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City of the Dead's Double Dead Tour: Explore Edinburgh's Underground Vaults and Greyfriars Graveyard
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698 Ratings
Edinburgh
Experience the ultimate ghostly adventure in Edinburgh with the Double Dead Tour. Explore the haunted South Bridge Vaults and the Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- City of the Dead Tours - The worst of both possible worlds. This tour goes into two of the most haunted places on the planet
- the South Bridge Vaults AND the Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard.
What's Included
- Local, expert guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Still choosing between the Underground City of the Dead Tour or the Spooky Graveyard Tour? No need. Experience the spine-chilling thrill of both with our Double Dead Tour.
A skilled guide will accompany you into two of the world’s most supernaturally-active locations – the South Bridge Vaults and the Covenanter’s Prison in the Greyfriars Graveyard. The Covenanter’s Prison is infamous for the Mackenzie Poltergeist – the most convincingly recorded ghost in history and only City of the Dead Tours hold the key!
- A 1 hr 45-minute walk tour navigating Edinburgh’s underbelly vaults and the Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Kirkyard, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Visit cityofthedeadtours.com for additional details.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
During peak season, tours may be labeled as SOLD OUT despite available spaces, to prevent overbooking. If the tour you wish to join is marked as SOLD OUT, reach us at +44 (0)131 225 9044 or [email protected] as there might still be openings.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Language: English only
- Age: Minimum 12
Location
St Giles' Cathedral
High Street
All tours leave from the "Tree of the Dead" outside St Giles Cathedral on the pavement facing the Royal Mile. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tracywq6256ey
Sep 5, 2024
Excellent spooky time with history explained - Writing to break the curse, Ryan was absolutely fantastic, vast knowledge and storytelling abilities. I did catch two pictures of other worldly phenomenon so when you go, be sure to take photos.
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Getaway42657068276
Sep 3, 2024
Entertaining, fun, informative and interesting - Just here to life the curse...
There are no supernatural entities in this picture (I think) just proof that our guide Ryan was lively and entertaining. My night camera needed no movements to capture a good picture but I don't think I managed to get a good one of Ryan cause he was moving so much. But to me that's a good thing! It means he really embodied his role as the storyteller. He was funny, engaging, informative and knowledgeable. I've been on a City of the Dead tour before and besides the interesting facts and history what keeps me coming back are the guides. They're really good at what they do and you can see and feel that they love their job! 10/10 would highly recommend 👌🏽
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Mirandadf8422om
Aug 30, 2024
Beth is a great guide! - Truly spooky - genuine scares! Definitely worth the money and lives up to the hype!! Beth is so knowledgeable and witty and ensured a safe adventure for everyone.
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Teresaannea
Aug 29, 2024
Ask for James and be prepared for an amazing night - We had an incredible experience on our spooky late-night walk through the old town of Edinburgh, all thanks to our amazing guide, James! He was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the city's haunted history but also brought the stories to life with his humor and well-timed jump scares. James kept us on the edge of our seats while also making us laugh, creating the perfect blend of spooky and fun. If you're staying in Edinburgh, this tour is an absolute must. And trust me, you'll want to ask for James as your guide! Highly recommended!
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Arizonab824
Aug 28, 2024
Learn some history, be a bit freaked out, and entertained all at once! - Fantastic experience with Allister as our guide! He was highly enthusiastic and spun the stories very well. He was able to perfectly walk that very fine line of both being serious as well as entertaining while detailing some horrific human events in Edinburgh. Walking through the actual places where these events took place was truly incredible! I highly recommend doing both the vaults and the graveyard tour together - and at night!
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Corym534
Aug 2, 2024
Best ghost tour EVER - When we go on vacation, we always go on a ghost tour; thus, we have been on many, all around the world. This was by far, the BEST ghost tour we have ever been on, and it was because of out your guide Ryan. No joke, this guy is a stud. Professionally trained in the arts, Ryan, is captivating, knowledgeable, and exuberant. He provides pure entertainment from start to finish, not a dull moment.
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Jazzbowilson11
Aug 1, 2024
Fabulous history and ghost stories - Alistair was great and wonderful stories and history of Edinburgh! We really loved getting into the places you never can see otherwise!
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Rny2860ww
Jul 28, 2024
Zender you made us die (from laughter and fear) - IT WAS SPECTACULAR! Our guide Zander was very good! A clear and understandable speech, passionate, a way of telling that kept you glued. We visited the vaults and Greyfriars cemetery at night and it was quite a scary experience! I recommend dressing in trekking mode because there are wet floors and slippery roads. I also recommend the time as late as possible so you will have all the experiences in the dark. It was really the best experience of this holiday!
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Q8262kicynthiak
Jul 27, 2024
A great experience - Amazing tour with the best tour guide. He was hilarious and very knowledgeable about the underground vaults and the cemetery.
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Lisabl2229uv
Aug 23, 2024
Great evening tour - Ryan was an entertaining guide and we really enjoyed his storytelling.
Almost 40 people on the tour felt just a few too many
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