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-boisterous 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 candlelit cellar with a glass of Scotch whisky and an evening filled with ghostly tales.
Experience chilling stories of…

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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Sharon_k
May 10, 2025
Worth your time! - Great experience, ghost stories without the cheesy gimmicks. Our guide Mike was very knowledgeable, and entertaining as well.
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Elizabethmv7721kd
May 2, 2025
Great Stories! - Michael was an excellent host. His passion and love for the city, it's history and the stories of its past inhabitants is amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed all his stories.
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Lianaf403
May 1, 2025
Spooky, Informative and Fun!!! - Our guide Naeve was amazing. She has an incredible knack for captivating story-telling. She sets the scene so well and takes you back in time. There were a variety of stories in a variety of locations. Tips: Dress for the weather as you do spend about 45 mins above ground, watch for uneven ground and low lighting in the vaults. Everyone has a different capacity for these things, but I don't think it was overly scary or too intense. Some gruesome and eery details sprinkled throughout. Overall, very entertaining, would highly recommend!
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M3159thfernandod
Apr 30, 2025
Thrilling experience in Edinburgh - I love every second Michael was our guide and he was very entertaining and informative. His story telling made you feel you were a part of the story Highly recommend
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Denise
Apr 30, 2025
Great way to see the Underground. Loved the Q&A and drink at the end. - We had a great time on this tour. Michael was our guide and he was a wonderful storyteller. We enjoyed hearing the history of the area and exploring the vaults below the city. Michael was a wealth of knowledge about ghosts and hauntings.
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Denise_g
Apr 30, 2025
Great tour to see the underground - We had a great time on this tour. Michael was our guide and he was a wonderful storyteller. We enjoyed hearing the history of the area and exploring the vaults below the city. Michael was a wealth of knowledge about ghosts and hauntings. Drinks and chat at the end of the tour was a wonderful idea!
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Like_nice_things
Apr 27, 2025
Ghost Tour - Micheal was a brilliant, engaging guide and a great performer. Would recommend without hesitation! He really brought the city, cellars & ghosts to life.
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821mikav
Apr 25, 2025
Ghosts are real? - Very nice and funny tour with Mike. He was very colourful in his describe of the ghosts and the history of edinburgh. He made us laugh he made us scared 😱
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Andyc742617000027
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent ghost tour including underground vaults - Fantastic tour brought to life by our excellent tour guide Michael. He obviously enjoys presenting the tour, is very knowledgeable on the subject and keeps the whole group engaged throughout the tour. The use of individual headphones is a great idea that ensures that everyone can hear the commentary even when walking through the narrow closes of Edinburgh. Highly recommended.
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Jenniferlk9000nc
Apr 13, 2025
A must do in Edinburgh - We did the evening of ghosts and fouls tour last night, our guide Michael was absolutely brilliant and made the whole experience so much fun and very very entertaining, he really knew his history!
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From $42
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).