Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

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1 hour
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Why take this tour?

Join us for a darkly entertaining, but family friendly, afternoon jaunt through the Old Town of Edinburgh and one of its famous underground vaults. Let one of our enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides, dressed in period costume, lead you through this historic neighbourhood while sharing some fascinating tales from the more bloody side of Scotland’s past, involving murder, bodysnatching, witchcraft and even cannibalism. For the second half of the tour descend into our exclusive section of underground and explore its intriguing but sinister haunted chambers. 

What’s included?

  • A 60-minute long walking tour of the Old Town and Underground vaults.

  • Due to an afternoon start and a lighter tone, these tours are suitable for children.

  • Led by a guide playing a real individual from Edinburgh’s history and dressed in clothes suitable for that person’s era.

  • Visit the South Bridge vaults, find out how they came to be and what may dwell within them

  • Walk the labyrinthine, beautiful and wholly unique closes of the Old Town and discover their sometimes tragic but always interesting past.

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Before you book

  • Duration: 1h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

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Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

City of Edinburgh Tours

About operator:

Daily ghost walking tours of Edinburgh's Old Town led by a period costumed guide. Lively, outgoing and historically factual. Visit the Royal Mile, haunted Greyfriars graveyard and Edinburgh's famous underground vaults. Year round tours departing every afternoon and evening. Generous discounts for group bookings. Private tours also available. Tours available in English and Spanish.

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