St. Andrews Ghost Tour: Explore Haunted History

Embark on a chilling expedition into the spectral secrets of St. Andrews. Discover the ghostly echoes of history as you navigate eerie streets, spine-tingling ruins, and old haunts of famous specters.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • South Street - Known for the haunting melody of the ghost piper, playing his spectral music, especially on frosty, moonlit nights.
  • The Pends - This medieval passageway is said to echo with the ethereal footsteps of long-gone monks, their whispers still carried in the wind.
  • St Andrews Cathedral - Once the largest cathedral in Scotland, its ruins now harbor the spectral Bishop Lamberton, who roams the grounds after sundown.
  • East Scores - Tales of ghostly galleons, forever sailing in from the North Sea under a ghost captain, haunt this old road by the cliffs.
  • St Andrews Castle - This seaside fortress is notorious for the ghost of Cardinal Beaton, still wandering its dungeons since his brutal end in 1546.
  • University of St Andrews - Mysterious apparitions of ancient scholars have been reported, tirelessly studying in the spectral glow of the university’s oldest buildings.
  • Market Street - Stories abound of the ‘Grey Lady’, a spectral figure who roams the marketplace, forever lost and seeking her way home.
What's Included
  • Professional Local Tour Guide
Additional Information

Embark on a journey where history and mystery intertwine on the shadowy streets of St. Andrews. Imagine yourself as the key explorer, delving into the heart of ancient tales where the ghost piper’s haunting melodies fill South Street, and the silent whispers of medieval monks echo through The Pends. Feel the eerie presence of spectral figures, from the wandering Bishop Lamberton among the majestic ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral to the ghostly galleons off East Scores. Encounter the restless spirit of Cardinal Beaton at St. Andrews Castle, the ancient scholars’ apparitions at the University, and the enigmatic ‘Grey Lady’ on Market Street. This tour isn’t just a walk; it’s your chance to step into a realm where the past is ever-present, inviting you to uncover its deepest secrets. Join us, and be the hero in your own ghostly adventure.

Location
South Street
We will meet at South St next to the Holy Trinity church.
Cancellation Policy

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

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944marquisei
Oct 16, 2023
A tour ideal for any history enthusiast or thrill seeker - The tour guide made this tour thrilling with eerie stories along with historical narrations and me and my friends enjoyed it. Exploring St. Andrews on that moonlit night, is memorable. We saw the St. Andrews Cathedral, the Market Street and some more historical places too. This tour is also ideal for any history enthusiast.
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