Bill Spectre's Ghost Trails
Ghost Trail Tours in Oxford, Burford and Stories from Beyond
Bill has now retired
Massive thanks for your support
Named By TripAdvisor As One Of 10 Best Ghost Tours In The World!
Public tours no longer available
Latest Blog: Bill reads The Waxwork by A M Burrage.
You are hereby cordially invited to join Bill Spectre on his award-winning walking tour of Oxford’s ghosts. Equipped with props and illusions, your costumed guide (who is a professional actor and equity member) entertains and horrifies you through the streets of this most historic city. You may regret not bringing a camera!
Private bookings by arrangement, join Bill for a supernatural tour of Oxford or Burford.
Dinner events also available by request.
Named by "The Guardian" as One of the Top 10 U.K. Guided Walks and Tours!
Bill is a hoot - every joke is a zinger. The magic is cracking - the ghost stories are great. Go. take everyone you know. Get Bill to cut your arm off.
– Lucy3991 via TripAdvisorSuch a fantastic tour and Bill was absolutely amazing, had excellent local knowledge, great tales and fantastic tricks! Definitely a must!
– oliviag700 via TripAdvisorThe tour was brilliant. Bill Spectre was very entertaining and funny. I thoroughly recommend you go. I would definitely go again.
– 419kp via TripAdvisorReally enjoyed this tour. One of the best and most entertaining tour guides I have had the pleasure of experiencing.
– S6809YGstephanied via TripadvisorWe had an amazing time with Bill. He created a really chilling atmosphere with his stories and was also able to lighten up the mood with his sense of humour.
– TinaR1962 via TripAdvisor"Bill’s a real comedian. A very knowledgeable comedian at that. Loved every bit of the tour and I’m quite sure everyone will."
– dkacp via TripAdvisorInteresting, informative and spell binding. Bill is a brilliant entertainer with the ability to draw in his audience, and hold them
– Dumbledore22 via TripAdvisor"Funny, interesting, interactive, informative and energetic tour. Nice way of walking through the historic buildings."
– Ramazan S via TripAdvisor"Really enjoyable, booked on a whim and was everything we could have hoped for. Lots of history as well as spooky bits."
– nikkimilli33 via TripAdvisor"Great spooky knowledge and very entertaining. Lots of fun for anyone visiting Oxford looking for something a little different."
– Julie F via TripAdvisor"Great stories with a bit of entertainment thrown in and a fabulous way to see the prettier parts of Oxford. Well worth the money. Thank you Bill!"
– Pixiegirl1971 via TripAdvisorHad a fab evening, Bill was fantastic and engaging. Was a perfect balance of factual and comical. Even young kids on the tour with us loved it and got involved. Magic tricks too! All round brilliant night. Thanks Bill!
– Leeann R via TripAdvisorDefinitely the best part of our trip to Oxford! The Bill Spectre's ghost tour exceeded our expectations. Bill is incredibly talented! He engages the group by mixing history, mystery, magic tricks and really good comedy through a wonderful walk around the city centre and historical points. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Simply amazing!
– Anelise95 via TripAdvisorA must do whilst visiting the City of Oxford. Bill Spectre is an absolute legend. Would highly recommend!!!
– Sarah 18886 via TripAdvisorBill Spectre's ghost tour has to be the best thing to do in Oxford, hands down! Pure macavellian brilliance!
– leewJ3631XS via TripAdvisorA wonderful theatrical ghost walk which tells some fascinating stories from Oxfords grim past! Brilliantly entertaining especially if you have children. Would happily do it again all over!
– Darrenk211 via TripAdvisorBill entertained, enthralled and educated in equal measures! Not too physically taxing, lots of surprises and humour and great for all ages. Can’t wait to go back to Oxford to do the whole thing again!
– BeskyDuck101 via TripAdvisorThis was great, all the family loved it. A real gent and tremendous fun. Highly recommend.
– Micky J via TripAdvisorBrilliant ghost tour. We were concerned that our 7 & 9 year old would complain about all the walking but they were captivated. Not a single moan and both exclaimed it was the highlight of the day. Great fun for adults and children alike. Highly recommend and would definitely do it again. Thanks Bill.
– kmj356 via TripAdvisorExciting, Humorous, informative and historical. Everything we wanted and more! Perfect for all ages :)
– Pioneer20018831605 via TripAdvisorI have not seen my children laugh like that for a long time. An essential evening on any visit to Oxford
– earthwitstyle via TripadvisorSo much fun, I don't know where to start. Bill Spectre combines masterful storytelling with a touch of magic, humour and award worthy acting to entertain, educate and occasionally spook his followers. Lots of stories, audience participation and smiles all around.
– David E via TripadvisorBill Spectre's tour was wonderful. He is talented and knowledgeable about Oxford and its history, and he has plenty of additional fun up his sleeves to keep the tour lively. I would highly recommend, especially if visiting with a group!
– catherine9296 via TripAdvisor