Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget's Cellar

Highlights

Explore Edinburgh’s grim and ghoulish history with a storyteller-guide
Uncover the secrets that lie beneath the city’s old stone streets
Shiver with fear in the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults
Savor a dram of Scotch whisky in the eerie Megget’s Cellar

Summary

Greet your guide and group by St. Giles' Cathedral and set off to explore Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town. As you stroll through the evening streets, savor gory tales of times long past: legends of the city’s ghosts, ghouls, and witches, plus savage stories of tortures, murders, and burnings. Learn about the Edinburgh Mob riots and then brave the underbelly of the city: the infamous Blair Street Underground Vaults. Deep below Edinburgh’s tranquil streets, ghosts including Jack, Mr. Boots, and the sinisterly named Watcher are said to roam. Finish your tour in Megget’s Cellar. A glass of local whisky should soothe jangled nerves before you travel back to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Fans of the paranormal will be thrilled by this evening ghost tour of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most haunted cities. Your storyteller-guide transports you into a murky past replete with witchcraft, torture, and murder. Venture into the eerie Blair Street Underground Vaults, enjoy a whisky in creepy Megget’s Cellar, and learn the city’s dark history from an expert.

What’s included?

Award-winning local storytellers
Small group experience
Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy immersive storytelling at safe distance
Dram of whisky or soft drink
Entry/Admission - Mercat Cross
Entry/Admission - Edinburgh

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Mercat Tours

About operator:

We're Good to Go! We've made the changes needed to keep you and our team safe - see more on our website before you go. 'History is a damn good story, what it needs is a damn good telling!' We're a family business and simply love sharing Edinburgh's stories. We're the original, largest, and first 5 star walking tour company in Scotland giving guaranteed quality. With a warm welcome and our award-winning storytelling and tour routes, we'll help you explore and discover Edinburgh. Our expert guides offer a unique, memorable glimpse of our remarkable history. With guaranteed daily departures, year round we offer exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse & National Museum of Scotland. Our tours begin at 10am and finish at 10pm, so we're sure we'll find something for you!