Guided Tours

Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour

Edinburgh Old Town ghost tour guide leading group through historic cobblestone street at night.

Blair Street Underground Vaults guided walking tour with a group exploring dimly lit historic vaults in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh underground ghost tour with guide in dark tunnel.

Ghost tour guide narrating tales in Megget's Cellar, Edinburgh, with whiskey tasting experience.

Duration

1 hr - 2 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Tobias

Apr 2025

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Mike was a lovely, enthusiastic and most of all in every way authentic tour guide! His stories and the way he delivered them were captivating from start to finish. Glad we did the tour, it definitely was the cherry in the cake of our Edinburgh trip (okay, one of many cherries).

Olena

Mar 2025

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Misterious atmosphere and good guide who told lots of interesting stories have made our trip to Edinburgh unforgettable and fulfilled

Go on a 1-hour small-group guided walking tour through the Old Town and underground vaults, and hear about the ghosts that may be right beside you.

Wander the streets of Old Town and visit the infamous Blair Street Underground Vaults, where ghosts lurk. You may even feel their presence!

Hear spine-chilling true stories of murder and their spirits told in vivid detail, making this the most graphic and unsettling ghost tour for the brave only!

Learn about mob riots at Mercat Cross, witch trials at the Edinburgh Castle esplanade, and ghost encounters in the Blair Street Underground Vaults.

Upgrade to a 2-hour tour and enjoy a glass of local brew or soft drink while listening to ghost stories at Megget’s Cellar for an intimate, candlelit storytelling session.

1-hour guided walking tour at night of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town

Entry to Blair Street Underground Vaults

English-speaking guide

Small group of max 18 people

Audio devices

Additional paid upgrades:

2-hour guided walking tour in the evening of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town

A glass of Ballantine's Finest Scotch Whisky, Skeleton Blues hazy IPA, or Scottish-made soft drinks at Megget’s cellar

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Michael is very talented and funny story teller, who prompts your imagination during the experience.
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Join Edinburgh’s most graphic and spine-chilling ghost tour, led by a master storyteller through shadowy streets and into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the Mercat Cross in Old Town. After ticket checks and audio device distribution, the evening begins with a short walk through the city’s dark, narrow alleys.

What to expect

Your Storyteller will guide you through eerie wynds once filled with mobs, whispers, and cries. You’ll descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults, where chilling tales echo through candlelit chambers.

Features:

Old Town walking route: Hear twisted tales of treason, torture, and tormented souls as you explore eerie wynds and closes.

Blair Street Vaults: Enter the damp, dimly lit vaults said to be haunted by the tortured souls of Edinburgh’s past.

Master storyteller: Follow your cloaked guide as they reveal true accounts of murder, hangings, and hauntings from Edinburgh’s darkest days.

Small group with audio: Stay fully immersed in every whispered horror with included audio devices and an 18-guest cap.

Extras

Longer tour: Enjoy 2 hours of ghost storytelling sessions, making your experience more intense.

Candlelit cellar session: Wind down with more chilling tales in Megget’s Cellar over a local drink of your choice.

Drink options included: Enjoy a dram of Scotch whisky, locally brewed IPA, or a Scottish soft drink.

This small-group tour mixes history, horror, and a touch of warmth, and it’s perfect for anyone drawn to Edinburgh’s darker tales and eerie atmosphere.

What’s not allowed

Safety is a priority, so the 1-hour walking tour is restricted to guests under the age of 18 years, and the 2-hour walking tour is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Do not drink alcohol before you arrive for your late-night experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

People with claustrophobia are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional information

Students and senior citizens aged 60 and above enjoy reduced prices on their tickets.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Mercat Cross.

Address: High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom.

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