Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mind-chilling Underground Vaults Trip with Free Drink

Experience the chilling Edinburgh Ghost Tour, exploring the underground vaults and hearing blood-curdling stories from an award-winning storyteller. Enjoy a free drink in a candlelit cellar. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercat Cross - Immerse yourself in the echoes of a once-vibrant crowd, clamoring for the fate of two men. Join the “Edinburgh mob,” which historically surged in riot past the Mercat Cross, our meeting point for the evening.
  • Edinburgh Old Town - Discover chilling stories of witchcraft, torture, and restless spirits as you explore medieval…
What's Included
  • Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • Small group experience
  • Multi-sensory tours with master Storyteller guides
  • Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh through TourTalk audio devices
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

The evening kicks off with a leisurely walk through the shadowy closes and wynds of Old Town Edinburgh, leading to the eerie Blair Street Underground Vaults, where the aromas and echoes of history come to life. The night concludes in a cozy, candlelit cellar with a glass of Scotch whisky and an evening filled with ghostly tales.
Experience chilling…

Location
Mercat Cross
High Street
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sarahfp4317cd
Mar 18, 2026
Brilliant experience - Booked the tour on the day (St Patrick’s Day) directly with Mercat. Brilliant from start to finish. Equipment check completed and introductions made within the group to “break the ice” and then we were on our way with the lovely, knowledgeable and humorous Linda. We felt fully immersed in the stories and the two hours passed in a flash! Fully recommend. Thank you, Linda and the rest of the tour group.
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Samhh8843mq
Mar 17, 2026
Great! - Great experience would recommend to anyone looking for something spooky in Edinburgh
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Grandet2026
Mar 3, 2026
A night walk in dark vaults - We had a wonderful nightly journey through some creepy and gothic Edinburgh' stories and underground, wandering in haunted dark vaults. Sarah has been a terrific and engaging guide, a great storyteller.
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Chrishw4622kd
Mar 3, 2026
Great tour - Great experience well delivered by Sarah, ears still ringing from her screams
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R7030kijimm
Feb 17, 2026
Worth the money - Very entertaining and informative 2 hours with Kirsty.
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Go47911490883
Feb 14, 2026
To feel the spirit of the city - One of the most memorable experiences of my trip. The tour takes you beneath the city streets into old vaults and underground spaces, where you learn about Edinburgh’s darker history, with eerie stories that perfectly match the city’s gothic character. Walking through those narrow stone rooms really makes you feel the weight of the past and helps you connect with the true spirit of the city. Our guide, Sarah, was excellent: clear, engaging, and very good at storytelling! She added the right dramatic touch to make the experience immersive. Overall, it’s a fantastic way to step into the soul of Edinburgh and see a different side of the city. Highly recommended.
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Rustyo11
Feb 13, 2026
Great family ghost/history walk - This tour was a great couple of hours learning about the history of the vaults and the people that lived in the city . Linda was an excellent guide, very engaging and a great storyteller. Highly recommend.
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Ambassador701503
Feb 13, 2026
Ghost and Ghouls with Linda!! (Best Tour Guide Ever!) - We traveled from Aberdeen to visit mercat tours and we selected an evening with ghost and ghouls, our tour guide Linda was phenomenal explaining Scottish history, she really knows her stuff and made it a very fun experience with lots of laughs. I would recommend this tour and Linda the tour guide to anyone!!. Lots of love,see you again Leo and Andrea x
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Melanieck900iu
Feb 11, 2026
Excellent - Highly recommended. Marina was a fabulous guide.
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Wander32112653407
Feb 11, 2026
The best tour guide and tour in Edinburgh for Dark History - Linda was an absolutely amazing guide! This woman needs her own YouTube podcast! *Hint *Hint The whole family enjoyed every moment! The vaults were fascinating and the evening was ended with a dram of whiskey and ghost stories! 10/10 definitely recommend!
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From $41
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).