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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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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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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About Edinburgh Ghost Tours
Edinburgh Ghost Tours are a highlight of any supernatural or historical adventure collection. These guided walks and bus rides take you through the city’s most haunted sites, including underground vaults and ancient cemeteries, offering a captivating mix of folklore, live-action storytelling, and authentic local legends.
Greyfriars Kirkyard is home to the Mackenzie Poltergeist, one of the world’s most documented paranormal phenomena, with visitors reporting unexplained scratches and chills.
The Real Mary King’s Close is Edinburgh’s only preserved 17th-century underground street, sealed off for centuries and now open for guided tours.
South Bridge Vaults, once bustling with taverns and trades, are now famed for ghost sightings and were rediscovered only in the 1980s.
The Ghost Bus Tour uses a vintage 1960s double-decker, transforming a city sightseeing ride into a rolling theater of spooky tales and live performances.
Many of Edinburgh’s closes and alleyways remain almost unchanged for over 300 years, providing an authentic backdrop for ghostly legends and folklore.
Why visit Edinburgh Ghost Tours?
Plan your visit
Royal Mile Meeting Point
Most walking ghost tours start on the Royal Mile, often near the Mercat Cross or St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for your guide in costume or holding a branded sign. This entrance is at street level and accessible for most, but note that the tour route includes cobblestones and some steep, uneven ground.
Grassmarket Meeting Point
Some tours depart from the Grassmarket area, commonly outside the Last Drop pub (74 Grassmarket). This spot is easy to find and accessible by foot or bus. The area is generally wheelchair accessible, but the tour itself may include steps and narrow closes.
Real Mary King’s Close Entrance
For tours including the Real Mary King’s Close, the entrance is beneath the City Chambers at 2 Warriston’s Close, just off the Royal Mile. Access involves stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled slot as latecomers may not be admitted.
Ghost Bus Tour Boarding Point
The Ghost Bus Tour boards at Waverley Bridge, near Edinburgh Waverley Station. The bus is street-level accessible and suitable for most guests, including those with limited mobility. Arrive at least 10 minutes early to secure your seat.
Some tours end at a local pub or offer a complimentary drink voucher. There are no dining outlets during the walking portion of the tour.
Public toilets are available near most tour meeting points (Royal Mile, Grassmarket), but not during the tour itself. There are no restroom facilities inside the vaults or underground areas.
Guides are trained in basic first aid. For emergencies, please alert your guide immediately.
Most walking ghost tours and underground vaults are not wheelchair accessible due to stairs and uneven ground. The Ghost Bus Tour is wheelchair accessible with prior arrangement.
Service animals are welcome on most outdoor walking and bus tours, but not permitted in the Real Mary King’s Close due to safety regulations.
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