Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh
Overview
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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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Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eerie Stories
Denise R,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide was passionate and knowledgeable. He was a great story teller and made the tour fun. I would highly recommend this tour.
I missed the tour :-(
Lea E,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00I rated it 5 stars because I was a no show due to jet lag and I was in hotel asleep and missed it. :-(. Next time I am here!!
Great first day tour
Jacob T,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kieran was an awesome guide. Though the tour travels through busy areas, Kieran took us to the quiet spots to tell the stories and envisage the storied past of Edinburgh. A keen mix of history and mystery that energized both my wife and I, after our long first day travels, had me asking a series of questions and considering all the possibilities about paranormal stories and where they come from. Thanks again to Kieran for an excellent time and know that I'll be looking to see what other experience offerings there may be in the future!
Best tour guide
Linda B,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide Kieran was awesome!! He was friendly took a couple of our concerns into consideration and very knowledgeable.
A memorable experience, highly informative and exciting!
Elli L,
Oct 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00I got everything I was looking for in a Dark History & Ghost tour, and 10 times more! Kieran is a super guy. His storytelling is immersive, compelling, suspenseful, yet never over-the-top. He does not shy away from the grisly details of tortures, public executions, hauntings, body snatchings, and sprinkles some lovely bits of gallows humour and sarcasm here and there. The stories are presented with careful attention to historic detail, and he gives an engaging, sensitive account of the political, religious and social dynamics of Scotland. He is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge, and was happy to answer my questions about ghost hunting and more. I felt so welcomed, had so much fun and I learned so much! 10000% recommend. Thanks for having me, Kieran!
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