Edinburgh Ghost Tours
Whether you’re looking for a fright or just want to learn about this historic city’s spooky past, booking Edinburgh ghost tour tickets is definitely something you'd want to do during your visit. Edinburgh has some of the best ghost tours to help you make the most out of your next visit
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Get ready to uncover the paranormal side of Edinburgh, known as the world's most haunted city, on the infamous Underground Ghost Tour.
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Stroll across the St. Giles Cathedral, discovering the city’s former parliament and notorious jail with an English-speaking guide.
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The 450-year-old Greyfriars Kirkyard is more than a cemetery. Hear chilling tales of petrifying poltergeists and body snatchers.
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Visit the South Bridge Underground and discover the city’s grim history through spine-tingling stories of the Old Town.
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Did you know? The loyal dog at Greyfriars Kirkyard, Bobby, guarded his master's grave for 14 years, leading to a statue erected in his honour.
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Get ready to uncover the paranormal side of Edinburgh, known as the world's most haunted city, on the infamous Underground Ghost Tour.
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Stroll across the St. Giles Cathedral, discovering the city’s former parliament and notorious jail with an English-speaking guide.
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The 450-year-old Greyfriars Kirkyard is more than a cemetery. Hear chilling tales of petrifying poltergeists and body snatchers.
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Visit the South Bridge Underground and discover the city’s grim history through spine-tingling stories of the Old Town.
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Did you know? The loyal dog at Greyfriars Kirkyard, Bobby, guarded his master's grave for 14 years, leading to a statue erected in his honour.
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Go on a 2-hour small-group guided tour through Old Town’s shadowy streets and the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults with a Master Storyteller.
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Walk past historic sites like the Mercat Cross before heading underground, where true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past come to life.
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Hear chilling stories of witch trials, body snatching and restless spirits in the vaults, told with historical accuracy and immersive sound.
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End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, a local beer or a soft drink, included in your ticket.
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Go on a 2-hour small-group guided tour through Old Town’s shadowy streets and the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults with a Master Storyteller.
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Walk past historic sites like the Mercat Cross before heading underground, where true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past come to life.
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Hear chilling stories of witch trials, body snatching and restless spirits in the vaults, told with historical accuracy and immersive sound.
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End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, a local beer or a soft drink, included in your ticket.
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Exploring 1000 years of Scotland’s dark history on a 70-min walking tour beneath Edinburgh's streets.
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Experience the chilling thrill of the Edinburgh Dungeon’s immersive sets, engaging live shows, and bone-rattling special effects.
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Meet characters like the cannibal Sawney Bean with an affinity for lost travelers and witch Agnes Finnie, reliving their gruesome tales.
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Brave the eerie mirror maze and the heart-stopping drop ride. Want more? Explore the Torture Chamber and discover the chilling devices used to extract confessions from victims.
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Fun Fact: The Dungeon shares a boundary with Mary King’s Close, a historic alley haunted by century-old ghost stories from plague times.
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Exploring 1000 years of Scotland’s dark history on a 70-min walking tour beneath Edinburgh's streets.
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Experience the chilling thrill of the Edinburgh Dungeon’s immersive sets, engaging live shows, and bone-rattling special effects.
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Meet characters like the cannibal Sawney Bean with an affinity for lost travelers and witch Agnes Finnie, reliving their gruesome tales.
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Brave the eerie mirror maze and the heart-stopping drop ride. Want more? Explore the Torture Chamber and discover the chilling devices used to extract confessions from victims.
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Fun Fact: The Dungeon shares a boundary with Mary King’s Close, a historic alley haunted by century-old ghost stories from plague times.
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Join a small-group English-guided walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town and learn hidden stories from its centuries-old past.
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Walk the Royal Mile with a Mercat Storyteller and hear vivid tales of royalty, rebels, poets, and ordinary townsfolk who once lived here.
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Visit historic closes, wynds, and courtyards that reveal how life once unfolded inside Edinburgh’s walled Old Town.
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The experience continues with skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle & a 45-min guided overview at the gates before independent exploration.
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Join a small-group English-guided walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town and learn hidden stories from its centuries-old past.
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Walk the Royal Mile with a Mercat Storyteller and hear vivid tales of royalty, rebels, poets, and ordinary townsfolk who once lived here.
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Visit historic closes, wynds, and courtyards that reveal how life once unfolded inside Edinburgh’s walled Old Town.
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The experience continues with skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle & a 45-min guided overview at the gates before independent exploration.
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Stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town on a guided walking tour and tasting experience, where a guide brings the city’s rich whisky heritage to life.
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Hear tales of whisky smugglers, King James IV’s whisky promotion, and the rise of Scotland’s largest whisky company as you explore historic streets.
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Visit Megget’s Cellar for a specialist-led tasting session and savor 4 Scottish local specialities. Learn about their production, flavors, and whisky legacy!
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Stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town on a guided walking tour and tasting experience, where a guide brings the city’s rich whisky heritage to life.
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Hear tales of whisky smugglers, King James IV’s whisky promotion, and the rise of Scotland’s largest whisky company as you explore historic streets.
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Visit Megget’s Cellar for a specialist-led tasting session and savor 4 Scottish local specialities. Learn about their production, flavors, and whisky legacy!
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Follow a cloaked storyteller through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on a 1.25-hour guided walking tour, where crime, executions, and hauntings took place.
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Walk the historic Royal Mile, uncover sinister secrets hidden in its stonework, and hear how the Edinburgh Mob took justice into their own hands.
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Stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Tron Kirk as your guide reveals grim stories of villains, victims, and the city’s brutal punishments in the 1800s.
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Follow a cloaked storyteller through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on a 1.25-hour guided walking tour, where crime, executions, and hauntings took place.
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Walk the historic Royal Mile, uncover sinister secrets hidden in its stonework, and hear how the Edinburgh Mob took justice into their own hands.
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Stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Tron Kirk as your guide reveals grim stories of villains, victims, and the city’s brutal punishments in the 1800s.
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