EDINBURGH · GHOST TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 edinburgh ghost tours worth staying out late for. The walks, hauntings and after-dark crawls travellers rate the highest, with prices, run times and the guides who lead them.
An early-evening Edinburgh ghost walk through Royal Mile wynds, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and underground South Bridge vaults for spooky history.
Most Popular“Can’t express enough how much fun I had exploring Edinburgh at night with the Fairy Wife. She transported us to the 16th century with colorful and enthusiastic storytelling. Genuinely one a kind!”
Go underground on Edinburgh’s haunted vaults walk with dark history, a torture exhibition, and spine-tingling stories on a tight 1-hour tour.
“Was fun and informative. James did a great job doling information and was very funny. Enjoyed this adventure despite the rain. 🙂”
Walk Edinburgh by night through Greyfriars graveyard and South Bridge vaults, led by a funny, story-first guide. 1.5 hours.
“Our Tour guide James was so enthusiastic and knowledgable it really made the experience special. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend”
Edinburgh’s haunted underground vaults tour with a small group, real-sounding ghost stories, and candle-lit passages in 75 minutes.
“The tour is short but long enough to absorb a lot of information. 30 mins above ground walking through the Closes and a further 30 minutes underneath in the vaults. We were extremely fortunate to have a wonderful guide, Steph who was positively enlightening and interesting. I could have listened to her for hours. Thank…”
A late-night, adults-only ghost walk in Edinburgh with a costumed guide, Greyfriars graveyard stories, and South Bridge vault chills.
“The tour was not that “extreme”, and the group was to big which made it more difficult to hear what the guide was saying. The guide was nice, but we had a hard time understanding him. He even mentioned (maybe as a joke) that it was “too bad” if we could not understand him.”
Afternoon ghost tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and underground vaults. Small groups, in-character guides, creepy but family-friendly.
“The scares were good and getting a bit of the history was very informative of what it would of been like back in those days”
A 1h45 guided night walk in Edinburgh mixing legends, graveyard stories, and murder history tied to Burke and Hare near the Royal Mile.
“Joe was a fun and energetic guide who told great stories. Very entertaining and interesting night out.”
Edinburgh Witches walk: St Giles, Royal Mile, Castle views, Witches Well, Victoria Street and Grassmarket. 75 minutes, $24.96.
“Very enjoyable and informative. Juniper was entertaining, knowledgeable and passionate with lots of stories and facts. Highly recommended”
A small-group ghost tour of Edinburgh Old Town, with Blair Street Underground Vaults and a free Scotch dram at Megget’s Cellar.
“Lots of fun! Very spooky with great ghost stories. The vaults are exceptionally creepy. Enjoyed the drink at the end! Your guide Steph made it loads of fun.”
Candlelit ghost tales and Blair Street Underground Vaults on a small-group Edinburgh night walk, about 1 hour, $37.46.
“Not as advertised; really rather boring. The guide had obviously done this many, many times and had no enthusiasm.”
Small-group Edinburgh ghost tour with Blair Street vaults and Canongate Kirkyard, where theatrical storytelling turns dark history real.
“so enthrallingly entertaining and so well presented by our guide marina who gave brilliant theatrical performance combined with human stories that bring history to life--very enjoyable despite cold!”
Small-group haunted walk in Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard, ending in Covenantor’s Prison. English guide, 1h 20m, great evening value.
“This was absolutely fantastic!! It was an educational tour with a twist, our tour guide Grant was amazing! He was extremely enthusiastic, full of light and knowledge. I would highly recommend this to anybody who wants to have the adrenaline running! Grant you were superb! The tour is amazing! Thank you guys!!!”
Ghost Tour in Spanish in Edinburgh: a 1h15, small-group night walk to Greyfriars Cemetery and underground vaults with a mobile ticket.
“Muy bien contando por un guía excepcional (Deacon Brodie) ,ameno y divertido. Lo hemos pasado genial y hemos aprendido mucho sobre la vida en otras épocas en la ciudad y sus leyendas. Lo recomiendo.”
90-minute Haunted Histories walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, closes, and Greyfriars, with photo stops and ghost stories near the Writers’ Museum.
“It was freaking phenomenal! Ross is an amazing tourguide and an unparalleled narrator. We laughed. We’re in shock and would do it again any day. The story about Bobby, the late judge, the two treasonous blokes next to the cathedral, Nr. 17. All unforgettable stories. Served with a heartfelt side of Scottish humor.”
A 2-hour Italian ghost walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town and cemeteries, with spooky stories, small-group pacing, and a Calton Hill finish.
“Le aspettative erano troppo alte forse , però alle 18 , inizio del tour il sole e alto , atmosfera nulla , poi nessuna enfasi da parte della guida , raccontare la storia della città ok ma pubblicizzarlo il giro come un qualcosa di più teatrale per poi semRead more”
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