Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh's haunted Old Town
- Visit the eerie Greyfriars Kirkyard cemetery
- Hear tales of infamous murders and legends
- Discover hidden alleys and historic sites
- Experience the city's mysterious atmosphere
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town
- Visit to the historic Greyfriars Kirkyard cemetery
- Stories of Edinburgh's haunted past and infamous murders
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Pass by: We will talk about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.
Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- The tour involves walking on uneven terrain; consider your mobility when booking.
- Photography is allowed, but be respectful of other participants and the locations visited.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Dress appropriately for the weather, as the tour operates rain or shine.
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
A must have walk while in Edinburgh
It was beyond our expectations- our guide was a fantastic storyteller- the walk was memorable- discovering lanes and alleys of Edinburgh with historical anecdotes. The murder and mystery stories were engaging and thought provoking too. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the walk.
Great Ghost Tour
ignas was our tour guide and he did an amazing job, the stories felt detailed and fun and made sure we were all safely shown around. Only thing i’d say is maybe a picture of the exact meeting spot would be ideal. but we found our way.
Ghost tour review
It was great, a little hard to understand the English over a thick accent, but overall it was ok. We did have to leave the group a little early so didn’t get the full experience
Great tour about the dark side of Edinburgh
We really enjoyed our tour with Ignas tonight around Edinburgh. We heard about many different stories about the dark history of the city. He was very knowledgeable and recommended some good places to eat and drink afterwards.
Very Engaging Dark History Tour
Sonia was a wonderful tour guide! She was an expert storyteller and made everything very engaging and fun! She got our tour group involved and connected with us on top of telling the stories! Would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in the morbid, spooky, or historical!