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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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2-hour guided walking tour in the evening of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
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Entry to Blair Street Underground Vaults
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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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English-speaking guide
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Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices
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Hotel transfers
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Transportation
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Selena
Sep, 2025Verified booking
My fiance and I absolutely adored our tour! Jude our tour guide, was super engaging and enthusiastic and had some amazing stories to share! The vaults were super spooky and very cool. There is so much history all around you and it was an amazing experience to have!Tobias
Apr, 2025Verified booking
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).
Manuela
May, 2025Verified booking
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May, 2025Verified booking
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.
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Old Town walking route: Follow shadowy closes and historic courtyards as your guide shares true tales of witch trials, executions and unrest from Edinburgh’s past.
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Blair Street Underground Vaults: Step into one of Edinburgh’s most atmospheric spaces. These dim vaults hold real stories of body snatching, crime and uneasy echoes of the past.
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Master storyteller: Your cloaked guide leads the way with gripping accounts based on true events, shared exactly where they happened centuries ago.
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Like-minded group of people and an audio device: With a small group size and personal audio devices, you’ll catch every story—even in narrow alleys and echoing vaults.
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Megget’s Cellar session: End the evening in a candlelit cellar with a drink in hand as the storytelling continues in an intimate, atmospheric setting.
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Drinks included: Choose from a dram of Scotch whisky, a local craft IPA, or a Scottish soft drink made with natural ingredients.
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.
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What’s not allowed
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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.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Do not drink alcohol before you arrive for your late-night experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Mercat Cross.
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Address: High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom.
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