Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Old Town & Vaults

From£19
1 min
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this activity

Join a guided walking tour through Edinburgh's haunted Old Town and the eerie South Bridge Vaults, delving into the city's ghostly legends and hidden historical sites.

Highlights

  • Explore Edinburgh's haunted Old Town
  • Visit the eerie South Bridge Vaults
  • Learn about the city's ghostly legends
  • Experience a spine-chilling evening
  • Discover hidden historical sites

Full description

Step into the shadows of Edinburgh's storied past on this spine-chilling ghost tour. Wander through the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, where tales of hauntings and historical intrigue await. Venture into the mysterious South Bridge Vaults, a subterranean labyrinth steeped in eerie legends. Led by an expert guide, you'll uncover the secrets of Edinburgh's most haunted locations, from ancient burial grounds to hidden chambers. This tour offers a unique blend of history and the supernatural, perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike. Don't miss the chance to experience Edinburgh's dark side in a fun and informative setting.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
  • Visit to the South Bridge Vaults
  • Historical insights into Edinburgh's haunted past
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Itinerary

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Visit Edinburgh's most famous haunted locations Explore the world's most haunted graveyard Escape the streets above into the depths below, where nobody can hear you scream...

Duration: 1h 15mAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
  • The meeting point is centrally located in Edinburgh's Old Town; detailed instructions will be provided upon booking.
  • The tour involves walking on uneven terrain; participants should be comfortable with moderate physical activity.

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 early to ensure a timely departure.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Nice visit

Nice visit to discover Edinburgh scary history. Thanks to John Kincaid, the guide.

iDonJoseMay 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing!

amazing experience with Alison Pearson! in english all very clsro, good price!

Scenic49666165323May 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful tour

The tour was very interesting, full of many details and a lot of information provided by the guide Alison who made it extremely pleasant himself. Guide Alison Pearson was wonderful. My congratulations to her and those responsible for the tour diagram.

Y6656XVluisvFeb 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Dr Robert is so nice and a good storyteller

Dr Robert is so nice and a good storyteller 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Global62866986113Feb 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fantástico tour!!

We had a scary time. Spectacular experience with Geilis Ducan. Fully recommended! The bell ring, total!😂😂

cheloc527Aug 10, 2025TRIPADVISOR