Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
Overview
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1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
As darkness falls, and the witching hour creeps ever closer, join us for a spine tingling, late night, 80 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and underground. The often brutal past of Scotland’s capital creates a wholly unique, grand but somewhat unsettling atmosphere which lends itself to evening ghost tours. Let one of our costumed guides, playing an infamous, historical character, lead you through the Old Town’s winding closes, show you the notoriously haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard and reveal one of Edinburgh’s darkest secrets – the underground vaults that snake beneath the city. Hear gory, but always entertaining and revealing, tales of ghosts, torture, executions, murder, cannibalism and witchcraft. The scares on this tour do not depend on jump scares or cheap tricks but good storytelling.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Ideal for fans of ghost stories and other tales of the supernatural.
Well trained, enthusiastic costumed guide playing a character.
Given the late start and subject matter this tour isn’t suitable for children or the fainthearted.
80 minute tour of the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults.
Late night start time helps create a spooky atmosphere.
Vivid, bloodcurdling accounts from Edinburgh’s history.
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
City of Edinburgh Tours
Not for the faint hearted
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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
Reviews
1,360 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hard to find.
Rebecca Y,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
1.00The operators don’t reply to you when you message them and are hard to contact. Don’t book unless you know you can easily find where the tour begins. Tried to find our way and was a little bit late because of this and then attempted to find the tour guide and got even more lost. Rather annoyed.
It felt a little rushed...
TONY E,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00It felt a little rushed and I was expecting to get to see more of the vaults it was a interesting time with a lot of good information
We had Lafayette as our...
Anna H,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had Lafayette as our guide and he was phenomenal! Had amazing knowledge of the paranormal world of Edinburgh and great humour. Seriously never laughed that much, a big highlight of our trip!
We thought it would be...
David F,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00We thought it would be more about the paranormal and be more under ground but we still had a good time
Lafayette is better than Casper.
Brendan S,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing interactive experience with bumps, chills & thrills. My guy Lafayette brings down the house with his near perfect performance. The only thing missing was him disappearing into thin air or dissolving into oblivion at the conclusion of our amazing tour. Thank you for making my night. Live always Australia 💜
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Operated by City of Edinburgh Tours