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Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh



This gory, graphic and spine-chilling Edinburgh ghost tour, takes you on a dark and eerie journey through Old Town’s sinister wynds and closes before descending into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults.

Hear of tales not fit for the glare of daylight — or for those under the age of 18. Descend into the sights, smells and sounds of auld Edinburgh. Perhaps most chilling of all is that these twisted tales of history at its worst are all true.

Your ghost tour begins above ground at the Mercat Cross, before making your way through the city’s narrow cobblestone streets where murders, misdeeds and mischief took place. You’ll learn about bloody plots that led to treason and torture, as well as secret lives that led to horrific deaths and tormented souls.

Pay attention to the shadows around you. Do you hear the creaking of the gallows, the shuffle of a foot, the ghostly echoes of a child's haunting song?

Is it your imagination, or did it just get a little colder? There’s an unsettling feel to our Blair Street Underground Vaults, like sinking into real history: the scent of leather, the flicker of a candle, the echo of a drip — or a footstep.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Edinburgh
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Exclusive venue
Guided tour
Local touch
Subject expert guide
Tour with Audioguide
E-Voucher
Group tour
With audioguide

Why you’ll love this…

  • Exclusive access to Edinburgh's notorious Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • An adult-only tour that uncovers most sinister tales of Old Edinburgh
  • A small group experience with local storyteller
  • Your master storyteller will reveal troubled tales, stories of murder and hangings, all in the atmosphere of the vaults
  • You'll pick out evidence of life in the distant past lurking just beyond the faint glow of your storyteller’s candlelight

Important to know

  • This tour is suitable for adults, 18+ only
  • Concession tickets apply to seniors (aged 65+) and students (aged 18+) with a valid student ID
  • Visitors will be provided with audio device and headsets, or are welcome to bring their own 3.5mm jack headphones
  • Your tour will be conducted by a live, English-speaking guide (no other language options available)
  • This tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress for the weather. Sensible walking shoes are advised
  • Please note anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to join the tour
  • Please note only service dogs are welcome on this tour, no other pets
  • Suitcases and large rucksacks are not permitted on the tour
  • The maximum number of participants is 18 people
  • This tour route is partially wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Guided walking tour
  • Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • Local guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Mercat Cross, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom

Meeting point:

The Mercat Cross is an 8 sided monument situated on the Royal Mile. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour to allow time to check in.

Provider

Mercat Tours


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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145