Edinburgh Terror Walking Tour
From£26
1 min
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About this activity
Join a spine-chilling walking tour through Edinburgh's haunted streets, uncovering the city's dark past and legendary ghost stories.
Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh's haunted Old Town
- Visit the infamous Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Hear tales of the Mackenzie Poltergeist
- Discover the city's dark history
- Experience the eerie atmosphere of Edinburgh at night
Full description
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh's Old Town on this spine-chilling walking tour. Led by an expert guide, you'll visit the city's most notorious haunted sites, including the infamous Greyfriars Kirkyard, home to the notorious Mackenzie Poltergeist. Hear tales of restless spirits, unexplained phenomena, and the dark history that haunts these ancient streets. As night falls, the city's eerie atmosphere sets the perfect stage for this unforgettable adventure. Whether you're a history buff or a thrill-seeker, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Edinburgh's mysterious past.
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's haunted sites
- Visit to the city's most notorious ghost locations
- Expert local guide sharing chilling tales and history
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
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This is a special 75 minute over-18's only exploration of Edinburgh's darkest history and paranormal secrets. You will be taken on a journey down into the infamous underground vaults. Who were the infamous characters that once roamed these areas, leaving behind a legacy of legend and notoriety? The South Bridge Vaults has even higher levels of paranormal activity late at night, approaching the witching hour, your tour is the prime time to explore these haunted and eerie locations for yourself. Ask your guide about their own paranormal experiences and hear about some of the reports we regularly receive from visitors, paranormal investigators and mediums. Finally you shall receive free access to a torture exhibition to see the instruments from the “Burning Times”, used to extract confessions, and punish the unfortunate. Dare you join for this celebration of the paranormal and macabre? Who knows what might happen? Will the Poltergeist attack? You have been warned.
Duration: 1h 15mAdmission: YES
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves walking for approximately 1 hour.
- Not recommended for individuals with mobility issues.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Dress appropriately for the weather, as the tour operates rain or shine.
- Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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
Good to know
- Strictly over 18s only.
- Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
- Our location and content can sometimes cause genuine distress. Customers attend at their own risk.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Alcohol and drugs are strictly forbidden on the tour.
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- Office hours are 10am-5pm for all call & emails.
Traveler reviews
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Absolutely horrifying
Darren gave us an amazingly terrifying tour of Edinburgh and the vaults. I wasn’t expecting such a scare. His storytelling ability was captivating and left us wanting to hear more.
Jessica_MMay 22, 2026VIATOR
An evening well spent
We enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide Charlie was dramatic and funny and kept it interesting the whole time. Definitely a highlight of our trip so far.
CherylDomAMay 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Good Spooky Light Hearted Fun
It was a lot of good light hearted spooky fun. I wasn't sure how it would go taking my late 60's mother, but she had a blast and the guide made sure to keep the pace appropriate.
556blairmMay 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Top
A great experience, full of fascinating stories and history. Amy was our guide and she was fantastic — she kept us fully engaged with her storytelling, backed by excellent presentation skills and deep historical knowledge.
J200UUmohammadnMay 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing tour
We had Aimee as our tour guide, she was friendly, knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions. The whole experience was really interactive and we would definitely go again!
ionac470May 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Strictly over 18s only.
Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
Our location and content can sometimes cause genuine distress. Customers attend at their own risk.
Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
Alcohol and drugs are strictly forbidden on the tour.
Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
Office hours are 10am-5pm for all call & emails.