Official Oxford Ghost Tour

With a long and rich history spanning more than 1000 years, it’s safe to say that Oxford has a few ghosts trawling around. Home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is filled with cobbled streets, ancient squares, towering spires and narrow alleyways that are stuck in time.

On the 2-hour Oxford Ghost Tour, your professional and knowledgeable guide will walk you through the darker sides of the ancient city and share tales of murder, mystery and lost heads. Operating after sunset, the spooky atmosphere will only add to the captivating stories.

You will see the iconic landmarks of Oxford and peer around the corners of the colleges where executions took place as you learn about the university’s most famous ghosts.

Follow in the footsteps of the 17th-century soldiers, troublesome priests, doomed lovers and kings as you tread the Dead Man’s Walk. Learn about those destined to meet a grisly end in the City of Dreaming Spires.

Most of the ghost stories are rooted in historical events, adding a layer of intrigue that is sure to keep your attention! Prepare for stories of first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena.

With a small group size, you can easily follow along with the guide and are guaranteed a scarily good time. You are likely to leave with a new appreciation for the beautiful city of Oxford and a few shivers.