Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
The Early Afternoon Ghost Tours are guided walking tours led by a professional local guide dressed in full period costume. Explore some of Edinburgh’s most historically fascinating Old Town Closes, where guides will inundate you with historical facts and stories of Edinburgh’s dark past, occasionally lightened with a bad joke or two.
The Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour continues into Edinburgh’s underground vaults beneath the historic South Bridge, just off the famous Royal Mile. Known to be among the most haunted locations in the world, these vaults have seen many ghostly sightings by both visitors and guides.
Ghosts, torture, death, and horror! Is there any better way to start your evening?
What’s included
Admission to: South Bridge Vaults (Edinburgh Vaults)
English-speaking guide
1-hour walking tour
Not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
1hr Duration
Please select a tour date
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Eligibility
- Participants must be aged 5+ to participate in this activity
- Children aged 5-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
- NHS members, students with a valid ID, and seniors aged 65+ are eligible for the concession price. Proof of ID may be checked before the tour starts
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Listen to authentic accounts of Edinburgh’s sinister history, narrated by your knowledgeable guide
- Venture into the underground vaults and uncover the spectral inhabitants that linger within
- Traverse hidden wynds and closes, delving into the secrets of Edinburgh’s ancient Old Town
- [Departure] meet up at City of Edinburgh Tours. You can choose to depart at the following times: 13:15, 15:15, 17:15. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, The meet-up point is located outside the Tron Kirk and directly in front of Starbucks.Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Edinburgh Old Town, South Bridge Vaults, Royal Mile
- [Return] at City of Edinburgh Tours, You can choose to return at the following times: 14:15, 16:15, 18:15. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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Additional information
- The tours run in rain, hail, sleet, or snow, as long as there are people booked and willing to participate. Please dress warmly if the weather is unfavorable What to wear
- Walking shoes
- Please dress accordingly depending on the day’s weather conditions Accessibility
- This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
Meet with guide