Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world. You would be regaled with tales of Ghosts, murders, graverobbing and bodysnatching and much more as your are guided down the cobbled streets and winding closes of Edinburgh.
This five star rated tour have left guests "Checking the shadows to make sure there is nothing hiding there" and the stories "Send chills down the spine" will you be brave enough to join your host for evening and learn the creepiest tales that Edinburgh has to offer.
This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 12.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for this tour is 12 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Your guide is a genuine paranormal investigator
Dark ghostly tales by a professional Storyteller
2 hour Walking Tour
We do not supply alcoholic beverages on this tour
Hotel Pickup or Drop off
What To Expect
St Giles' Cathedral
We will start the tour here where the tour guide will introduce you to the city and explain about one of the most infamous buildings in the old town. They will then tell you stories of Edinburgh's form of entertainment. You will also be able to visit the famous Heart of Midlothian.
Mercat Cross
Here you will learn about the gruesome time that the people of Edinburgh would partake in as well as what life was like for the people living in the city during the 17th Century. You will find out about one of Edinburgh's most infamous streets which is riddled with dark history and ghost stories alike.
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Reviews
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour with a...
Oliver C,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with a great guide. Fascinating stories about the history of the city and spooky tales of the paranormal that still haunt the streets today! 100% recommend!
Amazing ghost tour in Edinburgh!
sarapL706SP,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kieran was an entertaining, educational, and dare I say eerie guide for our Dark History and Ghost Tour in Edinburgh on the afternoon of Halloween. I spent a long time doing research on which tour we should choose based on other reviews and settled on Eerie Earth because of the smaller group size, comments that it was informative without being theatrical, and the fact that the guide is an actual paranormal investigator. I can confidently say I made the best choice! Kieran’s telling of the tales was enticing without being over the top, and he worked in quite a few moments for laughs along the way. We were also happy to support a local guide who runs his own business rather than some of the larger tour companies. Kieran is definitely passionate about promoting other local businesses and recommends additional tours, sites, bars and cafes, etc. My only wish is that we had an opportunity to talk more about his own paranormal investigations, but there wasn’t enough time!
Scary, Gruesome and Fascinating - a Wonderfully Thrilling & Chilling Tour. Not to miss!!!
Sonia D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kieran is a masterful storyteller and this tour was one of the most enjoyable I’ve been on! He combines a rich knowledge of the city with a keen ability to weave a chilling or gruesome tail. Doing this tour on Halloween night was an extra bonus. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in history, the paranormal, or the spookier aspects of life!!
Surely the best tour in Edinburgh
W7131MVrichardc,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved the experience. Kieron was so knowledgeable about Edinburgh, he’s clearly been doing this for years and was able to pivot quickly between stories with skill and humour. His passion for the city and its dark history was very impressive. Pick this tour out of the them all. You won’t regret it.
Best tour in Edinburgh
Yannis B,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very intresting , friendly and likeable tour guide ! We spent Halloween’s evening discovering the history and myths of the city . An unforgetable experience that was both educating and fun :) Thank you so much again !
Great tour!
U5879CDadame,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really great tour with a great blend of history and folklore. We had a really fun time! 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Fantastic tour. Friendly, fun and dark.
chrislJ2344CN,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you would like a friendly tour guide with a good sense of humour and excellent historical knowledge, this is the tour for you. He quickly put everyone at ease before he embarked on the stories of Edinburgh’s dark past. We were in Edinburgh for a few more days, which gave us opportunity to delve deeper into the history of the city he taught us. Fabulous. Thank you for a great tour. We particularly loved learning about where certain phrases originated (not giving anything away here).
A great tour
BethL589,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour, the guide was lovely and clear in his stories. Not too much uphill walking as I have mobility issues. Would recommend a fun night out.
Great experience!
timvW4563XV,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We've had a great experience with Kieran leading us along with the grim tales of the dark history that Edinburgh carries with itself. Very recommended!
Really good tour
Passenger60448874544,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really nice tour! The guide was very enthousiastic and it was encredibly interesting hearing about Edinburgh's dark past
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