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Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour

Edinburgh

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Highlights

  • Go on a 1-hour small-group guided walking tour through the Old Town and underground vaults, and hear about the ghosts that may be right beside you.
  • Wander the streets of Old Town and visit the infamous Blair Street Underground Vaults, where ghosts lurk. You may even feel their presence!
  • Hear spine-chilling true stories of murder and their spirits told in vivid detail, making this the most graphic and unsettling ghost tour for the brave only!
  • Learn about mob riots at Mercat Cross, witch trials at the Edinburgh Castle esplanade, and ghost encounters in the Blair Street Underground Vaults.
  • Upgrade to a 2-hour tour and enjoy a glass of local brew or soft drink while listening to ghost stories at Megget’s Cellar for an intimate, candlelit storytelling session.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour guided walking tour at night of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
  • Entry to Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • English-speaking guide
  • Small group of max 18 people
  • Audio devices
  • 2-hour guided walking tour in the evening of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
  • A glass of Ballantine's Finest Scotch Whisky, Skeleton Blues hazy IPA, or Scottish-made soft drinks at Megget’s cellar

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • Transportation

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Join Edinburgh’s most graphic and spine-chilling ghost tour, led by a master storyteller through shadowy streets and into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the Mercat Cross in Old Town. After ticket checks and audio device distribution, the evening begins with a short walk through the city’s dark, narrow alleys.

What to expect

Your Storyteller will guide you through eerie wynds once filled with mobs, whispers, and cries. You’ll descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults, where chilling tales echo through candlelit chambers.

Features:

  • Old Town walking route: Hear twisted tales of treason, torture, and tormented souls as you explore eerie wynds and closes.

  • Blair Street Vaults: Enter the damp, dimly lit vaults said to be haunted by the tortured souls of Edinburgh’s past.

  • Master storyteller: Follow your cloaked guide as they reveal true accounts of murder, hangings, and hauntings from Edinburgh’s darkest days.

  • Small group with audio: Stay fully immersed in every whispered horror with included audio devices and an 18-guest cap.

Extras

  • Longer tour: Enjoy 2 hours of ghost storytelling sessions, making your experience more intense.

  • Candlelit cellar session: Wind down with more chilling tales in Megget’s Cellar over a local drink of your choice.

  • Drink options included: Enjoy a dram of Scotch whisky, locally brewed IPA, or a Scottish soft drink.

This small-group tour mixes history, horror, and a touch of warmth, and it’s perfect for anyone drawn to Edinburgh’s darker tales and eerie atmosphere.

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