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Feel the chill of the night down your spine as you embark on an unnerving after-dark, adults-only journey across Edinburgh’s haunting past.
- Go on an adults-only small-group guided walking tour through the Old Town and underground vaults, and hear about the ghosts that may be right beside you.
- Wander the streets of Old Town and visit the infamous Blair Street Underground Vaults, where ghosts lurk. You may even feel their presence!
- Hear spine-chilling true stories of murder and their spirits told in vivid detail, making this the most graphic and unsettling ghost tour for adults only!
- 1-hour late guided walking tour at night of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
- Entry to Blair Street Underground Vaults
- English-speaking guide
- Small group of max 18 people
- Audio devices
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Step into Edinburgh’s dark past on this adults-only guided ghost tour, exploring eerie Old Town streets and descending into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults.
Getting started
Meet your guide near Edinburgh’s Old Town and get your audio devices to enhance your experience. Set off on a chilling journey through the city's most haunted location - the Blair Street Underground Vaults.
What to expect
Edinburgh’s Old Town
Wander through the cobblestone streets of Old Town as your guide recounts sinister tales of treason, torture, and murder. Explore hidden corners and hear stories of executions, secret lives, and ghostly hauntings that still linger in the city’s past. Hear about David Rizzio’s ghost, Mary Queen of Scots’ trusted advisor, who was stabbed 50 times and buried in Canongate Kirkyard.
Blair Street Underground Vaults
Descend into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, a notorious site once home to criminals and the destitute. Lit by candlelight, the underground chambers create a spooky atmosphere as your guide shares true stories of gruesome deaths and paranormal encounters. Look out for The Watcher or Mr. Boots, a tall spirit that lurks in the shadows or paces the corridors as he watches the living. You might even hear him growl a “Get out” or see marks on your skin from his touch!
Exploring with a guide
Your expert guide brings Edinburgh’s haunted history to life with immersive storytelling. Expect richly detailed, immersive storytelling as you uncover true gruesome tales of murder, treason, and hauntings. Plus, with the small group format, you'll enjoy personalized commentary and have plenty of chances to ask questions along the way.
Features
Mercat Cross & Hunter Square: Visit these sites of historic trials and executions, steeped in ghostly lore.
Blair Street Vaults: Explore these dark chambers once used for illicit activities and now rumored to be haunted.
Wrapping up
The tour concludes in the underground vaults, where you can linger briefly before emerging back into the city. From here, you're free to explore Edinburgh’s haunted landmarks at your own pace.
What’s not allowed
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 18 years.
- Do not drink alcohol before you arrive for your late-night experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- People with claustrophobia are restricted from participating in this experience.
Additional information
- Students and senior citizens aged 60 and above enjoy reduced prices on their tickets.
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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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