Edinburgh Old Town Ghost Tour: Discover the Terrifying History of Scotland's Capital

Experience the chilling history of Edinburgh’s Old Town on a 75-minute ghost tour. Explore haunted locations, hear terrifying stories, and visit a haunted graveyard and underground vaults.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - Visit Edinburgh’s most famous haunted locations
    Explore the world’s most haunted graveyard
    Escape the streets above into the depths below, where nobody can hear you scream…
What's Included
  • Led by a guide in period costume playing a real historical character.
  • All stories are based on actual individuals and events.
  • Descend into the South Bridge vaults and discover their secrets.
  • Marvel at the darkened Gothic splendour of Greyfriars Kirkyard.
  • Learn more about the gruesome history of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
  • 75 minute tour of the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults.
What's Not Included
  • None
Additional Information

Allow us to send a chill down your spine with a spooky 75-minute tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town late in the evening. The past of Scotland’s capital isn’t simply filled with kings and queens, inventors, authors and academics, but it also includes murderers, witches, grave robbers, and even cannibals. Experience the thrill with one of our dressed-up guides, who portray such a scandalous former inhabitant, to amuse and spook you for the evening. They’ll guide you through the maze of narrow alleys and dimly lit squares of the Old Town, all the while narrating about the dreadful occurrences that happened there. After that, the tour will take a turn towards possibly Scotland’s most haunted cemetery, Greyfriars Kirkyard. The final leg of the tour takes you into the distinctly creepy underground vaults beneath South Bridge. This tour is perfect for those who enjoy hair-raising tales and the darker side of Scotland’s history. It’s more laid back than our later extreme paranormal tour.

Location
124 High St
High Street
City of Edinburgh Tours Old Police Box, 9 hunter Square, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS, UK Edit
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kellymj9440xe
Sep 5, 2024
Great tour - This was a great tour as it was a fine balance of walking, stop points and interactive discussion. The great Lafayette was a fantastic tour guide as he brought a flamboyant flare to dark history, was extremely knowledgeable and spoke so many languages.
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Rymoong
Sep 4, 2024
Good tour and tour guide keeps you entertained :) - Lafayette wad a great tour guide and he made it extra special since we told him it was our daughters 14th birthday. He kept everyone included in discussions and interested in the history. Would recommend anyone to go and take part :)
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Julienay1866fn
Sep 4, 2024
Spooky edinburgh - Great way of discovering an hidden side of Edinburgh Maggie Dickson was funny, creepy and very very entertaining ! Go for it
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Jessicawh3863tx
Sep 4, 2024
Awesome - The tour was much fun! Maggie Dickson was absolutely fantastic, so funny but also so knowledgeable and she thoroughly spooked us!
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L7738wwrachelw
Sep 3, 2024
Perfect blend of dark history & the supernatural - Great tour - nice blend of dark history and the supernatural. Maggie Dickson was a great tour guide, she was very funny and engaging.
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Maxime
Sep 2, 2024
Great visit - A great visit with Alexander Sawney Beane! Dynamic, funny and above all terrifying ... not to hesitate for English speakers
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842ang_linag
Sep 1, 2024
The great Lafayette is really great - It was a Interesting tour and there is interesting story. The great Lafayette is a really good guide. I deeply recommand the experience.
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Connector54868242202
Aug 27, 2024
Tour of Terror - Absolutely fascinating tour,John Kincaid was absolutely amazing guide, told about the dark history of Edinburgh, I give 10 out of 10 for the show,..Thank you
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Dawng860
Sep 3, 2024
Excellent creepy tour - Excellent, creepy tour. Maggie Dickson was a brilliant story teller. We really enjoyed it and we really got creeped out
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Barbarahb5786ag
Aug 27, 2024
Not terrified but highly entertained - Great tour, the guide was battling with the aftermath of the festival so alarms going off everywhere, a LOT of people milling around but he did well. Very interesting stories. Edinburgh has a very grim history!
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