Welcome to Ghastly Guides – Dark History City Scavenger Hunts
Are you looking for unique and unforgettable things to do in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Birmingham? Love a good ghost story or fascinated by true crime and dark history? You’ve come to the right place.
Welcome to the official Ghastly Guides blog — where we dive deeper into the stories behind our self-guided tours, uncover hidden historical gems, and explore the eerie side of the UK's greatest cities.
What Are Ghastly Guides?
Ghastly Guides are self-guided city scavenger hunt booklets that combine sightseeing, storytelling, and mystery-solving. Each booklet takes you on a walk through real streets, monuments, and landmarks, while telling a fictional whodunnit inspired by the city’s gruesome past.
No tour groups. No apps. Just you, your guidebook, and a city full of ghastly history to discover.
Why Choose a Ghastly Guide?
Whether you’re a tourist, local, or weekend wanderer, Ghastly Guides are the perfect way to explore with purpose — and with a shiver down your spine. Here’s why our customers love them:
Self-paced and flexible — explore whenever you like
Packed with local ghost stories and true crime history
A creative and unusual alternative to traditional sightseeing
Great for solo explorers, couples, friends, and families
No screens, no noise — just a pen, a booklet, and the city
What to Expect From This Blog
This blog will be your companion to the Ghastly world — expect posts like:
- Deep dives into the real history behind our stories
- Haunted locations and hidden landmarks you can visit
- Unusual things to do in Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, and Birmingham (with more cities to come!)
Ready to start your own ghastly adventure?
Shop our full range of city guides HERE, and be sure to check back regularly for new blog posts, city insights, and chilling tales from the past.
The Ghastly Guides Team