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Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

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Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
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4.6  / 54567 reviews
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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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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights

  • Explore the haunted streets of Edinburgh on a spooky walking tour
  • Learn the legend of Greyfriars Bobby at the Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • Hear stories about notorious criminals, such as Burke and Hare

Full description

Join a guided walking tour to Greyfriars Graveyard and learn about one of Edinburgh's most famous canine residents and hear stories about notorious criminals. See Gothic mausoleums and learn about notable burials as you explore the grim history of the cemetery. Continue with a visit to the nearby Edinburgh Vaults, located in the arches of South Bridge. Hear about regular paranormal occurrences and how some of the characters from history have never really left. Discover the former home of the destitute, witches and a hellfire club, and hear how the haunted vault is now possessed by something truly evil.

Includes

  • Visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • Entry to the Edinburgh (South Bridge) Vaults
  • Guide

Not suitable for

  • Children under 2 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the tourist information booth/Police Box in front of 300 Lawnmarket. This is the Lawnmarket side of the corner of Lawnmarket and George IV Bridge, and is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern. (55.949326, -3.192912)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Intoxication
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Video recording
  • Audio recording

Know before you go

  • This tour is in English only. No audio guides or translations are available
  • Entrance to the vaults is by a 2-foot step. It may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Single-floor spiral staircase at entrance/exit of vaults and further small sections of stairs inside
  • The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking
  • Tour suggested suitable for ages 12+.
  • Children under 2 years not permitted.
  • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature and may include themes related to torture, hangings, death, and the like
  • Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 4567 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Célia – CanadaOctober 8, 2024  – Verified booking
Jordan was captivating ! He provided great information about the cemetery and the vault, with some humour, and some spookiness… ! We definitely recommend this tour!
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Aoife – IrelandOctober 10, 2024  – Verified booking
Ally was a brilliant guide and so enthusiastic. She was amazing. The tour was great and the vaults really did feel eerie and haunted!! Would highly recommend!!
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William – IrelandOctober 8, 2024  – Verified booking
Really enjoyed this tour and Diva was so much fun. Highly recommended this tour
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Product ID: 64026

Activity provider:Auld Reekie Tours

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