Pair sweet treats with the darker side of London's theatre district
2 hrs
Up to 20 people
Sweet treats, guided walk
Explore London's West End on a guided outdoor walk that blends haunted history with pastry stops. Discover the stories behind the stage lights as you walk the streets surrounding historic theatres.
Your haunted adventure through London’s West End begins with a deliciously over-the-top sweet treat before setting off into the shadows of Theatreland. Over the next two hours, you’ll enjoy several sweet stops while uncovering the ghosts, murders, mysterious happenings, and legendary performers that have haunted London’s stages for centuries.
With your first big, fluffy sweet treat in hand, we’ll head toward Drury Lane and some of the West End’s most historic theatres. Hear about the mysterious Woman in Black reportedly spotted backstage at the Fortune Theatre before discovering the many spirits associated with Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Keep watch for the famous Man in Grey, an elegantly dressed figure who has been seen walking through the theatre before mysteriously disappearing through a wall.
Our journey continues toward the Lyceum Theatre, where stories range from a ghostly severed head to unexplained poltergeist activity. You’ll also discover the theatre’s connection to Bram Stoker, who worked here while writing Dracula.
After all those ghost stories, it’s time for something sweet. Depending on the evening, you may enjoy a Portuguese pastel de nata with crisp pastry and creamy custard, or an indulgent cinnamon pastry layered with cinnamon, vanilla custard, and icing.
From there, we’ll head toward the Strand and hear the tragic story of Victorian actor William Terriss, who was murdered outside the Adelphi Theatre and whose ghost is said to have appeared around the West End ever since.
We’ll continue through St Martin’s Lane, passing more legendary theatres and hearing stories of ghostly soldiers, unexplained footsteps, mysterious voices, moving curtains, and performers who apparently never left the stage.
Along the way, we’ll stop for even more delicious sweet treats, with flavors and selections that can change with the seasons. With another sweet bite in hand, we’ll cross Leicester Square and continue toward Haymarket for the final ghost stories of the evening.
Part sweet treats tour, part haunted history walk, and part theatrical adventure, this experience combines delicious pastries and indulgent bites with the darker side of London’s legendary West End.
Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and discover what happens when the lights go down and London’s ghosts take the stage.
Full refund for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour.
Product ID: 4U3A9Q
The food tour has a maximum of 20 people.
The walking tour covers roughly 1.5–2 miles and does not return to the starting point. Plan your return journey accordingly.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the weather.
Rodeo Doughnuts, 78 Long Acre, London WC2E 9NG, United Kingdom
The guides really make this experience special. Reviewers consistently praise their tour leaders by name—Wade, Beau, Eric, Jackson, Nick, Michael, Emily, and others—describing them as knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely engaging. What stands out is how these guides weave local history and city stories into the walking tour, making it much more than just a food crawl. Multiple guests mention learning fascinating historical facts about their city while sampling donuts, and several reviewers who've taken tours in different cities (Chicago, Portland, DC, Boston, NYC) report consistently excellent experiences across locations. The donut quality gets thumbs up, with most stops offering delicious variety in styles and flavors. Expect comfortable seating at each location, which people appreciate. Tours typically run about two hours and cover a good walking distance, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Several locals have used these tours to entertain out-of-town visitors with great success, and at least one repeat customer has done six tours and counting. It's clearly a hit for dates, birthdays, and family outings alike.
Great tour! They had gluten free options at 3 out of 4 stops.
Hailey
August 31, 2026
Great tour! They had gluten free options at 3 out of 4 stops.
Hailey
August 31, 2026
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