The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Highlights

  • Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard and St. Giles’ Cathedral with your guide

  • Visit subterranean caves and tunnels normally closed to the public

  • Uncover underground vaults deep below the streets of Edinburgh

  • Listen as your guide shares tales from Edinburgh’s gruesome past

Summary

When darkness falls over Scotland’s ancient capital, make your way to the historic Royal Mile to meet your guide and begin your underground ghost tour. Follow your guide through Old Town’s shadowy lanes and cobbled courtyards, and take in top attractions including Greyfriars Kirkyard—considered to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in the world—and St. Giles’ Cathedral. Along the way, hear haunting tales of crime and punishment dating back through the centuries, and keep watch for otherworldly sightings of ghosts and ghouls. Next, head down into Edinburgh’s subterranean caverns with your guide. Discover 18th-century archways, hidden doorways, and underground vaults, and hear spine-tingling tales from beyond the grave. When your time in the undergrounds tunnels comes to an end, return to the Old Town to conclude your walking tour.

Tour info

Duration
1 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

At street level, Edinburgh is a peaceful and pretty city—but the subterranean tunnels below tell an entirely different story. On this ghostly walking tour, explore historic sites including Greyfriars Kirkyard and St. Giles’ Cathedral with your enthusiastic guide, and hear chilling tales of murder and revenge. Delve down into underground caverns normally closed to the public, and learn of Edinburgh’s grim and gruesome past.

What’s included?

  • 75 Minute evening walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults.

  • Guide plays a real, distinct and infamous character from Scotland’s history.

  • Walk through the Old Town’s distinctive closes, wynds and secluded squares.

  • Visit the world-famous, eerie, unforgettable Greyfriars Kirkyard.

  • Hear terrifying stories of hauntings, murders, executions and cannibalism.

  • 6.45pm Evening tour is suitable for families.

  • Travel back in time and descend into our section of underground street.

  • Entry/Admission - Edinburgh Old Town

  • None

  • No under 5s

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 15m

  • 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.

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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