Explore Edinburgh and the haunted underground vaults of Blair Street on this 2-hour small-group guided walking tour, ending with a drink at Megget’s Cellar.
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Head on a 2-hour guided ghost tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town, hear about witchcraft and torture, and then enjoy a glass of whisky or beer as you listen to ghost stories.
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Learn about mob riots at Mercat Cross, witch trials at the Edinburgh Castle esplanade, and ghost encounters in the depths of the Blair Street Underground Vaults.
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Visit Megget’s Cellar for an intimate candlelit ghost storytelling session with a whisky, beer, or soft drink to calm your nerves.
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2-hour guided walking tour of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
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Entry to the Blair Street Underground Vaults
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Expert English-speaking guide
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A glass of Ballantine's Finest Scotch Whisky, Skeleton Blues hazy IPA, or Scottish-made soft drinks at Megget’s cellar
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Small group of max 18 people
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Audio device
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Step into Edinburgh’s scary past on this underground ghost tour, where chilling tales and a glass of whisky in a candlelit cellar await.
Getting started
Meet your guide in Old Town Edinburgh, where you’ll join fellow thrill-seekers. Your guide, dressed in a traditional cloak, will provide a brief introduction before introducing you to the city's haunted history.
What to expect
Blair Street Underground Vaults & Old Town
Follow your cloaked storyteller through the streets of Old Town, where medieval closes and wynds hide dark secrets. As you venture underground into the Blair Street Vaults, hear chilling stories of witchcraft, torture, and ghosts that haunt these chambers.
Megget’s Cellar
End your tour in a candlelit cellar, where you can enjoy a dram of Ballantine's Finest Scotch Whisky, Skeleton Blues hazy IPA or a Scottish-made soft drink, while absorbing the eerie atmosphere. As you settle in at the candle-lit cellar, you will hear more ghost stories that will chill even your bones!
Exploring with a guide
With immersive storytelling and an audio device to block out everything else, your guide brings Edinburgh’s ghostly past to life, recounting gruesome tales of mob riots at Mercat Cross, eerie folklore, and paranormal encounters. With a small-group setting, you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience, with the opportunity to ask questions and engage with your guide in real time.
Features
Blair Street Underground Vaults: Explore hidden vaults beneath Edinburgh, once home to the city's poorest and now known for ghostly activity.
Mercat Cross: Discover the historical significance of this marketplace, where public punishments and Edinburgh Mob riots once unfolded.
Wrapping up
Conclude your journey in Megget’s Cellar with a whisky, beer, or soft drink. From here, you’re free to continue exploring Edinburgh’s haunted sites or unwind with more tales over a drink.
What’s not allowed
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Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Mercat Cross.
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Address: High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom.
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