City Tours

Daytime Underground Ghost Tour

Duration

1 hr 15 mins

Open today

9:30am - 6:00pm

Guided tour

Set off on a daytime walking tour of the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults – with exclusive access, too. Get a sneak-peek into Edinburgh’s eerie past in the middle of the day because things don’t only scare you in the night!

Enjoy a ghost tour of Edinburgh’s most haunted vaults in the safety of daylight hours

Tour the Blair Street Underground Vaults, where the city’s most infamous criminals once lurked

Get an unsettling introduction to the city’s disturbing past with the help of an expert guide

Expert English-speaking guide

Entry into the Blair Street Underground Vaults

Hotel transfers

Food and drinks

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Descend into the depths of the city’s darkest vaults and re-live the ominous times of Edinburgh’s history. It is here that all the mischief markers, including murderers, vagabonds and tortures, once lived and breathed. Follow your guide and uncover 19th-century artifacts that show you how life was lived here, a few centuries ago.

Listen to sinister tales about misdeeds, plotting, treason and torture that took place in the underbelly of the city. While you’re at it, make sure to keep your eyes and ears open - you might even hear a whisper or see a flicker and get the chills!

Important Information

Make sure to dress for the weather. Wear appropriate footwear as there is a moderate amount of walking involved

For health and safety reasons, children under 5 years of age are not permitted on this underground tour

Timings

Daily at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM and 5 PM

Duration

1 hr 15 mins

Discounted Tickets

Ages 5-15yrs and seniors aged 65yrs and above enjoy reduced pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point

If you have purchased reduced-priced tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

Meeting Point

Your meeting point is Mercat Cross, High Street (High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom)

This is easily accessible from St. Gile’s Cathedral

To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Mercat Cross

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

The closest bus stops are Market Street and South Bridge, both 3-minute walks to the meeting point

The closest train station is Edinburgh Waverley, a 5-minute walk to the meeting point

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout