Ghost Bus Tours: The 13 Best Rides After Midnight

1.Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,932 reviews · 1h 15m · from $28Our pick

Join a costumed guide such as Tommy Terror or Eerie Ian aboard Edinburgh’s midnight-black vintage double-decker. In 75 minutes, you’ll hear tales of Burke and Hare, executions, witches, plague victims, and hauntings while passing Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and Holyrood Palace. Expect jokes, theatrical scares, and a short graveyard stop.

“I loved this tour!! The guide, Tommy Terror was amazing- very knowledgeable and funny. The bus was comfortable and cozy. I only wish the tour was longer! Highly recommend”

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2.Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,032 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26

Ride York’s black 1960s Routemaster Necrobus for a 75-minute comedy horror show in English. A live conductor, with performers such as Frank Stein, John Doe, Edgar, or Phil, tells grim tales linked to Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, Dick Turpin’s grave, and other haunted places. Expect jokes, audience participation, light scares, and an atmospheric bus ride.

“what a great tour and something different to do, done as part of a birthday night. so much fun, great night, guide was amazing 100% recommend”

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3.Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,761 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Board a vintage Routemaster at 7-9 George IV Bridge for an English-language evening ride through Edinburgh’s darker past. Your guide covers Burke and Hare, witch hunts, executions, Greyfriars, Grassmarket, and Maggie Dickson, with theatrical effects and stops near major Old Town sights. Guides may include Tommy Terror or Sinead O’Horror.

“It gives a bus journey around Edinburgh city with good knowledge of the history. 1hr long, easy to find the pick up point.”

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4.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from the French Quarter to Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 and other New Orleans burial grounds after dark. Your guide, often Henry, Roy, or Ray, explains above-ground tombs, local customs, and ghost lore, with time to walk among the graves. Bring your own drink, stop at Morning Call Cafe, and visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining! We did the late night 11 PM cemetery tour and it did not disappoint. The stories were fascinating to hear and the tombs were so beautiful yet spooky as well. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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5.Ghost Bus Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,404 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Board a classic Routemaster in central York for a 60 to 75-minute evening tour with comic ghost stories, jump scares, and local history. Your conductor may be characters such as Phil Graves, Frank Stein, or Jon Doe, with Bob often at the wheel. Expect an English-language show for up to 54 people, plus a short walk.

“Great fun and you find out some of the history of York which was interesting. The tour guide and driver where very friendly”

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6.Comedy Horror Ghost Tour on a Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,084 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Join a creepy conductor on a one-hour English-language ride through London’s West End, Westminster, Fleet Street, the Tower area, London Bridge, and south of the river. The vintage 1960s Routemaster, live actors, dark jokes, and surprise effects make this a playful alternative to a standard sightseeing bus.

“Our guide, Oliver, was great—very knowledgeable and genuinely funny, which made the whole experience even more entertaining. He struck the perfect balance between comedy and historical storytelling. We were taken on a whistle-stop tour of some fantastic London locations, with plenty of interesting historical facts along the way—many of them dark and grisly, which really added to the atmosphere of the tour. The bus itself was a highlight. Travelling on a beautiful black 1960s Routemaster made the experience feel unique and immersive, adding a vintage charm that fit the theme perfectly. Overall, it was a great tour—funny, informative, and something a bit different. I’d definitely recommend it ...”

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7.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride an air-conditioned bus beyond the French Quarter to Bayou St. John, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Charity Hospital Cemetery, a Katrina memorial, and City Park. Guides such as Christian, Drew, Shannon, and Israel mix New Orleans history, voodoo traditions, and ghost tales. The two-hour outing ends near Café du Monde.

“Christian and Perry were great!! Very knowledgeable and took great care of us! Highly recommend the beignets and hot chocolate to anyone that takes the tour!”

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8.The Haunted Ghost Bus Tour in San Antonio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 971 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 2.5 hours exploring haunted San Antonio with guides such as Lexy, Lee, Laura, or Dark Alley. Tour the Menger Hotel, visit a historic cemetery, hear stories about the Spanish Governor’s Palace, Red Light District, and former jail, and ride in an air-conditioned bus. The tone is spooky, historical, and often funny rather than a scare-at-every-turn fright show.

“This was the best haunted tour we’ve been on. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very engaging. My husband and I highly recommend taking the tour especially if you enjoy learning about historical events.”

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9.Ghost Bus Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 961 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Board a Gothic 1960s Routemaster near Trafalgar Square for an English-language evening ride past London’s darkest sights. Guides such as Scar, Cedric, Ben, and Stan mix ghost stories, grim history, jokes, and simple theatrical effects. Expect a fun comedy tour with haunted themes, not a serious paranormal investigation.

“Great experience, the tour was funny and we also learned a lot and saw a lot of London we hadn’t seen before.”

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10.Dublin Ghost Bus Tour with Professional Actors

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 949 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend about two hours exploring Dublin’s darker side by air-conditioned bus, with professional actors, comic storytelling, and short walks at St Audoen’s Church and St Kevin’s Graveyard. Guides such as Edgar and Finn mix ghost tales with true local history, while interactive moments may include a coffin demonstration. The tour is in English and suits ages 14 and up.

“Fun evening. Edgar our host had great knowledge and loads of stories to keep us all entertained. We are from Dublin but had no idea about some of the history. We weren't sure what to expect but we were definitely not disappointed”

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11.Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 546 reviews · from $34

Spend two hours on Dublin’s 4D Gravedigger Ghost Bus with actor guides who mix plague stories, dark folklore, jump scares, and jokes. Visit St. Audoen’s Church, Kilmainham Gaol, Glasnevin Cemetery, and finish with a complimentary Ghoulish Brew at John Kavanagh The Gravediggers Pub. English only, ages 14 and up.

“Sean was a very good host and entertainer. He told us good stories about the plague era in Dublin also making it scary and funny. His partner (which I don't remember his name now) was very funny too. I recommend this tour absolutely! Sincerely, your loud giggling friends from Argentina (hand in my pockets).”

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12.Ghost-Town Famagusta Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 298 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Protaras or Ayia Napa to Famagusta with a guide such as George, Athos, or Olga. See the city from Derynia, cross the border, walk beside abandoned hotels, visit the walled old town, and enjoy free time. The half-day trip includes transport, guide, taxes, and hotel pickup.

“It is a tour which mixes so many emotions - awe, sadness, disbelief and many more. We were lucky to have Atos as our driver and guide. The man was himself part of the historical events back in 1974 that resulted in Varosha (part of Famagusta) becoming the Ghost Town so the commentary provided by him are first-hand stories. Atos knows everything about this place, its history and the people who once lived in Varosha. And he is so much fun, has such a great sense of humor. An absolutely amazing trip and experience, a must-do for anyone visiting this part of Cyprus.”

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13.Memphis Haunted History Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Set out from 552 S Main Street at 7:30 pm for a 90-minute English-language bus tour with live commentary. Guides such as Matt, James, Keith, and Claude have shared Memphis ghost stories, murder tales, and local history, with stops at two historic houses, Court Square, and Chickasaw Heritage Park. The tour is for ages 10 and up.

“This was such a great tour. Our guide Matt was very knowledgeable, fun and a cutie!! 😉 He made sure that my hearing impairment was addressed and that I was comfortable in my situation.”

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