Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Dive into the city's mysteries, legends and infamous murders!
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117 Ratings
Edinburgh
Uncover the dark secrets of Edinburgh on a thrilling ghost tour. Explore the city's haunted alleys, learn about the Black Death, serial killers, and witch burnings. Don't miss out on this mysterious and mystical experience!
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old Calton Burial Ground - We will talk about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.
  • Royal Mile - Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh
What's Included
  • Experienced local tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Explore the narrow lanes where the inhabitants of the 17th century Edinburgh resided, focusing particularly on their demise during the Plague, and the medics who endeavored to treat them adorned in bird masks.

Unearth details about the dead, dive into the illegal trade of corpses from the 19th century as well as notorious murderers, William Burke and William Hare. Our journey will take us to Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.

Additionally, marvel at the picturesque sights of Edinburgh while discussing the grim period in the city’s past - the incineration of witches and warlocks, and speculate on whether any of our tour participants would have met the same fate.

Uncover more about Scotland’s mythical locale and the Scottish faeries.

All these enigmatic and mystical elements that have pervaded in Edinburgh for years draw innumerable tourists to the city, eager to understand the happenings of these eras, don’t you want to be one of them?

Location
351 High St
High Street
We will be at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral and in front of the souvenir shop THISTLE DO NICELY. LOOK BLACK UMBRELLA!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sskurian
Mar 31, 2024
Awesome tour with Niamh - One of the best walking tours ever and the whole credits goes to Niamh. Funny, eloquent, knowledgeable and engaging! Loved every second of it on a cold, raining winter night. I would have quit in the first 5min if it was someone else!
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Andreagu9475iu
Mar 26, 2024
Wonderful tour with Lorena - We have done the feee Tour of the mysteries with Lorena and it has been delightful. We found the curiosities of the city interesting and how well he told us about them.
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509brigidk
Mar 26, 2024
Great Ghoulish Tour - Really amazing tour, learned so much about the city! The stories were great, spooky, and informative. Would recommend to anyone who likes history and darker subject matter.
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Yves_d
Mar 25, 2024
Fantastic guide Tommy,... - Fantastic guide Tommy, really nice and instructive tour full of stories and experiences. Small group very interactive
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Kge5709th
Mar 25, 2024
Niamh was great <3 - Niamh was great, good energy and lovely! The stories were clear and captivating. Would 100% recommend :) Thank you Niamh <3
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532leaho
Mar 25, 2024
Niamh is the best :) - Niamh is the best best best best funniest, most interesting, friendliest, and most confident tour guide ever. I'd definitely come to Scotland again just to go on another tour with her :)
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Michaels102373
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide! - Nianh was amazing! Her energy, passion, and zeal was beyond reproach and honestly one of the best tour guides I have had anywhere!
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Adamds6658vh
Mar 25, 2024
Spooky and fun - Niamh was a fantastic tour guide! Very thorough and theatrical, I'd recommend her tours to anyone coming to Edinburgh!!!!!
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Colinsl4208zx
Mar 25, 2024
Ghost Tour - Nianh was amazing the tour was super fun! You get to see lots of the amazing sights of Edinburgh and also hear some great ghost stories along the way.
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324manuelae
Mar 25, 2024
Ghost tour - We had an entertaining, interesting tour with our guide Tommy. Excitingly told and understandable for everyone. We now know the undead of Edinburgh.
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