Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour

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4.4015512 out of 5 stars
2321 reviews
Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour
4.4015512 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4015512 out of 5 stars
2321 reviews
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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 Kirkyard, and venture down some of the small alleys off the Royal Mile.

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Duration 75 minutes
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Live tour guide
English

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Brenna Jasmine – United Kingdom

The tour was interesting and funny. The tour guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He jump scared my husband at the end which was funny 😆 Worth the time and money 100%.

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John – United States

The tour was really great and super informative. Lafayette was an awesome tour guide, very knowledgeable of the city, sites shown, engaging, and very interactive with everyone in the group. The Underground was a really cool experience that is definitely a must see. 10/10 would recommend!

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    City of Edinburgh Tours

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    Royal Mile

    Walk (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    City of Edinburgh Tours

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Highlights

  • Explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the city's streets
  • Hear tales of torture and the serial killers Burke and Hare
  • Visit the most haunted graveyard in Edinburgh
  • Learn the stories of some of the city's most notorious characters
  • Experience weird sensations and hear strange noises in the dark!

Full description

Experience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by the dark side of the Old Town. Discover the hidden wynds (alleys) off the Royal Mile and hear some of Edinburgh’s horrifying secrets.

Visit what is considered the world's most haunted graveyards, "Greyfriars Kirkyard." Finally, explore the underground Edinburgh Vaults. Completed in 1788, the series of chambers housed taverns and stored illicit material, including dead bodies killed by serial killers Burke and Hare for their medical experiments.

Journey through over 400 years of history and true tales of hangings, torture, murders, and witchcraft. Shiver at the weird noises and unexplained smells that appear after dark! 

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Entrance to the Edinburgh Vaults

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Police Box / Kiosk on the Royal Mile in front of StarBucks

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

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4.4 /5

based on 2321 reviews

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  • Value for money
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Brenna Jasmine – United KingdomJune 11, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was interesting and funny. The tour guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He jump scared my husband at the end which was funny 😆 Worth the time and money 100%.
J
John – United StatesJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was really great and super informative. Lafayette was an awesome tour guide, very knowledgeable of the city, sites shown, engaging, and very interactive with everyone in the group. The Underground was a really cool experience that is definitely a must see. 10/10 would recommend!
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Laura – United StatesJune 2, 2025 – Verified booking
I had my tour with Lafayette and I absolutely loved it! Despite talking all about death and the darker side of Edinburgh, our tour guide made it lighthearted and entertaining with his incredible stories and funny quips. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great night tour of the old town!

Product ID: 70363

Activity provider:City of Edinburgh Tours

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