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Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour

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Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour
4.4  / 52078 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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English

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Terry – United Kingdom

A rich mixture of fact and fiction , ably wooven together to create intrigue. A great way to see some historical parts of the City

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Terry – United Kingdom
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Richard – United Kingdom

Lafayette was very entertaining and very informative

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Richard – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    City of Edinburgh Tours

  • Timeline stop icon

    Royal Mile

    Walk (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    City of Edinburgh Tours

Main stop

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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

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

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Meeting point

Meet at The Old Police Box 124a High Street.

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What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Comfortable shoes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 2078 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Terry – United KingdomOctober 31, 2024  – Verified booking
A rich mixture of fact and fiction , ably wooven together to create intrigue. A great way to see some historical parts of the City
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Richard – United KingdomNovember 1, 2024  – Verified booking
Lafayette was very entertaining and very informative
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Natalie – United StatesNovember 13, 2024  – Verified booking
The Great Lafayette was a fun tour host. He knew his history really well and made the tour a great time.
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Product ID: 70363

Activity provider:City of Edinburgh Tours

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