Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Dive into the city's mysteries, legends and infamous murders!
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143 Ratings
Edinburgh
Uncover the dark secrets of Edinburgh on a thrilling ghost tour. Explore the city's haunted alleys, learn about the Black Death, serial killers, and witch burnings. Don't miss out on this mysterious and mystical experience!
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old Calton Burial Ground - We will talk about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.
  • Royal Mile - Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh
What's Included
  • Experienced local tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Explore the narrow lanes where the inhabitants of the 17th century Edinburgh resided, focusing particularly on their demise during the Plague, and the medics who endeavored to treat them adorned in bird masks.

Unearth details about the dead, dive into the illegal trade of corpses from the 19th century as well as notorious murderers, William Burke and William Hare. Our journey will take us to Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.

Additionally, marvel at the picturesque sights of Edinburgh while discussing the grim period in the city’s past - the incineration of witches and warlocks, and speculate on whether any of our tour participants would have met the same fate.

Uncover more about Scotland’s mythical locale and the Scottish faeries.

All these enigmatic and mystical elements that have pervaded in Edinburgh for years draw innumerable tourists to the city, eager to understand the happenings of these eras, don’t you want to be one of them?

Location
351 High St
High Street
We will be at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral and in front of the souvenir shop THISTLE DO NICELY. LOOK BLACK UMBRELLA!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(143 Ratings)
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Peggy_b
Jun 1, 2024
It is a funny very... - It is a funny very interesting tour through Edinburgh old town. We booked the tour in German. Urs our guide is a legend.
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Jennifer_t
May 28, 2024
Excellent ghost tour - Catherine was entertaining, knowledgeable and knew her information. The tour took us through the royal mile and a little beyond.
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Miguel
May 26, 2024
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo - Lorena, our guide, a crack, very fun, enjoyable and interesting despite the rain. Highly recommended. Mysterious fact: after taking a photo at the Canongate cemetery, the mobile screen went black and the mobile phone was locked... Uyuyuyuyuyuy
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Elisabettan444
May 26, 2024
Ghosts with Ayrton - We did this tour with Ayrton. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour is not difficult despite lasting a little more than two hours. During and at the end of the tour he also gave us suggestions for dinner and advice on the city.
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Alejandrasq6539fl
May 24, 2024
Excellent! - Lorena is a genius!! With a lot of humor and dynamism he took us to see the city! Ideal if you travel alone and want to stretch the day a little more!
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Victorgrx
May 24, 2024
Ghost tour - The ghost tour is a very cool tour that lets you get to know different corners of the city and the super nice guide Lorena a 10/10
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Anne_j
May 23, 2024
Great storytelling! - Despite the downpour, this tour was a lot of fun! Mel is melodramatic in telling the gruesome tales on Edinburgh, and I learned a lot about the quirky history of the city that I wouldn't have heard from other tours. If you're interested in the macabre side of things, this tour is a great option!
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Navigator50903587527
May 20, 2024
Best tour - Niamh is the best guide!!!! Really loved the Tory with her, it was entertaining and funny!!!! It was so great, really recommend it.
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E2754gdroym
May 20, 2024
Amazing - Niamh is the best tour guide!! The most interesting experience ever! Very grateful for this experience!! Definitely reccomend.
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Javiervj7124oy
May 20, 2024
Lorena was the best - Lorena was an excellent guide. Let's visit several places in the city with the history behind them. Thank you very much Lorena!!
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