Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise around Edinburgh’s most terrifying and impressive sights, such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Ride in a double-decker 'Routemaster' vintage bus and feel your hairs stand on end as you hear shocking tales of grisly executions, unspeakable tortures and grim grave robbers. Discover the city’s sinister side and steel yourself for some frights on board.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.

Please note that the tours are conducted in English

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Transport by Routemaster

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Edinburgh Castle

Customers will be provided with information on Edinburgh Castles spiritual and historical past.

•Admission Not Applicable

Edinburgh Old Town

Customers will be provided with information on Edinburgh Old Town's spiritual and historical past.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

2024 THE GHOST BUS TOUR

Reviews

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2,544 reviews

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Ghost Tour
Joanne,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour and our guide was hilarious. He had so many interesting/creepy stories of Edinburgh but he was also quite funny. I believe his name was Hugh. I would definitely recommend this to anybody wanting to know some of the darker history of Edinburgh.
Ghost bus tours
James L,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The ghost bus tour in Edinburgh is an excellent informative and funny tour excellent guides and drivers
Great/fun experience
Charlie B,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was very interesting and learned some spooky truths and tails about the city. I’m not of fan of anything scary this was great, not really scary… loved the stories. Great host!
Horrible
Jaime D,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
1.00
The bus host was rude, racist, and aggressive; he even caused several passengers to get off before the end of the trip.
Fun tour, enjoyed...
Kerri U,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fun tour, enjoyed learning about the history of Edinburgh and its ghost stories. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.