Uncover Greenwich’s haunted history with a 2-hour walking tour through London’s eerie past. From ghostly legends to Viking tales, this guided adventure offers a spine-chilling way to experience the city’s rich heritage after dark.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; walking at a comfortable pace
Wildlife
History
Greenwich has a rich maritime history and ancient legends, making it a fertile ground for ghost stories and legends that date back centuries.
Conservation
Greenwich actively promotes preserving its historic landmarks, ensuring that future generations can enjoy its unique atmosphere while maintaining their cultural heritage.
Where Now Tours
Uncover Greenwich’s haunted history with a 2-hour walking tour through London’s eerie past. From ghostly legends to Viking tales, this guided adventure offers a spine-chilling way to experience the city’s rich heritage after dark.
Where Now Tours is a London-based tour operator offering guided walking experiences across London and beyond. The company runs themed walks that explore film locations, haunted sites, historical neighbourhoods and culinary highlights. Signature experiences include movie-locations walks featuring Harry Potter and James Bond sites, the Jack the Ripper East End exploration, Covent Garden storytelling followed by a cocktail at Rules restaurant, and specialised Greenwich tours that combine history with food and drink at landmarks such as the Queen's House and the Painted Hall. One offering extends to Glasgow with a ghastly history tour focused on local legends.
Guides for Where Now Tours are local experts who provide historical context, film trivia and first-hand storytelling. Tours mix well-known landmarks — Piccadilly Circus, Borough Market, the Cutty Sark — with lesser-known streets and colourful anecdotes. Each itinerary aims to connect cultural themes with on-location stories, concluding at popular meeting points or local markets. Where Now Tours is featured on The Adventure Collective, and its public trip descriptions emphasise researched narratives and guided commentary. The operator focuses on pedestrian walking routes and site-based interpretation rather than vehicular transport. Booking information, meeting points and itinerary highlights are provided for each tour in official listings. Where Now Tours appeals to visitors seeking themed walking tours that combine history, pop culture and local flavour, led by knowledgeable guides who foreground storytelling and site-specific insights. Public itineraries are transparent about accessibility, meeting locations and what guests should expect on each walk. Information is updated regularly online now.
Tours Offered
8
Guided walking tours across the UK
Base
London, England
Operating from London
Typical Length
2 hours
Most themed walks are two hours
Expert Guides
Local experts
Guided by local experts
Reserve a spot on a movie, ghost, history or food walk — view meeting points, durations and itinerary details in each official listing before booking.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour covers a fair amount of ground on uneven historic streets, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring a flashlight
Some parts of the walk are dimly lit, making a small flashlight useful for safety and atmosphere.
Dress appropriately for the weather
London’s weather can be unpredictable; dressing in layers ensures comfort regardless of rain or chill.
Arrive a little early
Getting to the starting point early allows time for check-in and settling before the tour begins.
Comfortable walking shoes
Important for covering uneven, historic streets comfortably over the duration of the walk.
Compact flashlight
Helpful in dimly lit areas to ensure safety and enhance the spooky atmosphere.
Layered clothing
Adapts to changing weather conditions and keeps you comfortable throughout the tour.
Camera or smartphone
Capture Greenwich’s historic architecture and atmospheric street scenes.