Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh

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• Please present the e-voucher on-site
• How to Use

Validity Period

• The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Reminders

• Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time

Meeting point description: The Mercat Cross is an 8 sided monument situated on the Royal Mile. The tour departs from right in front of it.(Mercat Cross, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom)

• This tour is suitable for children aged 5+ but please note that babies and strollers are not permitted
• Please arrive at the meeting point (Mercat Cross, Royal Mile, EH1 1RF) at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour to allow time to check-in
• Tour ends: Blair Street Underground Vaults, 28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR
• Concession tickets apply to seniors (aged 65+) and students (aged 18+) with a valid student ID
• Please bring your own set of 3.5mm jack headphones (where possible) for use with the TourTalk devices, otherwise these can be provided for you
• Please note anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to join the tour
• This tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly to the weather. Sensible walking shoes are advised
• Please note only service dogs are welcome on this tour, no other pets
• The maximum number of participants is 18 people

Purchase Notice

• Duration: Lasts 1 hour 15 minutes

What you can expect

Edinburgh's Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh's people and its past far beyond your visit.

Step beneath the streets of Edinburgh and enter the Blair Street Underground Vaults—one of the city's most haunted and spine-chilling locations. This immersive, multi-sensory ghost tour unveils a hidden world of shadows and secrets, offering a haunting glimpse into Edinburgh's darker past.

Forget theatrical scares and scripted frights. In these vaults, the real horror lies in the history. Once a refuge for criminals, vagrants, and the desperate, these chambers bear witness to tales of torment, mystery, and murder. Said to be one of Edinburgh's most paranormally active sites, many believe the spirits of the past still linger within the damp stone walls.

A Master Storyteller will guide the way through the eerie closes of Edinburgh's Old Town—narrow, alleys untouched by daylight. These ancient passageways whisper of centuries gone by, their silence broken only by the distant murmur of the Royal Mile above.

As the descent into the vaults begins, prepare for unsettling tales of torture, executions, and notorious characters. From body snatchers to the city's darkest secrets, each step reveals true stories that continue to haunt the depths of Edinburgh...