Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

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

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

Royal Mile

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

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Visite des fantômes en françai

Ghost Tour in English

Deutsche Gruseltour

Reviews

4.91

709 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

677

Joe was a fun and...
Claire N,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Joe was a fun and energetic guide who told great stories. Very entertaining and interesting night out.
Great tour
jasminehP8716HD,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ignas was a fantastic guide and made the tour very enjoyable. I’ve lived in Edinburgh 2 years and learnt a lot on this tour. Would recommend!
Ghost tour in November : a must
33emelinem,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ignas was a great guide. Being able to visit all these places at night was magical, specially the graveyards. My boyfriend and I had a great experience! 100% would recommend!
Great tour guide
wbain169,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour around the old town and grave yards tour guid was very knowledgeable and funny woll recommend this tour and tour guide.
Spectacular or ghostly
stellina777,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
You can't go to Edinburgh and not do this tour. I recommend it because beyond the theatrical aspect, the guide explains many things from the historical point of view of the city, tells stories that really happened and facts that are sometimes really gruesome but necessary to better understand the past of the city and probably also makes you understand why the feelings of Edinburgh transmits you
Discovering Edinburgh in other ways
274tata,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this tour, very interesting and curious! Our guide Valentina (Maria Stuarda) accompanied us on this tour with fascinating explanations and stories about both ghosts and Scottish traditions and superstitions, thank you very much for making us live Edinburgh differently and thanks to your professionalism and sympathy!!
It was a really...
Jennifer A,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a really interesting and entertaining tour. Niamh was a great tour guide. FYI you do go up a hill.
Great tour with Niamh
L5772ZGcharliev,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the Ghost tour in November and it was really cold, so the weather really was wording for this tour. We had the tour with Niamh and it was great. She knows great stories and we actually saw a ghost…
Great tour!
ren emD3573CA,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Niamh was really great! Never been able to keep my attention on anything for two hours but we were hanging on her lips. Recommended!!
Spooky vibes
mariehD8642MG,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was very fascinating and creepy had a great time. We went through 2 graveyards and other sights all with very interesting back story’s worth doing!!