Oxford Official Ghost Tour: Discover Haunted Locations and Spooky Tales
4.6
18 Ratings
Oxfordshire
Embark on the Oxford Official Ghost Tour and explore the haunted locations and spooky tales of this historic city. Led by a professional guide, hear heart-stopping accounts of apparitions and first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Guided walking tour
Additional Information

Embark on this journey, the ultimate reference to Oxford’s most ghostly sites, with a qualified Guide leading. Be sure to make it on time, else they would have vanished!

Listen to the eeriest stories from Oxford’s historic landscapes, many of which are recorded in Haunted Oxford by a local author and Guide. Get to know the most famous phantoms of Oxford in-depth. This expedition offers a genuinely chilling experience with “breath-taking tales of apparitions, occurrences, and other paranormal activities” and narrations of “direct experiences with specters and spirits.”

Immerse yourself in the ambiance on a foggy dark night in Oxford, through winding, cobblestone streets, around the historic colleges, and past some of the oldest taverns in the UK, nearly 900 years old - (sufficient time to be haunted!).

Not particularly suitable for children under 10 - this is a nocturnal tour that lasts for 2 hours!

  • Please contact the Walking Tours office if you have any mobility issues and we will do our best to adapt the tour.
Location
Blackwell's Sci-fi, Manga & Games
Broad Street
All Oxford Official Walking Tours near the Cool Britannia gift shop entrance on the corner of Turl Street and Broad Street (Broad Street Numbers 23-25, OX1 3AS) BUT PLEASE NOTE: THIS GHOST TOUR MEETS on the opposite corner of Turl Street, outside the Blackwells Art and Poster Shop
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Macca1189
Jan 15, 2024
Recommend for all history fans! - Fantastic walking tour, full of interesting descriptions and stories from an energetic, friendly and passionate tour guide. Would recommend for anyone interested in history and seeing some of the deep history of Oxford.
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A6621zralang
May 29, 2023
Great ghost tour without gimmicks - Even though it was a light summer evening this was a really good ghost tour. Our guide Rob was great and was very knowledgeable on the history of Oxford and his tales were interesting and at times chilling. Great to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds to explore parts of the city you wouldn't normally find.
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Travellingnurse226
Sep 13, 2022
Nice Oxford Ghosts - We were a small group so we were able to learn all the ghosty information from the ghost tour, but also got quite a bit of background on the university plus have all of our questions answered. I can't remember my tour guide's name, but she was a wealth of information.
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Hassan
Aug 31, 2022
Spooky ghost story experience!! - Had an blood curdling tour with the spooky guide Henry who took us on a journey through different ghosts and their creepy past in the famous location in central oxford. Henry was an amazing guide, with great delivery on stories and really had us engaged from start to finish. I couldnt sleep all night thinking about the clanking noises from the mercury hotel! Even for us from oxford is was an enjoyable experience, that i would love to do over again!
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F8801
Aug 29, 2022
Ghost Tour - Our guide Rob Walters was fantastic - thoroughly enjoyed the tour! His storytelling was excellent and we thought there was just the right amount of stories and locations!
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Morgan_s
Jun 6, 2022
Great way to know the city with stories - Was a great experience with exciting stories and it is in my opinion the best way to discover the city. Great tour guide, very friendly and has great knowledge of the city.
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Terryhg9104cq
Mar 11, 2024
Educational, exiting, intriguing. - Dear Ben, Thank you for the wonderful tour you gave us yesterday. I learned a lot about the history and culture of the city. You were very knowledgeable and engaging. However, I have some suggestions on how you could improve your tour for future guests. First, I think it would be nice if you could show more photos of the places and people you mentioned, such as the clothing they wore in the 1700s, the grave in the church, or the bishops. It would help us visualize the stories better and connect with them more. Second, I think you could make your tour more interesting by telling the stories in a more narrative way, rather than just stating facts. You could use more details, emotions, and suspense to make us feel like we are part of the history. Other than that, I really enjoyed your tour, especially the dark and narrow streets and alleys. They gave me a sense of the atmosphere and mystery of the city. Thank you again for your time and effort. I hope you find my feedback helpful and constructive.
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Donnash5528he
May 31, 2023
Enjoyable historic ghost tour - We were a nice-sized group, and our guide, Rob was extremely knowledgeable about Oxford history. His stories were interesting, however fairly tame given similar tours in other cities. A very enjoyable tour.
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Jamessz8058qz
May 7, 2024
Good Cultural/Historical Tour of Oxford, Lacking Ghost Stories - I was concerned we'd made a mistake when we arrived at the meeting point. The guide was there but he seemed to lack people skills but on the walk he was very informative about the sights that we visited. As a tour about Oxford it was very good but the ghost part was a bit disappointing, it went along the lines of "there's a ghost here", no real story. I didn't catch the guide's name but he certainly knew his stuff about Oxford I'd recommend it but just to learn about the sights.
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Amy_f
Oct 15, 2023
A Tour to Forget - Rude and Irrational Guide - My recent tour left me bewildered and deeply disappointed, all due to the tour guide's inexplicable rudeness. Right from the start, it was evident that our guide had a tendency to make snide comments and displayed an unusual obsession with her preferred procedures. Upon my arrival a few minutes after 7pm (7:08 PM), I joined the group gathered behind a small construction fence barrier, clearly indicating my interest in the ghost tour. The guide promptly informed me that this was indeed the tour and instructed me to come around the makeshift construction barrier because we would be walking to the right. I agreed and began walking the shortest distance around the construction barrier. The trouble began when she insisted I turn around the opposite direction I was going and take the longer route around, despite it being just a few meters. I told her I’m walking the shortest route and came spring the way I started and she became visibly exasperated with me. I couldn't fathom why this mattered so much to her, but her reaction made it seem like I had committed a grave offense for not adhering to her specific instructions, creating an unnecessary scene in front of the group. To compound matters, the guide seemed to expect me to be practically attached to her side once I approached the group, all for the sake of asking my name. I was taken aback when, instead of simply asking my name from where I stood in the group (just a foot away from her), she chastised me for not getting closer. It felt like she was making a mountain out of a molehill. Her condescending tone and attitude left me questioning whether she was having a bad day or if this was simply her regular demeanor. I left early feeling uncomfortable. Looking back, the tour had the potential to be an enjoyable experience if not for the guide's rude behavior towards me and her irrational expectations. If you're considering this tour, I would advise you to be prepared for a guide who may not be the most pleasant company. I hope the company addresses these issues to ensure a more respectful and enjoyable experience for future customers.
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