Scotland · GHOST TOURS
Entertainment, done well: closes, kirkyards and the vaults under South Bridge, after dark. These 14 are compared on group size, how long you are underground and how frightening they actually intend to be.
Edinburgh’s Underground Ghost Tour takes you from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard and down into 400-year-old vaults in 75 minutes.
“Dr. Robert Knox, our tour guide was fantastic!! Be prepared to be included in the tour, as he plays off of guests and improvises throughout. I highly recommend the experience, and going in with a fun outlook definitely makes the whole thing even more enjoyable.”
Ride a vintage double-decker Ghost Bus through Edinburgh Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle to Greyfriars and Grassmarket, with funny, scary stories.
“While this was fun, we were jam packed into an overheated bus that was very hard to see out of. The stories were very interesting and the guide was entertaining but the end with the ghost was a bit over the top. Would not recommend for small children.”
Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh: guided underground vaults, a torture exhibition, spooky stories, steep stairs, and a one-hour plan.
“James was an amazing guide, he was funny, informative - the experience was overall really great and accompanied by our guide really recommendable for everyone interested in dark history, ghosts and witches”
Haunted vaults and graveyard walking tour in Edinburgh by night, visiting Greyfriars and South Bridge vaults with a pro guide.
“Jordan made it a very fun tour with a lot of cool stories. Definitely wouldn’t have understood the historical significance without his insight!”
A small-group haunted walk in Edinburgh, with a real descent into Blair Street vaults and spine-tingling stories in about 1h15.
“Great walking tour…fun glimpse into some of Edinburgh’s sordid history. Jude was a fantastic guide and storyteller! Perfect level of creepy for our 14yo.”
A late-night, character-led ghost tour in Edinburgh, taking you from Greyfriars Kirkyard to South Bridge vaults for 80 minutes.
“This is definitely a can’t miss tour! Especially after a couple drinks. The good Doctor guided us through haunted Edinburgh, complete with history, ghostly tales, hilarious and snarky commentary. We absolutely loved it- definitely a must do if you are in Edinburgh.”
A one-hour, small-group ghost tour that mixes Old Town stories and Edinburgh vaults, with named characters, jokes, and stairs.
“No one jumps out. Found the guide very realistic 17th century wench. Good Way to spend an hour. Also interesting seeing how people lived then”
A 1h45 guided night walk through Edinburgh’s cemeteries, alleys, and true-crime legends, featuring Burke and Hare and big Royal Mile views.
“Joe was a fun and energetic guide who told great stories. Very entertaining and interesting night out.”
A 75-minute Edinburgh walk focused on witch trials and haunted sites, led by a funny storyteller, from St Giles to Grassmarket.
“The guide we had was really good! She was fun and included people into the tour itself. Would definitely recommend if youre into witches :)”
Small group Edinburgh ghost tour with Blair Street Underground Vaults and a Scotch dram in Megget's Cellar. 2 hours.
“Mary was lovely and we really enjoyed our tour, it was a cool way to learn history and get some spooky tales. Would recommend!”
A candlelit Edinburgh ghost walk from Mercat Cross to Blair Street Vaults, with crime and haunting stories plus included vault access.
“This was a nice finish to our day of exploring the city. The history and stories from the dark underbelly of the city are fascinating as is the visit to the underground vaults. Great storytelling!”
Small-group Edinburgh ghost tour to Blair Street vaults and Canongate Kirkyard, with theatrical storytelling limited to 18 people.
“Excellent and cohesive tour across and under the city. Sarah was a wonderful tour guide, and a great way to start our two weeks in Edinburgh.”
Small-group haunted graveyard walk in Edinburgh from St Giles to Greyfriars Kirkyard and Covenantor's Prison. 1h20, English.
“Had an amazing adventure with our tour guide who was very knowledgeable and told every story with passion it is 100% worth a look would recommend to any one”
A 1.5-hour haunted walking tour on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, packed with stories, great photo stops, and a friendly small-group vibe.
“Ross was excellent! Very animated and knowledgable, I was on the edge of my seat. A good walk but not too many stairs.”
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