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1 hour 30 minutes
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Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting corpses lay below and whose names were made famous in many novels and history books, sending chills down many a reader's spine.
Then on to the infamous and haunted Niddry Street underground vaults, most haunted place in Edinburgh and probably one of the scariest in the world! Once home to the destitute, prostitutes, criminals, witches and a hell-fire club, and is possessed by something evil that awaits you
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
• Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
• Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
office hours are 10am - 5pm for all calls and emails.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Gratuities
Greyfriars Kirk
You will be guided through Greyfriars Graveyard hearing about some of it's most famous residents and the history of this burial place.
Auld Reekie Tours
See the Vaults hidden below Edinburgh's South Bridge and hear about their dark history and paranormal occurrences.
1,533 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Julia P,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
We did this tour as a family with kids aged 10 to 15, and it was a fantastic experience! Our guide was incredibly entertaining—not cheesy, but the perfect mix of spooky and fun. He had a great sense of humor and clearly knew his stuff, which made the whole tour engaging for both kids and adults. The vaults were definitely my favorite part—dark, eerie, and gave me genuine chills (in the best way!). The stories throughout the graveyard and underground were fascinating and well-delivered. Highly recommend this tour for families looking for something different and memorable.
Lucie B,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
Darren was great!!! His stories about the haunted side of Edinburgh were fascinating and he even threw in a few jump scares! We were genuinely freaked out and are still talking about this tour! Really had a great time.
Emily I,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
We had a fantastic experience with Brandon, he is a great storyteller and the graveyard and vaults were fascinating!
Tracye G,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
Do this at dusk, if doing in summer it’s cooler and wear good walking shoes. The cemetery has so much history. Ally was great and we loved it.
Paris H,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
Darran was an excellent guide! He was spooky and funny, bringing the perfect balance to this grisly tour.
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