The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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Experience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by one of the city's most infamous sons as they lead you around the dark side of the Old Town. Discover the hidden wynds (alleys) off the Royal Mile and hear some of Edinburgh’s horrifying secrets.
Then, visit what is regarded as the most haunted graveyard in the world at "Greyfriars Kirkyard." Finally, go deep underground and explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the streets. Completed in 1788, the series of chambers were used to house taverns and as storage space for illicit material, including the bodies of people killed by serial killers Burke and Hare for their medical experiments.
Journey through over 400 years of history and hear terrifying true tales of hangings, torture, murders and witchcraft. Shiver at the weird noises and unexplained smells that make an appearance after dark!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
guests should arrive 10 minutes prior to tours
What To Expect
Edinburgh Old Town
Experience the Old town's wynd's and closes Visit the most haunted graveyard in Edinburgh Explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the city's streets
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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
What‘s Included
Hear terrifying stories of hauntings, murders, executions and cannibalism.
6.45pm Evening tour is suitable for families.
Guide plays a real, distinct and infamous character from Scotland’s history.
Travel back in time and descend into our section of underground street.
Walk through the Old Town’s distinctive closes, wynds and secluded squares.
75 Minute evening walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults.
Visit the world-famous, eerie, unforgettable Greyfriars Kirkyard.
None
No under 5s
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10,001 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Edinburgh Vault tour
Curiosity51204262063,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative regarding Edinburgh’s medieval vaults with John Kincaid who was hilarious
Outstanding entertaining and educational ghost tour
Y5308DRchristinaw,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David - muscian friend of Mary queen of Scots- awesome fabulous tour. He is an awesome tour guide! Very engaging will definitely recommend this tour.
David was AMAZING as our...
Henry D,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was AMAZING as our tour guide! The tour took us around the city and underground telling the dark stories that other tours don't cover. David did a great job bring the stories he told to life and was very entertaining the whole time. If you go be sure to make sure he's your guide!
Underground Ghost tour
Timothyg1509,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zobbie is best at his job, great story teller, humorous and scary when needed. Overall wonderful experience
Poor quality
Claire S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Down to the vaults with far to many people nothing he said made sence constantly scratching his face, none of his jokes landed if that’s what they were, not very interesting and we didn’t do some of the things that the walk entailed or that was mentioned on the venture poor quality to say the least, never even pretend to be a character that the tour guides are supposed to be.
Great Edinburgh Tour!
X5737HYamyb,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great little tour of Edinburgh and the vaults! We visited plenty of statues throughout the tour and learnt about their history. The tour itself wasn't too scary (which was preferable to me haha) but still had plenty of spooky stories, laughs and interesting facts along the way. (And James' ability to recall everyone's names and where they visited from was very impressive!) Thanks again to James and staff for a fab time 👻🧙
The experience was...
Vilma K,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was educational but also so much fun. I haven't laughed so much in my life! Our guide Lafayette was absolutely amazing!! Highly recommend it - you'll have a superb time and see a side of Edinburgh you wouldn't otherwise see.
Go see the Great Lafayette in action
Ntorvik,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The GREAT Lafayette was a fantastic guide. Love the energy and effort that goes into these kinds of tours, it isn’t easy to do multiple times per day. Loved learning a bit about the city and its history, it wasn’t a grueling walking tour, plenty of breaks, and family friendly. Indiana folks don’t get this much history where we’re from!
Experience
O6868LPmarianned,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was informative, engaging & amusing.
Soldier Jock is a true Scottish gent.
emmanV9535XH,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing, very informative but hilarious. Soldier Jock was a great guide, very funny and knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend, even on a slightly raining Scottish June evening.
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Operated by City of Edinburgh Tours