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, the Golden Hinde, the exterior of Clink Prison, a 16th-century pub, a pauper's graveyard, and views of St. Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge.
• stories about the ghosts, criminals, and history of each location.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lantern Ghost Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want London's darker history told by someone who knows it, without arranging your own route or worrying about which stories are real. The guide handles both, and the 1.5-hour length fits an evening without eating your whole night.

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Top questions

How long is the London Bridge ghost walking tour?

The tour lasts 1.5 hours and covers the medieval streets of Southwark and London Bridge by night.

What attractions do you visit on this ghost tour?

You walk through Borough Market, pass Southwark Cathedral and the Golden Hinde, see the exterior of Clink Prison Museum, visit a 16th-century pub, walk through a pauper's graveyard, and see London Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes. Children can join if accompanied by an adult. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.

What should I wear on the ghost tour?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so bring a jacket or umbrella if rain is forecast.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a walking tour that covers 1.5 hours, so a reasonable level of mobility helps, but there are no steep climbs or strenuous sections.

Is public transport nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the tour route in central London.

What's included in the tour price?

A knowledgeable guide is included. Entry to attractions like Clink Prison Museum is not included. You see the exterior of the prison and visit the pub and graveyard as part of the walking route.