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Ghost and underground tours are Edinburgh’s home speciality: vaults beneath South Bridge, closes under the Royal Mile and evening walks through the Old Town. This page ranks them by verified review count.
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.6 (12,642)
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town. Listen to tales from your guide about murders, witches, and the people who inhabited this supposedly…
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.6 (7,465)
Expect to get shivers on a tour of the haunted sites of Edinburgh and visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Vaults.
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.5 (4,820)
Experience Edinburgh’s spooks and ghosts on a guided bus tour, riding to the dark side on board an elegantly refurbished vintage double-decker bus. A strange conductor will tell…
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.6 (4,700)
Venture underneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile for terrifying ghost stories on this guided tour of the city's underground which includes the Edinburgh Vaults, stone circle va…
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.7 (4,547)
Explore Edinburgh’s hidden history beneath the Royal Mile on a fully-guided tour of the Real Mary King's Close. Discover what it was like for the people who lived, worked, a…
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.4 (4,322)
Discover the chambers beneath the streets of Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Vaults. Hear true tales of murder and witchcraft on a spooky ghost tour of the Old Town. Visit Greyfriars…
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.7 (2,838)
Weave through Edinburgh's Old Town, descend into Blair St Underground Vaults and savour a candlelit drink.\nEnriching connections, the community and you through exclusive mu…
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.5 (2,761)
The original ghost tour of the Blair Street Underground Vaults, one of the most haunted sites in the UK.\nEnriching connections, the community and you through exclusive multi-se…
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (2,678)
Explore Edinburgh's dark past as you visit Canongate Kirkyard, learn about the Black Death, and visit the sites of 19th-century serial killers on this chilling guided walkin…
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.5 (2,277)
On this Italian tour, follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts.
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.4 (2,109)
Join a local published historian around Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile and visit its underground vaults.\nLearn about some of Edinburgh’s fascinating history, literary heroes, in…
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.4 (1,888)
Explore Edinburgh's Old Town and underground vaults on a 1-hour tour. Your guide, in period costume, will tell you tales of Scotland's dark past.
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⏱ 80 minutes · 4.6 (1,752)
The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history, using live actors, theatrical sets, and a thrilling drop ride.
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (1,534)
This atmospheric 2-hour Edinburgh walking tour leads you through the Old Town's darkest history alongside a licensed local guide who knows its stories firsthand.
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.8 (1,417)
Follow the footsteps of Edinburgh’s accused witches through the Old Town on this authentic historical experience. Discover the truth behind the trials, see Edinburgh Castle, the…
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.3 (898)
Walk through Scotland's capital on a paranormal tour. Visit Edinburgh's most haunted graveyard and follow a period-dressed guide into the Edinburgh Vaults, where strange…
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.7 (616)
Small-group tour with exclusive access to the historic Blair Street Underground Vaults, and handle centuries-old artifacts.
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.7 (599)
Savour whisky in the underground vaults of Edinburgh's Old Town with this unique tasting experience at The Lost Close. Be introduced to whisky tasting by a guide in a venue…
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⏱ 105 minutes · 4.5 (419)
Cannibals. Body snatchers. Relish stories, sounds and scents in the Blair Street Underground Vaults & Graveyard, in a small group.
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (341)
Experience expert storytelling to discover the dark, hidden history of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour. Stroll through Old Town and the Canongate to learn about this city'…
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.6 (331)
Discover Edinburgh's dark past as you stroll along the Royal Mile with a costumed guide. See the Greyfriars graveyard known for paranormal activity, and explore the spooky N…
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (308)
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh on this 2-hour nighttime walk. Explore haunted graveyards, hidden closes, and the dark history of witches and restless spirits. History is dar…
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (224)
See Edinburgh's darker side with Alexander Clapperton, leading you through the courtyards and closes of the old town. Entertaining you with tales of witchcraft, punishments,…
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.8 (91)
Learn about the history of gin and Scotland as you enjoy a tasting at a unique underground venue. Enjoy 4 very different gins, with different tonics to mix to your own tastes.
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.7 (88)
Edinburgh's darkest true story, tried by night - and you are the jury. Walk the Burke & Hare murders from the lodging house to the courtroom, then cast your verdict where th…
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (81)
Follow in the footsteps of Edinburgh's most famous murderers, prisoners, and ghosts on a 3-hour tour through the heart of the historic old town's narrow streets.
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (76)
Discover the dark history of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour. Visit Greyfriards Graveyard, the site of the Covenanters’ Prison the infamous execution spot of Grassmarket and…
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.8 (57)
Kids daytime ghost tour full of tales of stinking streets, terrible tortures and ghostly goings-on.\n\n*Enriching connections, the community and you through exclusive multi-sens…
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.9 (53)
Explore Edinburgh's dark history on a nighttime ghost tour. Walk through historic cemeteries and hidden alleyways, uncovering legends, real events, and scientific investigat…
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.4 (43)
Enjoy a Halloween Tour and learn more about Edinburgh's dark past. Visit Canongate Kirkyard, learn about the Black Death, and visit sites of 19th-century serial killers on t…
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⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (38)
Follow a terrifying character from the past and listen to the true gruesome history of this beautiful capital. Explore the Old Town within the Flodden Walls and enjoy dry Scotti…
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (33)
Award-winning Edinburgh true crime tour with costumed guide! Discover dark history, murder mysteries at iconic crime scenes. Perfect 5-star reviews, small groups. Authentic stor…
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.3 (30)
Travel from Edinburgh to explore Alnwick Castle, the real Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Downton Abbey's Brancaster Castle. Relax with comfortable air-condi…
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⏱ 2 days · 1.0 (14)
Embark on a chilling tour through Edinburgh's haunted history. Uncover the stories of the witches who were burned in the city, visit the most haunted cemetery, and enjoy a w…
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (13)
It’s time for a reckoning. Bear witness to the accusations, the trials & the truth of Scottish witch trials.\nEnriching connections, the community and you through exclusive mult…
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.7 (13)
Explore Scotland's largest Nuclear Bunker, where the country would have been governed after a nuclear attack. Every visit supports the restoration of this incredible undergr…
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (8)
Welcome to Edinburgh, where every alley hides a story, every castle a secret, and every shadow a ghost.
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (7)
Magical Edinburgh family tour! 2hrs of witches, ghosts & Harry Potter locations. Award-winning guide in authentic costumes. Pet-friendly adventure perfect for all ages. Discover…
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover the darker side of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour. Hear chilling tales of infamous ghosts, explore Greyfriars Kirkyard, and uncover the city's gruesome punishme…
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⏱ 4 hours 0
Visit four Edinburgh pubs on a private guided tour. Sample four craft beers, a pint of stout, and single malt Scottish whisky, then hear local music in the city's old underg…
from €474 per group up to 1
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⏱ 2 hours 0
Beginning at the evocative Witches’ Well, nestled in the shadow of the iconic Edinburgh Castle, this immersive witch tour takes you through the haunting history of Scotland’s mo…
from €30 per person
Check availability →Good to know: The formats differ more than the titles suggest. Some tours go below ground, some stay on the street, some are theatre with actors, and Mary King’s Close is a guided visit through a preserved historic street. Check the format, the start time and the age guidance on the booking page, because many run late in the evening.
Good to know
It is the most reviewed trip on this site, and it is a long day: about twelve hours, most of them in the coach, with short stops at Glencoe, Fort William and Loch Ness. If you only have one day outside the city and like scenery, it works. If you dislike long drives, Stirling, St Andrews or Rosslyn are shorter alternatives.
No. Skye is roughly 236 miles from Edinburgh, a drive of five and a half to six hours one way. The offers that include Skye run for several days, and the listings here say so in the title.
No. Edinburgh is tied to the books: J. K. Rowling wrote in its cafés, and Victoria Street and Greyfriars Kirkyard are associated with the stories. Film locations such as the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Alnwick Castle are outside the city and are reached on day trips.
Yes, it is safer to. Entry is timed and slots sell out, especially in summer, and once online tickets are gone none are sold at the gate. A guided offer with a fixed entry time is one way to secure a slot.
The tram takes about 30 to 35 minutes to Princes Street and the Airlink bus about 25 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic. Both leave from the terminal. Airport transfers are not listed on this site.
The Old Town and New Town are compact and most sights can be reached on foot, though the Old Town is steep and cobbled. A hop-on hop-off bus is useful mainly for outlying stops such as the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith.
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