Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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As darkness falls, Oxford’s haunted history stirs to life!
Journey through the oldest parts of the medieval city, uncovering its grim and gruesome past. Hear of murders and executions, phantoms and spirits, ancient libraries and unsolved mysteries—and the fascinating history behind them!
From Martyrs Cross, where bishops burned in Bloody Mary’s reign, wander down shadowy streets to Dead Man's Walk, where a spectral soldier guards the city walls.
Learn how Oxford’s brooding architecture has inspired storytellers like Tolkien, Lewis and Wilde, and hosted literary icons from Hamlet to Harry Potter.
As you walk the moonlit passageways, your guide will share horrible histories and spectral stories from across the ages. They may even tell of their eerie experiences on Oxford's most haunted lane... if they're sure the poltergeist isn’t listening!
Join us—and the ghosts of centuries past—for a tour of Oxford's macabre history, fantasy heritage and sinister tales to haunt your imagination…
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Oxford
Hear stories of Oxford's gruesome past and ghostly tales as we wander through the historic city in twilight.
Options
Oxford Twilight Ghost Tour
Ghost Tour with College Entry
College Entry Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An hour well spent
Passport35121926198,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eleanor was an amazing guide, with wonderful storytelling skills and refreshing humour! It was a fun hour walking around the city and hearing super interesting spooky stories..
Into The Twilight Zone!
Guide62968617021,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly entertaining and excellent tour that brought the past back to life! Eleanor was a first-class guide, who presented her content in a memorable and exciting way. Her story - telling skills were first rate, and the tales she told, were related enthusiastically and in great detail. It was a thoroughly interesting tour, told in an exciting and intriguing way. Well done, Eleanor! We enjoyed the tour immensely!
Interesting and...
Domenic C,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting and informative piece of Oxford history Learned about locations in Oxford while hearing interesting stories of ghosts
Engaging and informative
Sarah19London,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chose this tour as it ran on a weekday, allowed younger kids and didn’t start too late. Really glad we did. Eleanor was personable and engaging and really brought the gruesome stories to life with a bit of historical trivia along the way too. Kept 2 children ( and adult) fully entertained.
Awesome Tour
Mary S,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were fortunate enough to have Kate as our tour guide. She arrived early to check everyone in and the tour started on time. We were given clear instructions on where to meet. The tour was full of incredible ghost stories and historical anecdotes. We learned of famous authors dubious bars and plenty of spooky stories. Walking through the streets of Oxford is an amazing historical event. Kate's guidance and lively stories kept us engaged for the entire tour. Thank you for a lovely introduction to Oxford!
'Friends -Frenzy' on Oxford ghost tour
Donna M,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was prompt to start and enthusiastic all the way through with great knowledge of the area and brilliant story teller
Ghost walk of Oxford with Simon
Denise P,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a very good ghost walk that blends the history of Oxford with thought- provoking tales. Simon knows Oxford very well.
Evening entertainment!
farouqg2023,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Eleanor was fascinatingly morbid with accounts of the various forms of death that was inflicted on past residents of Oxford!
Great evening tour a nice...
Isam M,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great evening tour a nice introduction to Oxford if you’re arriving later in the day. Tour guide is a student as well so knows all the ins and outs.
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