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1 hour 15 minutes
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A daytime ghost tour for kids full of tales of stinking streets, terrible tortures and ghostly goings-on.
Listen to the distant clatter of a horse-drawn carriage as you explore a city built on witch trials, body snatching and a gruesome past of torture. Your master Storyteller will take you to the places where history lives.
To start, you’ll visit the winding closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Learn the meaning of gardyloo and hope you never hear it, grimace at the tales of Scottish witches and find out what treasure could be found buried in a 19th century graveyard (clue: it’s not gold and shiny). You’ll even hear what school children, like you, once packed in their school bags on one eventful day.
A time when living in overcrowded closes proved as frightful as the ghoulish apparitions.
Hear what jobs were available for younger members of society and get a glimpse at what a family ‘home’ might look like.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Children over 5yrs only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Small-group experience
Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
See artefacts found in Edinburgh’s secret underground vaults
Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
Due to Health & Safety, this tour is not suitable for those under the age of 5
Mercat Cross
To start, you’ll visit the winding closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Learn the meaning of gardyloo and hope you never hear it, grimace at the tales of Scottish witches and find out what treasure could be found buried in a 19th century graveyard (clue: it’s not gold and shiny). You’ll even hear what school children, like you, once packed in their school bags on one eventful day.
Royal Mile
You’ll hear all about the creepy characters lurking in the past and the hideous real history of how people lived in 19th century Edinburgh. Listen to the distant clatter of a horse-drawn carriage as you explore a city built on witch trials, body snatching and a gruesome past of torture. Your master Storyteller will take you to the places where history lives.
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Miranda C,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
Mike did an excellent job on the ghost stories tour. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. He was made sure to include the kids during his storytelling. It was easy to book, easy to find and an overall good experience.
Operated by Mercat Tours