Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour: Spooky Exploration of the City's Haunt

Embark on a spooky exploration of Edinburgh’s haunted past on an underground ghost tour. Discover the city’s dark secrets, visit haunted locations, and hear terrifying tales of hangings, murders, and witchcraft.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - Discover the narrow alleyways and hidden courtyards of the Old Town
    Tour Edinburgh’s most eerie cemetery
    Delve into the subterranean Edinburgh Vaults under the urban thoroughfares
What's Included
  • Terrifying stories of hauntings and historical crimes
  • Family-friendly tour at 6.45pm
  • Guided by a character from Scotland’s notorious past
  • Journey underground into historical streets
  • Explore the Old Town’s hidden closes and squares
  • 75-minute exploration of Edinburgh’s ghostly vaults
  • Visit the infamous Greyfriars Kirkyard
What's Not Included
  • None
  • No under 5s
Additional Information

Embark on a chilling ghost tour of Edinburgh, acclaimed as the planet’s most haunted metropolis, and be unnerved by one of the city’s notorious natives guiding you through the grim corners of the Old Town. Unearth the tucked-away wynds (lanes) just off the Royal Mile and uncover the grotesque secrets of Edinburgh.
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Location
124 High St
High Street
Old Police Box in front of StarBucks
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stephen
Nov 16, 2025
A laugh and very entertaining! - A fantastic and animated tour by Mr John Kincaid! Lots of really interesting information about the dark history of Edinburgh!
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Helencv7018gd
Nov 15, 2025
David Rizzio was fab! - A fantastic tour with David Rizzio. Full of information, gory details and storytelling: complimented by humour and personality!
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Garethn459
Nov 15, 2025
Ghost Tour - Really entertaining and engaging. Lafayette was incredibly funny, and gave the tour effortlessly, teaching us all something new. 10/would recommend, although if did an ear due to stealing a loaf!
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Dalilahi2023
Nov 15, 2025
Spooky and fun times! - This tour was a spooky fun time! Fredrick Knox was an especially fun, charismatic, and hilarious tour guide. The story telling was very fun and walking around edinburgh at night and in the vaults was a cool experience.
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Q2373gmvickip
Nov 15, 2025
Yellow coat - Had a great tour, very informative and the guide Frederick kept us all captivated with his stories and never dropped character once even when we were stood in torrential rain in the graveyard.
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594siobhanr
Nov 15, 2025
For Fredrick Knox my love - Fredrick Knox, was very funny, very handsome, very informative and very handsome. Done an amazing job, unfortunately we have no photos of bruises or scratches from George to show you or else we would’ve sent them- from the girl who cried, curly hair and her mum, love you Fredrick
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Anna_v
Nov 14, 2025
Fun! - Great tour! Fredrick was so enthusiastic and funny. The tour was really informative and spooky. Highly recommend!
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947sadiam
Nov 13, 2025
Glimpse of Edinburghs History - I had a wonderful time with my sister and the tour guide was absolutely engaging. The walk in the grave was difficult just from how dark it was but nothing a good pair of boots can’t do. Our guide had excellent projection and vocal range in storytelling. It felt like we were in a play! The outfit although not his color, added more to the experience.
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M9092hrhilaryc
Nov 13, 2025
Entertaining evening - Fabulous, really informative and entertaining. The weather was not kind but Agnes, our guide was undaunted. Would heartily recommend as an insight into the darker side of Edinburgh's history
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Jarit684
Nov 13, 2025
Dr Know - The tour with Dr Know was amazing! Would recomend it to everyone! Great historie lesson of Edinburgh I also fell in love with him, love you knoxie xxx ;)
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).