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Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

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Join us for a darkly entertaining, but family friendly, afternoon jaunt through the Old Town of Edinburgh and one of its famous underground vaults. Let one of our enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides, dressed in period costume, lead you through this historic neighbourhood while sharing some fascinating tales from the more bloody side of Scotland’s past, involving murder, bodysnatching, witchcraft and even cannibalism. For the second half of the tour descend into our exclusive section of underground and explore its intriguing but sinister haunted chambers.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No children under 5.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Visit the South Bridge vaults, find out how they came to be and what may dwell within them

Walk the labyrinthine, beautiful and wholly unique closes of the Old Town and discover their sometimes tragic but always interesting past.

Due to an afternoon start and a lighter tone, these tours are suitable for children.

Led by a guide playing a real individual from Edinburgh’s history and dressed in clothes suitable for that person’s era.

A 60-minute long walking tour of the Old Town and Underground vaults.

What To Expect

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City of Edinburgh Tours

Edinburgh with the fascinating Old Town and mysterious vaults.

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Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

Reviews

4.79

1,277 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Creepy but Awesome

    Anita R,

    Aug 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A great way to get some underground history of the tunnel and Frederick was our guide and did an excellent job

  • Must see

    Donna M,

    Aug 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good. Kept in character. Had to keep waiting for me as I have mobility issues. Really enjoyed it

  • Funny tour with an excellent guide

    Marianna B,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was very funny, told a lot of hidden stories of Edinburg and made some jokes with the quests too. We loved it and made us feel very cheerful.

  • ghost tour fun

    michele b,

    Mar 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour guide.. very infiormative. entertaining even in the rain. tour guide knew her stuff and made it interactive

  • Edinburgh underground experience and ghost hunt

    Graham L,

    Jan 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    No one jumps out. Found the guide very realistic 17th century wench. Good Way to spend an hour. Also interesting seeing how people lived then

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4.79
1,277 reviews
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