It’s officially spooky season! The air is cooling, the days are shorter, and the urge to carve a face into a pumpkin has re-emerged. We suggest giving in to the Halloween vibes and making the most of London’s super scary (and very fun) activities!
Gather your ghost friends, call upon your vampire buddies, and cast a spell with your witchy pals. Here are our top 5 things to do in October.
1. Halloween Afternoon Tea Bus
Celebrate Halloween in style aboard London’s special Halloween Afternoon Tea Bus. Combining sightseeing with festive fun, this unique experience takes you past iconic landmarks including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge, all while you tuck into a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, wraps, cakes, sweet treats, and hot and cold drinks. You even have the option to toast the occasion with a glass of prosecco! Sing along to the fun, spooky music, and be sure to snap plenty of pictures! It’s perfect for ghosts, ghouls, vampires… your name it.
2. The London Dungeon
1,000 years of London’s dark history await you at The London Dungeon. The immersive experience is packed with live actors, atmospheric sets, and thrilling special effects. Journey through plague-ridden streets, witness Guy Fawkes’ infamous Gunpowder Plot, and explore the shadowy alleys of Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel as history comes chillingly to life. Along the way, you will encounter colourful characters, shocking stories, and plenty of surprises. It’s gory fun that will leave you laughing and shrieking!
3. Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
Journey back into Victorian East London and uncover the mystery of Jack the Ripper, one of history’s most infamous unidentified killers. Starting outside London Underground’s Tower Hill Station, your expert guide will walk you through the trail of the 1888 murders through Whitechapel. Visit key locations including Aldgate High Street, Mitre Square, Goulston Street, Commercial Street, and Hanbury Street, where several victims were found. Explore the evidence, hear the chilling stories behind the crimes, and discover why the Ripper’s identity remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of all time.
4. London by Night
Experience London after dark on this 90-minute open-top bus tour, offering spectacular views of the city’s illuminated landmarks. Pass iconic sights such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the vibrant Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London, and the glistening River Thames. Along the way, your fun and informative English-speaking guide will share fascinating stories, historical insights, and some of London’s darker legends, including the tale of Sweeney Todd. It’s the perfect way to end the day!
5. The Ghost Bus Tours – London
Discover London’s darker side aboard the Ghost Bus Tour – a unique theatrical sightseeing experience on a classic 1960s Routemaster. Combining live actors, special effects, and spine-chilling storytelling, this hilarious horror show takes you past some of London’s most recognisable and famous landmarks – but you aren’t just looking at the fancy buildings, you are learning about the horrors inside! Hear tales of murder, execution, ghosts, and grisly secrets hidden within the capital’s history. Travelling on the eerie black Necropolis Bus, inspired by Victorian funeral coaches, adds to the atmosphere. Dare to ride?
Be sure to tag @goldentoursuk to share all of your October adventures!