About this tour
Venture into Oxford's darkest chapters on this 90-minute nocturnal walking tour through the city's most notorious streets. Oxford earned its reputation as medieval England's murder capital, thanks largely to its notoriously unruly scholar population. Your guide leads you past crime scenes and haunted locations where documented hauntings—vengeful spirits, tormented bishops, and restless souls—have persisted for centuries. The tour balances historical detail with genuine atmosphere, making it engaging for families while acknowledging its grittier content.
Highlights
- Medieval murder scenes and their lasting supernatural consequences
- Stories of violent bishops, poltergeists, and abandoned lovers
- Walking Oxford's most sinister alleyways after dark
- Documented ghost sightings on previous tours
- Accessible to wheelchair users and families with prams
- Suitable for older children (verify comfort with gore first)
What to expect
This is a walking tour, so expect to be on your feet for the full 90 minutes as your guide navigates Oxford's shadowy backstreets. You'll hear detailed accounts of historical murders, supernatural events, and the troubled lives that allegedly left spirits behind. The atmosphere is deliberately atmospheric—the tour runs only after dark, when visibility is low and the mood more unsettling. Your guide draws on documented local hauntings and historical records rather than pure fiction. Sightings do occasionally occur, though participation isn't guaranteed.
Good to know
Dress warmly and bring waterproofs; Oxford nights are often chilly and wet. The tour contains graphic historical details—review with children beforehand. Tours only run after sunset. Service animals welcome. All routes are wheelchair accessible, and prams are accommodated.
Frequently asked
- How long does Ghost Tour of Oxford take?
- Ghost Tour of Oxford runs for approximately 1h 30m.
- How much does Ghost Tour of Oxford cost?
- Prices start from GBP $200 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Ghost Tour of Oxford run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Ghost Tour of Oxford?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.