City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour
Overview
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1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour leads you through Edinburgh's fascinating past and into a locked section of Greyfriars Kirkyard infamously known as the Covenanter's Prison.
This is the lair of the 'Mackenzie Poltergeist', regarded as the best documented supernatural case of all time. An encounter with the poltergeist is said to be the highlight of the Haunted Graveyard Tour, with hundreds of people claiming to have been attacked by the entity. And only City of the Dead has the key!
• 80 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's most haunted locations, led by a local expert guide.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Language: English only
Age: Minimum 12
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local, expert guide
Transportation to/from attractions
What To Expect
Greyfriars
All tours last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes and leave from the "Tree of the Dead" located outside St Giles Cathedral on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Each guide is a local expert on Edinburgh's fascinating and horrifying history, with their own unique style and delivery so no two tours are ever the same. Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour meanders through the labyrinth of Edinburgh's closes and alleyways before entering Greyfriars Kirkyard, the world's most haunted site! We finish the tour ends inside the Covenantor's Prison, a locked section of a 16th Century walled cemetery. Thought to be the world's first concentration camp, this is the lair of the 'Mackenzie Poltergeist', the best documented supernatural case of all time. Since City of the Dead has the only access to the Prison, we have been able to record all of the 'attacks' on visitors there. So far there have been over 900 - including 180 people who have been knocked unconscious. Can cause physical and mental distress. You join us at your own risk.
Options
Graveyard Tour
Reviews
210 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No show
Michelle F,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
1.00We showed up and waited. They never did. There was no phone number to call. The returned my email the next day to let me know they had cancelled our tour. They never contacted me. I had to go back through Viator to get refunded. Would not recommend this company.
Excellent tour, guide Gerry was amazing!
Carolee W,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide Gerry was an amazing, animated storyteller, who brought the history of the graveyard to life. Highly recommend this tour.
Excellent job Ross!
Nicole K,
Jul 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00Even though our tour was on a cold, wet, rainy, windy ‘Scottish’ July night, Ross made our tour excellent! He did a great job of getting to know each person and introducing the groups so we made friends along the way. Although I didn’t get any paranormal experiences, the history was great and the stories were brought alive by Ross. Bravo!! I hope to come back one day with more ‘paranormal enthusiasts’ from the US 👻
I would recommend the tour to people who love a great ghost story!!!
Tom M,
Jul 27, 2022
- Viator
5.00Storytelling was fantastic!!! Our guide was a great host!! Great information about haunted Edinburgh!!
Amazing
Leah H,
Aug 11, 2021
- Viator
5.00Highly enjoyed ourselves. It was really interesting to hear the history of the graveyard. Our tour guide grant was extremely entertaining. Would definitely recommend!
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