The London Ghost Bus Tour
Part comedy show, part historical tour, this 75-minute evening ride on a restored 1960s Routemaster Necrobus is perfect for tweens and teens who love spooky stories without getting genuinely terrified. Led by a sinister conductor-actor, the bus winds through London's most infamous sites of execution, plague, and hauntings, combining dark history with laugh-out-loud theatrical tricks and onboard gags.
Key sights to look out for: the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Fleet Street and Westminster Abbey, illuminated at night.
- Try to secure seats on the top deck toward the front when boarding — best views and best interactions with the conductor
- It runs after dark, making it an ideal pre- or post-dinner activity for older kids
- The ride lasts 75 minutes and finishes back at the Northumberland Avenue departure point
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