Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour: Explore Edinburgh's Dark History

Embark on a family-friendly afternoon adventure through Edinburgh’s Old Town and underground vaults. Discover the dark history of Scotland through tales of murder, witchcraft, and cannibalism.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City of Edinburgh Tours - Edinburgh with the fascinating Old Town and mysterious vaults.
What's Included
  • Visit the South Bridge vaults and uncover their history and mysteries.
  • Explore the unique closes of the Old Town and learn about their history.
  • Afternoon tours with a lighter tone, suitable for children.
  • Tour led by a guide in historical costume, representing a real historical figure.
  • 60-minute walking tour of the Old Town and Underground vaults.
Additional Information

Join us for an intriguing, yet suitable for all ages, midday expedition through Edinburgh’s Old Town as well as one of its notorious subterranean vaults. Allow one of our fervent, informed guides, donned in historical attire, to show you around this ancient district while dissemination captivating stories from Scotland’s more gory past, including tales…

Location
124 High St
High Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Selin
Mar 10, 2026
Fantastic Edinburgh Ghost Tour – James Was Brilliant! - I recently did the Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour and it was one of the highlights of my trip. Our guide, James, was absolutely fantastic. He was really entertaining and had a great way of telling the stories. His mix of humour, suspense, and historical knowledge made the tour both fun and genuinely interesting. Exploring the underground vaults was a unique experience and James brought the dark history of Edinburgh to life with his storytelling. He created such an immersive atmosphere that you could really imagine what life was like there centuries ago. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh. If you get James as your guide, you’re in for a great experience!
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Paulapv7153ta
Mar 7, 2026
Excellent Cassandra Bean! - Cassandra Bean was an excellent guide! He tells you the stories in a very funny way and knows a lot not only about the ghosts but about the city itself. Highly recommended if you are looking for a Spanish tour
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Fearless00888092325
Mar 6, 2026
Great - Really interesting and enjoyable tour, Robbie diggs was great!
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C4960xnjonathanh
Mar 6, 2026
5/3 5:15 tour - Robbie Riggs was great. Good experience.
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Road16856688061
Mar 4, 2026
Lafayette is the best Tour Guide!!! - We had an absolutely fantastic experience on this underground ghost tour! Our guide, Lafayette, was incredibly informative, sharing fascinating historical details and eerie stories that brought the city’s hidden past to life. What really made the tour stand out, though, was lafayette’s sense of humour — the perfect balance of spooky and funny that kept everyone entertained from start to finish. He made a genuine effort to include everyone in the group, asking questions, encouraging participation, and making sure no one felt left out. The atmosphere was engaging, welcoming, and just the right amount of chilling. If you’re considering an underground ghost tour, don’t hesitate — this guide truly delivers a five-star experience. Highly recommend! From Rio & Katie (Birmingham)
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Laurinda47
Mar 4, 2026
Lafayette - Incredible experience.We were the only two people at our tour time but The Great Lafayette treated us like special guests. Very fun and informative! Would highly recommend, bargain for the price.
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Lucyky8764br
Mar 3, 2026
Ghost walk - Our guide doctor Robert Knox gave a fantastic tour, really enjoyed it.
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Averyb552
Mar 3, 2026
Best ghost tour ever - John Kincaid was AMAZING! Definitely recommend.
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Amymz7228wv
Feb 27, 2026
Amazing experience - Had an amazing time on the tour! Thanks to Robbie Diggs who was our amazing and knowledgeable host!
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Onair42226040801
Feb 26, 2026
Excellent and well worth the money - Really enjoyed this experience. James was very knowledgeable and a real character. He brought the experience to life . I would say it's more suited to teenagers rather than young kids
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From $21
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).