The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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Experience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by one of the city's most infamous sons as they lead you around the dark side of the Old Town. Discover the hidden wynds (alleys) off the Royal Mile and hear some of Edinburgh’s horrifying secrets.
Then, visit what is regarded as the most haunted graveyard in the world at "Greyfriars Kirkyard." Finally, go deep underground and explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the streets. Completed in 1788, the series of chambers were used to house taverns and as storage space for illicit material, including the bodies of people killed by serial killers Burke and Hare for their medical experiments.
Journey through over 400 years of history and hear terrifying true tales of hangings, torture, murders and witchcraft. Shiver at the weird noises and unexplained smells that make an appearance after dark!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
guests should arrive 10 minutes prior to tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Edinburgh Old Town
Experience the Old town's wynd's and closes Visit the most haunted graveyard in Edinburgh Explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the city's streets
What‘s Included
Hear terrifying stories of hauntings, murders, executions and cannibalism.
6.45pm Evening tour is suitable for families.
Guide plays a real, distinct and infamous character from Scotland’s history.
Travel back in time and descend into our section of underground street.
Walk through the Old Town’s distinctive closes, wynds and secluded squares.
75 Minute evening walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults.
Visit the world-famous, eerie, unforgettable Greyfriars Kirkyard.
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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Reviews
9,282 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Explore Edinburgh’s Underbelly
Sabrina R,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dr. Knox was extremely knowledgeable and humorous! He brought Edinburgh’s historic underbelly to life. You can’t take yourself too seriously on this tour! The tour is experiential and Dr. Knox plays his character well, so have fun with it. Note: On the previous day we were late arriving to the tour due to our travel time change error, and missed the tour. They were kind enough to accommodate us the following night with no extra charge.
Top tier
276norahf,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John Kincaid was a fantastic tour guide 10/10 experience would go again lovely bloke
Disappointing and unscary
tayag2026,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Tour guide was lovely and very knowledgeable however we felt we didn’t get what we were hoping and felt the tour was very short and came to an abrupt end. We assumed we’d go underground through tunnels but went into 2 underground rooms and then told we were done. Disappointed with the length and the attraction but our guide John was lovely
John is a 10/10 Host
Alex H,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our host, John, was absolutely amazing - we prebooked and attended to be met by John, and he was absolutely amazing, he embodies the energy and puts it across perfectly. I would absolutely recommend this.
Not a fairy fan
Jessica B,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Boring, not enough story telling, excitement or anything worthwhile to recommend. IMPORTANT: It is also very dark in the cemetery, several ppl stumbled/tripped (you can just walk this yourself for free - flash light on)z Instead: ask ChatGPT for history and walk the graveyard. You’ll get the same experience.
Perfect tour for a winter night.
328gillianm,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very interesting and enjoyable. Good group size. Guide John was very good.
Entertaining and fun...
jgerard00,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I liked it and it was very entertaining. The Alison Pearson guide is excellent and keeps the group very attentive to the activity. In addition to being a witch or sorceress she knows how to tell the stories of Edinburgh and its attractions despite being a very old city...
The best tour !!
Trail45377005205,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time on this tour !! Lafayette was amazing. It was interactive, funny but also spooky. I got called a thief and had my ear “nailed” to a wall. 10/10 would recommend and hope you get Lafayette if you book !!
Spooky ghost tour
480maireadm,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Robbie Diggs is excellent 👌 we had a great time on the tour, Robbie is engaging and funny and has so much knowledge. Thank you for a wonderful spooky time.
Quirky, funny and informative
whatsa2026,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Frederick Knox. Quirky, informative and very funny! As a birthday present it went down very well with our daughter, we had a lot of fun! Thank you!
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