Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour: Spooky Exploration of the City's Haunt

Embark on a spooky exploration of Edinburgh’s haunted past on an underground ghost tour. Discover the city’s dark secrets, visit haunted locations, and hear terrifying tales of hangings, murders, and witchcraft.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - Discover the narrow alleyways and hidden courtyards of the Old Town
    Tour Edinburgh’s most eerie cemetery
    Delve into the subterranean Edinburgh Vaults under the urban thoroughfares
What's Included
  • Terrifying stories of hauntings and historical crimes
  • Family-friendly tour at 6.45pm
  • Guided by a character from Scotland’s notorious past
  • Journey underground into historical streets
  • Explore the Old Town’s hidden closes and squares
  • 75-minute exploration of Edinburgh’s ghostly vaults
  • Visit the infamous Greyfriars Kirkyard
What's Not Included
  • None
  • No under 5s
Additional Information

Embark on a chilling ghost tour of Edinburgh, acclaimed as the planet’s most haunted metropolis, and be unnerved by one of the city’s notorious natives guiding you through the grim corners of the Old Town. Unearth the tucked-away wynds (lanes) just off the Royal Mile and uncover the grotesque secrets of Edinburgh.
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Location
124 High St
High Street
Old Police Box in front of StarBucks
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Coastal730134
Jun 14, 2025
Absolutely fantastic - The tour was absolutely fab with so much interesting information and stories made 1000% time better by the amazing guide David Rizzio. His knowledge was brilliant and his story telling skills and humour just made the experience even better. Very highly recommend!!
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G2093tahollyg
Jun 14, 2025
Fantastic - Absolutely fantastic tour David Rizzio was brilliant informative charismatic all the great things had a really brilliant would absolutely reccomend and do it again!
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826safam
Jun 13, 2025
If it’s not David, I don’t want anyone else giving me the tour!!! - I cannot explain enough just how much fun I had on this tour. Please make sure u get David !!!!! He is so so entertaining and funny and so knowledgeable- he is proof u can learn history with out it being boring.
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903brookb
Jun 11, 2025
Great insight into the City! - John was great, funny and very chatty. He was always willing to answer any questions and kept things interesting. He clearly knows lots about the city and it was a great insight into some things about Edinburgh we didn’t know!
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Stephanie
Jun 8, 2025
Spooky and Amazing guide ❤️ - Geillis Duncan was a fun tour guide! Thanks for the great evening. My teenagers especially loved it. One of the highlights of our trip to Edinburgh.
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Vetgirl1975
Jun 8, 2025
Half hangit Maggie is our girl - We had Maggie as our tour guide and she was very entertaining, interactive and approachable. She did a very good job engaging with us and gave us her own personal insights and experiences which really helped to bring everything to life! I really enjoyed all the locations as well and seeing the history of them. Overall, it was a great and fun experience!
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Beccib908
Jun 6, 2025
Perfect tour with Daft Jamie - Daft Jamie was an AMAZING tour guide. He was the perfect combination of being funny, interesting and a captivating storyteller. The tour is the perfect length at 1 hour and 15 minutes and is a lovely summary of the scary history of Edinburgh. (I also have to admit I jumped more than once at Daft Jamie's jump scares!!). 12/10 tour couldn't recommend a better guide :)
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Dream62756606744
Jun 2, 2025
JOHN YOU ARE ACE - John Mincaud was an excellent tour guide. He led us through the creepy history of Edinburgh and although this was extremely sinister, John made it extra intriguing with his use of quick wit.
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U949kfdaniellem
May 31, 2025
Canadians love Dr. Knox! - Tour guide (Dr. Knox) was amazing! Brought comedy at just the right times and was so informative!!!!! We really enjoyed our experience.
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1trinidadd
May 31, 2025
Great tour with Frederick - Frederick was a great tour guide. He made the tour very enjoyable with his humour and fast wit. We had a great time listening to him and laughing at his jokes.
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).