Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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
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
1,245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must see
Donna M,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very 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
5.00Our 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
5.00Great 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
5.00No one jumps out. Found the guide very realistic 17th century wench. Good Way to spend an hour. Also interesting seeing how people lived then
Everyday is a school day
Lucie P,
Dec 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00good tour well worth doing and everyday is a school day, our guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable got into character got us all laughing and interacting but in a relaxed way not a pushy way. Definitely worth doing if you want something different to add to your trip to Edinburgh. We don’t get s… faced, and you will learn about that saying !! 🤣🤣 Thank you. X
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