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 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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Transport by Routemaster

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

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Reviews

4.33

2,748 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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this ghost bus tour is...
Ian L,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
this ghost bus tour is aimed at children even the 9pm tour. The stories were all poorly presented, the stories about real places around Edinburgh skipped over in favour of a fake ghost on the bus. I would only book again if I was taking 10 year olds, definitely not for adults.
Fantastic - theatrical AND educational.
alexiI4439PW,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous and theatrical from start to end. Well worth the ticket price. You also get to see so much of the city even if you’re not into “horrible history”.
Family fun
Inspire43140565536,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Did it tonight. The experience was great for a young family. Hugh the conductor was the star of the show with the bus driver Angus a great sidekick. We had a 11 and 9 year old and they loved it but yougest got a bit scared. If you want a different view of the city with some spooky humour and a great price. Only thing i would say its hard to see the places at night. But great fun for a family outing and a drink in local pub after from one of the stories.
Tommy Terror
Odyssey816443,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tales of Edinburgh. Tommy terror was a great host. Fun. Night out for all the family. Lively scenic route around Edinburgh.
Spooky comedic ghost tour
Zoeandjack3123,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A brilliant tour with very enthusiastic staff ! We were promptly greeted and loaded onto the bus, the comedy factor was from the off , and with a bit of spooky sections thrown in ! We were a group of 3 adults looking for a different tour to do and got to see and hear different tales of ghosts and other spooky events throughout the city of Edinburgh Great value fun and would definitely recommend this to anyone
Very entertaining
Trek07880018226,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Living in Edinburgh for 20 years I’d never been on the ghost bus. When my friend was over we decided to go. We had a great experience. Both the guide and driver were very entertaining and learned a few ghost stories. Would recommend this.
painfully bad
G1148IFpennys,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Awful and downright odd. Stories were random and irrelevant to a ‘ghost’ tour. Seemed rushed and badly structured, switching manically from one thing to another next with little explanation. Strangest thing was a long sequence pictures of rather graphic cuts and bruises to accompany a story with no warning. Was downright weird and unnecessary for there to be so many. Hope Granny has a word with whoever plans this tour.
Ghost bus
Kimmiegill,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very knowledgeable and funny. A must. Our tour guide was brilliant, had the whole buss in stitches throughout. A very enjoyable experience.
2nd time and loved it!!!
G9109JQdeanw,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From the start Tommy Terror was brilliant , funny and very knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh and tells the story’s so well …I asked to be strangled for a funny photo and happily agreed.
amazing
chloeu590,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
it was amazing i would definitely go on it again, the staff was very nice and so were the people. it was also very funny had a few laughs and a few jumps