The Ghost Bus Tours
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY
7.30pm, with more tours in peak time
Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
1.25 hours
11+
Not accessible
from £16pp
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About The Ghost Bus Tours
The Ghost Bus Tour is a brilliantly bonkers spin on your average sightseeing trip. Step aboard a black Routemaster kitted out with red velvet curtains, creaky lighting, and a sinister past – and get ready for 75 minutes of spooky sights, ghostly tales, and live onboard theatrics. You’ll rattle through haunted landmarks, creepy alleyways and gory history lessons, all served up by a gothic guide with a wicked sense of humour. It’s theatrical, funny, just creepy enough for older kids, and surprisingly educational if you’re paying attention between the jump scares. Perfect for tweens, teens, and comedy-loving parents looking for something a bit different (and way more fun than a textbook). Just maybe skip it if you’ve got nervous littlies in tow.
Top tip from the KidRated Team:
Book a late evening tour for maximum chills. London looks extra eerie after dark, and the shadows make everything spookier (in a fun way). Don’t forget to check for family ticket deals online before you go!
Ages 11 and up. Under 10s might find it a bit too intense. For tweens and teens it’s funny, spooky and packed with historical twists.
Yes. You’re on a covered vintage Routemaster bus, so you’re always protected from the rain, but expect plenty of open-window chills as you tour London’s haunted streets.
Definitely – tours often sell out, especially during holidays and weekends.
Teens aged 12+ can ride alone, but most families enjoy the show together.
Mostly. Evening tours give the best spooky vibes. But if you’ve got younger kids, there are occasional afternoon family-friendly slots; check their schedule online before booking.
Sadly not. The bus is a vintage Routemaster with no step-free access.
Nope – use nearby loos at Charing Cross or Leicester Square before you board.
No, but there are plenty of family-friendly restaurants nearby for a pre- or post-ghost feast.
Right outside the spooky black bus – or if you’re brave, try to snap a mid-tour ghostly shot (without getting caught!).
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This looks like so much fun! Can't wait to try it!