Edinburgh Haunted Vaults & Graveyard Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the eerie South Bridge Vaults
- Hear chilling tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Discover Edinburgh's haunted history
- Experience the city's most haunted locations
- Engage with expert local storytellers
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's haunted vaults and graveyards
- Visit to the South Bridge Vaults and Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Expert storyteller sharing local ghost stories and legends
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves walking on uneven terrain; please consider your mobility
- Not recommended for individuals with a fear of the dark or enclosed spaces
- Photography is allowed; however, be respectful of other participants
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
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
- • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
- • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- office hours are 10am - 5pm for all calls and emails.
Traveler reviews
A really enjoyable and interesting afternoon
This was a very enjoyable and interesting way to spend 90 minutes in Edinburgh a bit differently. Great value for money, our guide had a wonderfully dry sense of humour and we saw/ learned about parts of the city’s history that we might otherwise have missed. It was quite a big group. We were right to follow the guide’s witchy stick that she held high for us so we didn’t get lost in the crowds. It’s an entry level of spookiness so please don’t be put off if you scare easily.
Little communication and...
Little communication and nebulous meeting point. Not giving a grace period for people confused about where precisely to go is a really poor business practice. If you decide to take this tour, make sure that you are early.
Endlessly entertaining
Our guide was phenomenal incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic storyteller. She balanced chilling local history with great humor, making the tour both fascinating and a lot of fun. Five stars!
A fascinating insight into past lives
This is an excellent blend of history and ghost stories, in our case vividly presented by Brendon, who combines a natural knack of storytelling with detailed local knowledge and an unmistakable enthusiasm for his subject. Our tour was in turns enlightening, touching, shocking, funny and genuinely spooky. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to learn more about Edinburgh's seedy and often violent past.
Must See!
This was an excellent tour! Diva did a fabulous job balancing teaching us history about the graveyard and vaults while keeping it spooky with ghost stories. I learned a lot and my whole group really enjoyed themselves. I would highly recommend this tour! Auld Reekie Tours was also extremely kind and helpful when I made a booking mistake.