Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour

Explore Edinburgh’s haunted Old Town after dark on a 75-minute, adults only ghost tour, with a guide, chilling historical tales and entry to the city’s Underground Vaults.

Getting started

Meet your guide outside the tour ticket office on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile at 9:15pm. After a brief introduction, set off on foot through the Old Town’s historic squares, narrow closes and cobbled streets. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk, and be prepared to access the Underground Vaults via a single flight of spiral stairs.

What to expect

This late night walking tour takes you through Edinburgh’s darker history, from eerie streets and the famously haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard to the chambers hidden beneath South Bridge. Along the way, your guide shares unsettling accounts of bodysnatchers, notorious killers and reported paranormal encounters. The tour combines historical locations with ghost stories, building towards a visit to the Underground Vaults, where old stone arches and shadowy chambers add to the atmosphere.

Features

• Guided ghost tour: Follow a guide through Edinburgh’s Old Town as they share chilling stories connected to the historic streets, alleyways and locations along the route.

• Greyfriars Kirkyard after dark: Walk through this historic cemetery at night as your guide recounts stories of hauntings, notorious figures and the events behind its eerie reputation.

• Edinburgh’s darker history: Hear accounts of bodysnatchers, serial killers Burke and Hare, murders and alleged paranormal encounters that reveal a more unsettling side of the city’s past.

• Underground Vaults entry: Descend beneath South Bridge to explore Edinburgh’s underground chambers, where historic stonework, old fireplaces and dark corners create a striking setting for ghost stories.

• Adults only experience: Designed for visitors aged 18 and above, this late night tour features darker historical accounts and unsettling storytelling suited to a mature audience.

Wrapping up

After exploring the Underground Vaults, follow your guide back to the ticket office on the Royal Mile, where the tour concludes. The experience lasts approximately 75 minutes, making it a focused late night activity for adults interested in Edinburgh’s haunted history.