Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and theatrical tour guide. An iconic Edinburgh experience suitable for young and old.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Royal Mile
Uncover the secrets that lie underneath the mysterious and historic Royal Mile, with stories buried underneath the very path that we'll walk along Scotland's most famous street.
Experience the claustrophobic living conditions of Edinburgh's ancient closes and wynds. Listen to dark tales of the residents that shared them.
Options
Haunted Histories walking tour
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
137 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Came for the Camera Work, Stayed for the Ghosts
Compass42187077940,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently had the opportunity to spend an evening with Ross from HauntedBurgh while producing a promotional video for the business, and as part of that process Ross gave me a one-to-one tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Having spent several hours with him, I came away genuinely impressed by both his knowledge and his passion for Edinburgh’s darker history. Ross has a natural ability to tell a story in a way that is engaging, atmospheric and entertaining, while still grounding it in the city’s fascinating past. What struck me most was how much care he puts into the experience. Even though it was a private tour for filming purposes, he delivered every story with the same energy and enthusiasm you would expect from someone leading a full group. Walking through the closes, wynds and hidden corners of the Old Town after dark created a fantastic atmosphere, and it quickly became clear why people enjoy his tours so much. As someone who has spent a lot of time in Edinburgh, I was surprised by how many stories and details I had never heard before. Ross clearly knows his subject and presents it in a way that keeps you engaged from start to finish. While my experience was in a professional capacity, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend HauntedBurgh to visitors and locals alike who are looking for an entertaining, atmospheric and memorable tour of Edinburgh’s darker side. — Douglas Fender, Bug Eyes Media
Enjoyable spooky history evening
Sherpa511453,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We ended up booking this fairly last minute and were the only group on the tour. Ross was super enthusiastic and engaging and we had a great time hearing all the spooky stories. It wasn’t a ton of walking so that was appreciated (only one section with stairs I think), and we still hit quite a few interesting sites. Highly recommend for fans of the “horrible histories” series!
Spooky tour with amazing guide Ross
Explorer737834,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour! Amazing guide Ross with great stories that he delivers in a wonderfully theatrical way. An absolute must-do!
The Best Haunted Ghost Tour in Edinburgh – Ask for Ross!
jessesA4725DD,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ross did a great job on this haunted Edinburgh tour through the historic Old Town district. The 9:00 PM start time was absolutely perfect, giving us the ultimate spooky atmosphere that ended in the cemetery well after dusk (about 90 minutes in total time). If you are looking for the best Edinburgh ghost tours, this is the one to book. Walking through the eerie, cobblestone closes at night gave us an incredible haunted Scotland experience. Ross brought the city's dark history to life, seamlessly blending folklore with the chilling vibes you want from an underground ghost tour in Edinburgh. It is an absolute must-do if you are looking for top things to do in Edinburgh at night. It’s also a great value. As tourists, we loved that Ross gave us useful, local insights into great spots and pubs to check out in between our stops and stories. He interacted amazingly well with our group of 5, making the experience feel incredibly personal. That said, I can easily see his energy and crowd work being just as effective in a much larger group. He even remembered specific details about each member of our group and called back to them throughout the night, which made the whole tour feel incredibly interactive and fun. Highly recommend!
Worth it!
liaamadiss,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was phenomenal. Ross really sold the character and made us have fun, laugh, and jump. Great value for money and perfect length of time. Thank you Ross!
Great experience
T8148XJlydiad,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ross was magical!! Came to Edinburgh with an EF group and this was a little optional we had, and our whole group went. He was SO funny and also SO informative :) 2 or 3 people interrupted our tour just to ask for his business card!!! Don’t miss it ❤️
Energetic and fun 🤩
512rhettg,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ross was amazing! It was just my wife our 2 year old and myself and he was extremely entertaining and a great storyteller! Since it was just us he even made it less scary for our 2 year old :)
There’s a fright around every corner
Curious08435958434,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of our best experiences whilst in Edinburgh. A wilder more excited tour guide, you won’t meet. Fully immersed in his craft, Ross made us understand the history and ghostly past of this beautiful city. Well done and thank you Ross.
Fun tour
sofiarR1410XS,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very funny and entertaining!!! I highly recommend it
So much fun!
Annette G,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Ross was absolutely amazing. He was full of energy and amazing stories. He was super friendly and made it an exciting experience.
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