Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

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Overview

Available languages

German
English

1 hour 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and the doctors who tried to cure them with bird masks.

Dicover about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.

We will also show you some nice views across Edinburgh whilst talking about a particularly dark chapter in the city’s history, the burning of witches and warlocks , and we will see if any of those who do this tour would have ended up on those bonfires.

Learn more about Scotland’s mythical site and the Scottish faeries.

All this mystery and mysticism that surrounds Edinburgh for decades attracts hundreds of tourists to the city wanting to know what happened in these centuries, are you going to miss it?

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tour Guide

Coffee and/or Tea

What To Expect

1

Old Calton Burial Ground

We will talk about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Royal Mile

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Ghost Tour in English

Deutsche Gruseltour

Reviews

4.91

599 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Very informative and...

    Sheila P,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative and entertaining. Jen is a wonderful storyteller. Each stop was a well-chosen location.

  • Very interesting and entertaining

    Thomas A,

    Sep 19, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Very interesting and entertaining but not creepy. Cathrine was very humorous and achieved through many interesting anecdotes that the tour felt very entertaining.

  • Nice guided tour

    Robin D,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Good guidance (the tour guide Jule did a good job!) You can do it. Although more informative than creepy, but therefore not bad.!

  • Ghost

    Christian D,

    Aug 2, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Almost no sightseeing, a fairy tale lesson with a long walk The money was not well spent. HG Christian

  • Joe was a great tour...

    Lara P,

    Jul 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Joe was a great tour guide, he was a local and had lots of great stories and tales to tell from years gone by.

From £18.00

4.91
599 reviews