Walking Tours

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

Duration

1 hr 15 mins

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Guided tour

Uncover the chilling secrets of Edinburgh's past with this underground ghost tour led by expert guides through the city's eeriest sites!

4.7/5(87)

Stuart P

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Very informative Tour and the secret underground setting This was made extra special by our tour guide Lafayette who was extremely knowledgeable and funny 🤣

Mia W

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

Well done. Creepy in the right amount. Interesting information. The dungeons part was quite short (3 rooms), but still okay. Sometimes it was hard to understand her as a foreigner due to the scottish accent, but that's on us. Really nice guide (Helen), knowledgeable and funny, authentic. Gave us disclaimers before some very harsh topics and everything, really nice.

Stuart S

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

A very fun tour with Cassandra (I think that was her name!) Guide was very knowledgeable with lots of stories and entertaining mannerisms to give a bit more character. The whole group, I'm sure, felt included with occasional volunteers sought. My partner and I did feel that some of the stories were long-winded and more about them history of Edinburgh rather than a haunted ghost tour. We were, too, disappointed that so little of it was actually 'underground'. Despite that, a very fun experience.

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.

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

English-speaking guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Stuart P
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very informative Tour and the secret underground setting This was made extra special by our tour guide Lafayette who was extremely knowledgeable and funny 🤣
Scott N
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The underground tunnels wete good as do not normally see from street level or walking around. The stories our guide told were interesting and the tour sites were good.
Linsey W
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable, entertaining and clear to hear. The underground tour was very interesting, we would highly recommend
Mia W
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Well done. Creepy in the right amount. Interesting information. The dungeons part was quite short (3 rooms), but still okay. Sometimes it was hard to understand her as a foreigner due to the scottish accent, but that's on us. Really nice guide (Helen), knowledgeable and funny, authentic. Gave us disclaimers before some very harsh topics and everything, really nice.
Chuang P
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
Our guide, Mr Biggs, is very professional, acknowledgeable and with great humour. An entertaining and educational trip. Highly recommended! If you stay only fir one night, this is the trip you cannot miss!

Journey into the supernatural history of Edinburgh

The paranormal tour begins with an English-speaking guide leading you through the dark alleys of the city's Old Town. Brace yourself to learn cooking secrets from the infamous Cassandra Bean or delve into the morbid surgical ethics of Dr. Knox. As you traverse the historic St Giles Cathedral, discover the locations of the city's former parliament and a notorious jailhouse. Listen to the chilling tales of the harsh living conditions during the 17th and 18th centuries

Uncover spine-chilling tales from Greyfriars Kirkyard to South Bridge Underground

The next part of the tour brings you to the eerie Greyfriars Kirkyard, a 450-year-old cemetery famous for its ghostly tales and petrifying poltergeists. Hear the chilling story of the loyal dog Greyfriar's Bobby, who guarded his master's grave for 14 years, and the infamous body snatchers Burke and Hare. The adventure continues underground to a former 17th-century close encapsulated within the South Bridge. Witness the original bridge arches, walls, and doorways of former houses, with the modern pavement visible through a skylight. The underground city is said to be haunted by the spirits of its former inhabitants - some who have refused to leave even after death.

What to bring

Carry warm clothing as nights can get chilly.

What's not allowed

Children below the age of 5 are not allowed on this tour.

Additional information

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.

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. Students must show valid student ID.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at City of Edinburgh Tours.

Address: Old Police Box, 124a High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, United Kingdom.

Landmark: Opposite to Starbucks.

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