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- Immerse yourself in a thrilling afternoon ghost tour, delving deep into Edinburgh's dark past within the Blair Street Underground Vaults.
- Benefit from the expertise of a live English-speaking guide, and audio devices for a more immersive storytelling experience.
- Experience an intimate tour in a small group accompanied by your cloaked guide who regales tales of the city’s grim past.
- Enjoy the unique experience of walking the same paths as murderers and vagabonds, with unearthed artifacts as silent witnesses.
- Along with exclusive access to the vaults, encounter the chilling history of its past inhabitants, and artifacts discovered in the 1980s.
- Immerse yourself in a thrilling afternoon ghost tour, delving deep into Edinburgh's dark past within the Blair Street Underground Vaults.
- Benefit from the expertise of a live English-speaking guide, and audio devices for a more immersive storytelling experience.
- Experience an intimate tour in a small group accompanied by your cloaked guide who regales tales of the city’s grim past.
- Enjoy the unique experience of walking the same paths as murderers and vagabonds, with unearthed artifacts as silent witnesses.
- Along with exclusive access to the vaults, encounter the chilling history of its past inhabitants, and artifacts discovered in the 1980s.
Inclusions
- Entry to the Blair Street Underground Vaults
- Live English-speaking guide
- Audio devices
- Tip: After the tour, grab a pint in one of Old Town’s historic pubs to continue the day's eerie theme.
- This experience is restricted for guests aged 5 and under, and guests with mobility impairments
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Highlights
- Discover Edinburgh's ghostly secrets with the infamous Underground Ghost Tour that unveils the city's sinister past like no other.
- With an expert guide leading the way, you'll uncover chilling tales of the old town and its notorious figures.
- The mysteries of the St Giles Cathedral, the city's former parliament, and the abominable jail all come to light.
- Brave the 450-year-old Greyfriars Kirkyard, known for its sinister apparitions tales and body snatchers.
- Explore the South Bridge Underground, with remnants from the 1700s including lingering spirits!
Highlights
- Discover Edinburgh's ghostly secrets with the infamous Underground Ghost Tour that unveils the city's sinister past like no other.
- With an expert guide leading the way, you'll uncover chilling tales of the old town and its notorious figures.
- The mysteries of the St Giles Cathedral, the city's former parliament, and the abominable jail all come to light.
- Brave the 450-year-old Greyfriars Kirkyard, known for its sinister apparitions tales and body snatchers.
- Explore the South Bridge Underground, with remnants from the 1700s including lingering spirits!
- Tip: Keep an eye out for the loyal dog statue commemorating Greyfriars Bobby at Greyfriars Kirkyard.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
- Carry warm clothing as nights can get chilly.
- Tip: Keep an eye out for the loyal dog statue commemorating Greyfriars Bobby at Greyfriars Kirkyard.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
- Carry warm clothing as nights can get chilly.
Inclusions
- Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour
- English-speaking guide
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Learn of the darker wynds and closes of Edinburgh on this exclusive walking tour.
- Meet your cloaked tour guide at the designated meeting point and brace yourself for a ghost tour you’ll never forget.
- Listen to far-off cries and taunts as you take your place in the Edinburgh Mob.
- Engage yourself in tales of witchcraft, torture, and restless souls stalking the city’s streets.
- Descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults and pass along dimly-lit caverns.
- Head to Megget’s Cellar for a glass of whiskey (or soft drinks) as you continue to listen to your storyteller in a candlelit setting.
- Learn of the darker wynds and closes of Edinburgh on this exclusive walking tour.
- Meet your cloaked tour guide at the designated meeting point and brace yourself for a ghost tour you’ll never forget.
- Listen to far-off cries and taunts as you take your place in the Edinburgh Mob.
- Engage yourself in tales of witchcraft, torture, and restless souls stalking the city’s streets.
- Descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults and pass along dimly-lit caverns.
- Head to Megget’s Cellar for a glass of whiskey (or soft drinks) as you continue to listen to your storyteller in a candlelit setting.
Inclusions
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults
- A glass of whiskey/soft drink
- Tip: You will cover around 900 steps during this tour, so make sure to wear comfortable footwear.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Embark on a 70-min journey through Edinburgh Dungeon, exploring its grim history guided by live actors and featuring immersive sets and brilliant special effects.
- Stand out from the crowd with unique offerings like a heart-stopping drop ride and an eerie mirror maze, exclusive to this Dungeon tour.
- Step into the chilling Torture Chamber and witness the haunting tools and methods used in the past to extract information.
- Encounter Edinburgh’s most notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare, the infamous local cannibal Sawney Bean, and the legendary witch Agnes Finnie.
- Visit Mary King’s Close and uncover the gruesome plague history. Enter the Loch Leven Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before execution.
- Embark on a 70-min journey through Edinburgh Dungeon, exploring its grim history guided by live actors and featuring immersive sets and brilliant special effects.
- Stand out from the crowd with unique offerings like a heart-stopping drop ride and an eerie mirror maze, exclusive to this Dungeon tour.
- Step into the chilling Torture Chamber and witness the haunting tools and methods used in the past to extract information.
- Encounter Edinburgh’s most notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare, the infamous local cannibal Sawney Bean, and the legendary witch Agnes Finnie.
- Visit Mary King’s Close and uncover the gruesome plague history. Enter the Loch Leven Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before execution.
Inclusions
- 70-min walking tour of the Edinburgh Dungeon
- Live actors and immersive sets
- Drop ride
- Tip: Don't miss the chilling tale of Dr Knox, who used corpses from Burke and Hare for his anatomy lectures.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
- The experience is restricted to guests aged 5 and above.
- Some shows contain flashing lights and may not be suitable for visitors with photosensitive epilepsy. Please speak to a member of staff before you enter for an alternative route.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults and the Canongate graveyard on this ghost-walking tour.
- Hear of infamous murders and cursed souls that walk the streets of Edinburgh at night.
- Your cloaked tour guide will help navigate your way along the eerily-lit streets of Edinburgh at night.
- Descend underground into the vaults and listen to ghoulish tales of witchcraft and torture as you walk along dimly-lit caverns.
- Head to the Canongate graveyard, the resting place of many tortured souls, including the infamous cannibal of the Canongate.
- Did You Know: James Douglas was known as the “infamous cannibal of the Canongate” who slaughtered a young scullion at age 10, roasted him alive, and started feasting on him before being discovered.
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- Explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults and the Canongate graveyard on this ghost-walking tour.
- Hear of infamous murders and cursed souls that walk the streets of Edinburgh at night.
- Your cloaked tour guide will help navigate your way along the eerily-lit streets of Edinburgh at night.
- Descend underground into the vaults and listen to ghoulish tales of witchcraft and torture as you walk along dimly-lit caverns.
- Head to the Canongate graveyard, the resting place of many tortured souls, including the infamous cannibal of the Canongate.
- Did You Know: James Douglas was known as the “infamous cannibal of the Canongate” who slaughtered a young scullion at age 10, roasted him alive, and started feasting on him before being discovered.
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Inclusions
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Tour of the Blair Street Underground Vaults
- Tour of the Canongate graveyard
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Why visit Edinburgh Ghost Tours?
- Historical significance: Hidden beneath the beauty and old-world charm of Edinburgh is a past that is steeped in drama, intrigue, and ghosts. Ghosts are an integral part of Edinburgh’s history, and the Edinburgh Ghost Tours take you on a spine-chilling tour of the city’s underbelly.
- Storytelling: The charm of Edinburgh Ghost Tours lies in its storytelling. Unlike other guided tour experiences, your professional guide will spin and weave magical stories about Edinburgh as they take you to some of the most ghostly locations in the city.
- Optional drinks: Take your Edinburgh Ghost tour experience a notch higher by opting for Edinburgh Ghost Tour tickets that include an optional glass of whisky. Scottish whiskey and eerie ghost stories, nothing can beat this combination!
- Cultural experience: Immerse yourself in Scottish culture as you embark on Edinburgh Ghost tours that are filled with locations and stories about some of Edinburgh’s most infamous ghosts.
Which Edinburgh Ghost Tour ticket is best for you?
If you are short on time
Go for: Walking tours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Guide: Professional tour guide
- Follow in the shadowy trails of murderers and vagabonds as you take a walking Edinburgh Ghost tour.
- Explore different locations and hear ghost stories from your professional tour guide as you walk from place to place.
Recommended tours
If you are a solo traveler
Go for: Small group tour
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Guide: Professional tour guide and audio devices
- Enjoy a personalized and interactive experience as you learn about Edinburgh’s ghostly past.
- Let your guide take you on an immersive storytelling journey about the murderers and vagabonds who haunted the streets of Edinburgh.
Recommended tours
If you are a history buff
Go for: Guided tours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Guide: Professional tour guide and audio devices
- Revel in the stories and history of Edinburgh’s ghostly past, as you explore different locations with a professional tour guide.
- Guided tours are available in English.
Recommended tours
If you want to explore in-depth
Go for: Special access tours
Duration: 1-2 hours
Guide: Professional tour guide
- Enjoy access to special zones such as underground vaults, graveyards, and dungeons.
- Your professional tour guide will share stories and historical facts about Edinburgh and its past, as he takes you to real-life locations in the city.
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What to see at Edinburgh Ghost Tours?
Blair Street Underground Vaults
The Blair Street underground vaults are an elaborate network of vaults hidden under the South Bridge. The centuries-old vaults are believed to be one of the most haunted spaces in Edinburgh.
Canongate Graveyard
The Canongate Graveyard in Edinburgh is the final resting place of many notable figures. These include economist Adam Smith, poet Robert Fergusson, and David Rizzio, the private secretary of Queen Mary of Scots who was murdered at the nearby Holyrood Palace.
Edinburgh Dungeon
Visit Edinburgh Dungeon, and get lost in Scottish History during your visit! Some of Scottish history’s most famous historical events are enacted at the Edinburgh Dungeon, which adds to your overall experience at the popular attraction.
Megget’s Cellar
Enjoy some fine Scottish whisky at Megget’s Cellar as you listen to your guide cum storyteller share eerie ghost stories in a candlelit setting.
Plan your visit to Edinburgh Ghost tours
Timings
Getting there
Facilities
Tips and guidelines
Dine
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Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Friday to Sunday.
Best time to visit: The best time to plan a visit to Edinburgh Ghost Tours is during the late afternoon. Afternoon tours tend to be less crowded than evening Edinburgh Ghost tours. Avoid planning your visit to Edinburgh Ghost Tours during December and January since temperatures in Edinburgh drop significantly during this time.
Address: The Edinburgh Dungeon, 31 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF. Find on maps.
Getting there
- By train: ScotRail
Nearest stop: Waverley train station - By bus: 26, 67, 100 (Airlink), 41, 42, 1, 3, X12, 22, 25 X25, X26, 29, X29, 30, 31, 33, 34, X44, 113.
Nearest stop: Edinburgh Dungeon - By tram: Edinburgh Trams
Nearest stop: Princes Street
- Washrooms
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Accessible parking
- Shops
- Assistance dogs allowed
- Support assistant allowed
- Book your tickets for Edinburgh Ghost Tours online and in advance for a hassle-free experience on the day of your visit.
- You will be walking a lot during Edinburgh Ghost tours, so it’s a good idea to wear comfortable footwear.
- The minimum age requirement for certain Edinburgh Ghost tours is either 5 years or 16 years.
- Plan your visit to Edinburgh Ghost Tours during the late afternoon to avoid crowds, queues, and waiting times.
- Avoid planning your visit during winter since Edinburgh becomes extremely cold and chilly during December and January.
- To continue the eerie theme of Edinburgh Ghost Tours, don’t forget to grab a pint at one of the historic pubs in the Old Town of Edinburgh.
- Keep yourself well-hydrated during Edinburgh Ghost tours and carry a light sweater just in case.
- The Doric Tavern: Enjoy traditional Scottish fare in the restaurant upstairs at the Doric Tavern, and indulge in delicious and authentic ales and whiskies at their pub downstairs.
- Filling Station: With its retro gas station vibe, the Filling Station is a US-style pub and diner that serves yummy burgers, wings, American dishes, and cocktails.
- Gurkha Cafe and Restaurant: The Gurkha Cafe and Restaurant serves traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisine. You can enjoy delicious curries and traditional breads in their warm and rustic dining area.
- Bubba Q: Bubba Q is a local favorite that serves classic BBQ plates, burgers, hot dogs, and delicious draft beers and cocktails.
Budget: St. Christopher’s Inn Edinburgh Original (50m), CoDE Pod-THE CoURT (200m), Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street (670m).
Mid-range: Ibis Edinburgh Central Royal Mile (240m), Hotel Indigo Edinburgh (240m), Motel One Edinburgh Royal (60m).
Luxury: The Balmoral (230m), Gleneagles Townhouse (330m), Virgin Hotels Edinburgh (310m).
Beyond Món Sant Benet
St. Giles’ Cathedral
600m from Edinburgh Ghost Tours is St. Giles Cathedral. Founded in 1124 by King David I, the cathedral has been a working church for over nine centuries!
Edinburgh Castle
Located only 750m from Edinburgh Ghost Tours, Edinburgh Castle is a must-visit historical attraction. The castle stands on Castle Rock, an area that has been occupied by humans since the Iron Age.
Palace of Holyrood House
Located 1.4 km from Edinburgh Ghost tours, the Palace of Holyrood House is the official royal residence of the British monarch, King Charles III in Scotland.
Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh Ghost tour tickets
How much is a ticket to Edinburgh Ghost Tours?
The starting price of Edinburgh Ghost Tours tickets is £15. The Edinburgh Ghost Tours ticket prices vary according to the type of ticket you have purchased, but they can cost you anywhere between £15 and £25.
What do Edinburgh Ghost tour tickets include?
The inclusion of your Edinburgh Ghost Tour tickets depends on the kind of ticket you have purchased. Most Edinburgh Ghost Tours tickets give you entry access to the underground vaults, the graveyard, and the Edinburgh dungeon.
What is the cancellation policy for Edinburgh Ghost Tours tickets?
Your Edinburgh Ghost Tour tickets can be canceled either 72 hours or 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. For additional information on the cancellation policy, it is advisable to check your ticket voucher.
How long does it take to explore Edinburgh Ghost Tours tickets?
It will take you around 1 to 2 hours to explore the Edinburgh Ghost Tour tickets.