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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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Edinburgh Ghost Tours
Underground stone corridor with ghostly figure on a famous ghost tour.
Masked figure in historical attire in a dimly lit stone room, part of Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour.
Tour guide leading a group on an Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour in a dimly lit alley.
Victorian-era actor in makeup and costume in a dimly lit underground setting for paranormal tour.
Man in dark coat ascending stone steps in dimly lit underground passage.
Ghostly figure in a dimly lit alley during Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour.
Couple walking through dimly lit cobblestone alley on Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour.
Historic street at night with illuminated buildings on the Extreme Paranormal Activity Tour.
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1 hr 15 min
  • Get ready to uncover the paranormal side of Edinburgh, known as the world's most haunted city, on the infamous Underground Ghost Tour.

  • Stroll across the St. Giles Cathedral, discovering the city’s former parliament and notorious jail with an English-speaking guide.

  • The 450-year-old Greyfriars Kirkyard is more than a cemetery. Hear chilling tales of petrifying poltergeists and body snatchers.

  • Visit the South Bridge Underground and discover the city’s grim history through spine-tingling stories of the Old Town.

  • 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.

  • Stroll across the St. Giles Cathedral, discovering the city’s former parliament and notorious jail with an English-speaking guide.

  • The 450-year-old Greyfriars Kirkyard is more than a cemetery. Hear chilling tales of petrifying poltergeists and body snatchers.

  • Visit the South Bridge Underground and discover the city’s grim history through spine-tingling stories of the Old Town.

  • 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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£19
Guide leading a group through Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Group on guided tour under archway in Edinburgh Old Town.
Tour guide leading a group through Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Tour guide in period costume leading an evening underground ghost tour in Edinburgh.
Pouring whiskey into a glass at Megget's Cellar tasting event.
Tour guide leading an evening group in Edinburgh Old Town.
Edinburgh ghost tour guide narrating stories to visitors in a dimly lit underground room.
Group listening to a storyteller in a dimly lit Edinburgh pub during ghost tour.
Group on Edinburgh ghost tour in underground vaults with guide holding candle.
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2 hr
  • 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.

  • Walk past historic sites like the Mercat Cross before heading underground, where true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past come to life.

  • Hear chilling stories of witch trials, body snatching and restless spirits in the vaults, told with historical accuracy and immersive sound.

  • 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.

  • Walk past historic sites like the Mercat Cross before heading underground, where true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past come to life.

  • Hear chilling stories of witch trials, body snatching and restless spirits in the vaults, told with historical accuracy and immersive sound.

  • 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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£29
Judge in period costume presides over mock trial at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Shackles on wooden floor, Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Victorian-costumed actors in a dim Edinburgh alley for the Dungeon Tour.
Visitors react to a costumed actor in a dramatic scene at the Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
Visitors exploring mirror maze at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
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1 hr 10 min
  • Exploring 1000 years of Scotland’s dark history on a 70-min walking tour beneath Edinburgh's streets.

  • Experience the chilling thrill of the Edinburgh Dungeon’s immersive sets, engaging live shows, and bone-rattling special effects.

  • Meet characters like the cannibal Sawney Bean with an affinity for lost travelers and witch Agnes Finnie, reliving their gruesome tales.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Experience the chilling thrill of the Edinburgh Dungeon’s immersive sets, engaging live shows, and bone-rattling special effects.

  • Meet characters like the cannibal Sawney Bean with an affinity for lost travelers and witch Agnes Finnie, reliving their gruesome tales.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tour guide leading a group through a historic alley on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
Tour group exploring a narrow alley on the Secrets of the Royal Mile Tour in Edinburgh.
Cobblestone street on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, with historic buildings and red phone booths.
Royal Mile street sign in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Tour guide explaining Edinburgh Castle to visitors on the Secrets of the Royal Mile Tour.
Statue of philosopher on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with St Giles' Cathedral in background.
Tour guide explaining historical site on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to visitors.
Visitors walking towards the Esplanade Entrance of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
Tour group on the Royal Mile with guide from Mercat Tours, Edinburgh.
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1 hr 15 min
  • Join a small-group English-guided walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town and learn hidden stories from its centuries-old past.

  • Walk the Royal Mile with a Mercat Storyteller and hear vivid tales of royalty, rebels, poets, and ordinary townsfolk who once lived here.

  • Visit historic closes, wynds, and courtyards that reveal how life once unfolded inside Edinburgh’s walled Old Town.

  • 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.

  • Walk the Royal Mile with a Mercat Storyteller and hear vivid tales of royalty, rebels, poets, and ordinary townsfolk who once lived here.

  • Visit historic closes, wynds, and courtyards that reveal how life once unfolded inside Edinburgh’s walled Old Town.

  • 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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£25
Guests enjoying whisky tasting at an underground tour in Edinburgh.
Pouring whisky into a glass during an underground whisky tour in Edinburgh.
Guests enjoying whisky tasting at an underground tour in Edinburgh.
Whisky tasting session in an Edinburgh cellar with a guide explaining to a group.
Whisky bottles on display during an underground tasting tour in Edinburgh.
Hand holding whisky glass during tasting on Edinburgh underground tour.
Whisky tasting glass with amber liquid at Whisky Tour & Tasting.
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2 hr
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tour guide leading Edinburgh's Royal Mile ghost tour with guests.
Guide with guests on Ghostly Underground tour in Edinburgh near historic monument.
Royal Mile street sign in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Cobblestone street on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, with historic buildings and red phone booths.
Tour guide in costume leading Edinburgh's Royal Mile ghost tour.
Mercat Cross with Royal Unicorn and heraldic medallions in Old Town, Edinburgh.
Guide leading Edinburgh Royal Mile ghost tour with guests using audio guides.
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1 hr 15 min
  • Follow a cloaked storyteller through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on a 1.25-hour guided walking tour, where crime, executions, and hauntings took place.

  • Walk the historic Royal Mile, uncover sinister secrets hidden in its stonework, and hear how the Edinburgh Mob took justice into their own hands.

  • 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.

  • Walk the historic Royal Mile, uncover sinister secrets hidden in its stonework, and hear how the Edinburgh Mob took justice into their own hands.

  • 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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Natasha Reynolds
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Natasha

Australia
Dec 2023
5/5
Ross was a fantastic host. Really sold the stories (I actually felt a little queasy to begin with!) after getting past the queasiness and hearing the ghost stories and more about the history of Edinburgh I loved it. Going to the Blair Street Vaults was a cool experience that I'm glad I went on!
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Katrin

Dec 2022
5/5
Aus ganzem Herzen geben wir (Freundinnen 26J,36J ) hier eine Positive Bewertung. Unser Guide ist ein Hervorragender Geschichtenerzähler der uns mit seinem Schauspielerischen Talent richtig in seinen Ban gezogen hat obwohl unsere Muttersprache kein Englisch ist. Wir sind begeistert.
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Mark

Jul 2025
5/5
John kincade was brilliant and gruesome story teller totally made the experience well worth the tour his dress sence was good aswell 👍 couldn't fault him. Great place to go and the underground was brilliant. 😀
Lydia Martins
US

Lydia

United States
Apr 2025
4/5
Tour guide was good! Wish there were more of the underground we could have seen, but I'd definitely recommend this tour.
Yorinn Loraine van Voorst
NL

Yorinn

Netherlands
Mar 2025
5/5
Great tour of the underground vaults in Edinburgh. Our amazing tour guide Linda really triggered our imagination in the most captivating way.
Olena Diachenko
GB

Olena

United Kingdom
Mar 2025
5/5
Misterious atmosphere and good guide who told lots of interesting stories have made our trip to Edinburgh unforgettable and fulfilled
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