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
9,401 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank you Agnes
FarAway55173680041,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Its was great, It was very exciting and informative
Would recommend..
Amy S,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved it! John was a fantastic guide! Very interesting and got to see greyfriars graveyard and the underground’s.
Absolutely terrible
ashkell1993,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Overpriced to walk around in the rain lead by an obnoxious tour guide. Dungeons were awful. Nothing scary about the experience. Could barely hear tour guide due to large group walking in public spaces and he spoke too quickly. Tour guide Dr Knox needs a major lesson in basic human decency. He spent the whole tour insulting my appearance. I didn't find it funny. He was trying to make me the laughing stock. I didn't sign up to be insulted. It wasn't done in a funny tongue and cheek way. It was outright nasty. Save your money and go on the ghost bus instead. God awful experience.
Lafayette the Great Magician who made Nils lose his ear !
nilssX6137SF,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lafayette, was an incredible magician! He surprised us at every corner with his historical knowledge and professionalism. It was absolutely fabulous !
A spooky tour full of laughs
904braydenw,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Soldier jock made the tour even better than we could have imagined. He truly made our trip even more special and I highly recommend this tour to everyone
Edinburgh ghost tour
zaned619,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience. Soldier jock was a great guide. This is one of the best tours I've ever had
best, funny, amazing, authentic, LOVE!
DayTrip24151396977,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00solider jock might have been the best tour guide i’ve ever had and i lived all over the world, funniest most creative tour guide ever! thanks guys. will recommend to everyone! so authentic and the kilt was amazing!
Best ghost tour
susanjg2026,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic, The tour Guide James Douglus was just the most funniest guy ever, knows his stuff, I went on the 6:15pm tour and it was easy getting around.I had a brilliant time.Was very good value, would recommend you try and go with James.
Laughs and Spooks
AnandS755,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lafayette was super fun. Kept us entertained throughout. Amazing stories and trivia. Much recommended.
So coool!!!
ennik2026,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely recommend taking the later tours, made the experience extra creepy!! Really interesting and we fell in love with our guide Dr Knox! Left me wondering if I should get rid of my earrings tho… Lots of love from Finland!
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