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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• Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death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.
1,614 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Julie M,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
This Tour was so good! Darrin was awesome and a great storyteller. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and glad we chose the after dark time. Thank-you
Mel G,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
James was an amazing tour guide. Fun and very knowledgeable. The tour was so interesting from start to finish. Loved the vaults .
Jervis H,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
Stewart was excellent, loved his dry sense of humour and he was informative and funny. Would thoroughly recommend.
Luis V,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
Nobody died. My cousin, Merlina was disappointed. We comforted her by telling that many people died previously and their tortured souls were still there
Holly H,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
Darren did a marvelous job. He told several intriguing tales from Edinburgh’s grim history and peppered it with truly terrifying ghost and supernatural stories. Highly recommend!
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