Doomed, Dead & Buried evening walking tour of Edinburgh
Do this because
- Explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults and the Canongate graveyard
- Delve into the terror of the city’s gruesome past
- Enjoy a personalized small-group experience with local Storyteller
- Get immersed in the past with audio guides and a live storyteller
- Have exclusive access to Edinburgh's notorious Blair Street Underground Vaults
What to expect
Explore the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults with access no other tour company can offer, then head to the Canongate graveyard, where the spirits of the dead await.
It might be something to do with the change in temperature. Or the perpetual darkness. Or the ever smaller rooms, stretching beyond the weak beam of a torch. Whatever the reason, there’s something unsettling about the Blair Street Underground Vaults – and your expert guide will reveal the troubling tales on this evening walking tour.
A walk along dim streets to the Canongate graveyard will bring you to the resting place of the city’s most famous figures: Adam Smith, the father of economics; David Rizzio, the lover of Mary Queen of Scots; and James Douglas, 3rd Marquess of Queensberry – the infamous cannibal of the Canongate. On this ghost tour you’ll enjoy plenty of tales of dastardly deeds and ghostly sightings in the atmospheric locations.
Important to know
- This tour is suitable for adults, 18+ only
- Please arrive at the meeting point (Mercat Cross, Royal Mile, EH1 1RF) at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour to allow time to check in
- Concession tickets apply to seniors (aged 65+) and students (aged 18+) with a valid student ID
- Your tour will be conducted by a live, English-speaking guide (no other language options available)
- Please note anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to join the tour
- This tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly to the weather. Sensible walking shoes are advised
- Please note only service dogs are welcome on this tour, no other pets
- The maximum number of participants is 18 people
- This tour route is partially wheelchair accessible
- Suitcases and large rucksacks are not permitted on the tour
- Visitors will be provided with audio device and headsets, or are welcome to bring their own 3.5mm jack headphones
What’s included
Audio guide
Guided walking tour
Use of equipment
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Local guide
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Mercat Tours
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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