Edinburgh's Haunted Vaults: A Ghostly Experience

Join a 5-star small group tour of Edinburgh’s haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. Experience ghostly tales in daylight. Limited to 18 people.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercat Cross - Starting point for the tour.
  • Edinburgh Old Town - Discover authentic tales of murderers, vagrants, and the spirits that might still linger. Walk softly…
  • Mercat Tours - This is not your typical haunted tour — it’s a memorable journey into Edinburgh’s eerie history.
    Perhaps a cold breath will brush the back of the neck,…
What's Included
  • Small group experience
  • Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • Award-winning local storytellers
  • TourTalk radio receiver for immersive storytelling
Additional Information

Explore the depths beneath Edinburgh and uncover the city’s most haunted underground vaults — a mysterious realm of shadows and secrets, the Blair Street Underground Vaults, accessible exclusively through Mercat Tours. This captivating ghost tour provides a thrilling insight into the true stories of Edinburgh’s sinister past.
Forget about artificial…

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.

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Sarahhx8683nb
May 10, 2025
Scary Good! - Shannon was a great guide during the Doomed, Dead, Buried Tour. She enthusiastically led us through 900 years of ghost history and didn't lose any of us (in the vaults, or following her story telling). It was lots of fun and I'm looking forward to the next tour!
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Zandra33
May 9, 2025
Do it or You'll be Haunted - I've been on many tours, but nothing quite like this! This storytelling adventure through the most haunted place in the United Kingdom was truly the best experience I've had. Coming all the way from NYC, I can confidently say this is a must-do. I'd recommend it to anyone—seriously, I might be a little pushy about it! If you’re lucky enough to join a tour led by Naeve, you’re in for a treat. She is a brave and fearless leader who will guide you through the underground vaults with such passion. The ambiance created by the candlelight enhances the entire experience, making it feel hauntingly magical. The group size was just right, allowing for an intimate experience without feeling overcrowded. And let’s not forget about the drinks—they were fantastic! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey. You won't regret it!
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G7421rwkatherinek
May 9, 2025
Highly recommend! - Our tour guide Shannon was so animated and such a great story teller. A great tour and would highly recommend to all. Would do again.
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Footprints619432
May 8, 2025
History comes alive - The actual place itself and the history behind it. The guide was very informative and her speaking in various roles added to the experience. I think people who love history will enjoy it
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Jessrv8320co
May 7, 2025
Michael made our evening! - Our tour guide, Michael, is an excellent storyteller!! We got to hear stories of the city and poke around the catacombs lit by candlelight. It was a fun and memorable experience!
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S885wugracet
May 5, 2025
would recommend for couples a day groups - I went with school and it was great watching my class mates and teachers get scared. The tour guide was Mike and he was a great story teller and a bit of a spooky bloke.
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218jennj
May 3, 2025
Fascinating! - I'd never been into the vaults before so seeing those was *really* cool, and I loved learning about all the ghosts that live there. Our guide was very engaging. I liked that Mercat provides headphones so that you can clearly hear the guide, even aboveground on the Royal Mile. We turned out to be a small group, which was also nice since we could all see and fit easily in the rooms. Will definitely be going again on my next visit!
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Terrytc9969ll
May 2, 2025
History lovers dream tour! - The tour was very enjoyable and our guide, Naomi, was so pleasant and knowledgeable, she was great! Very sweet personality, well suited for customer relations, and she had PHD in history level of knowledge and understanding of the history of Edinburgh and the vaults. I highly recommend the Mercat Tours, and try to get Naomi, if you can 😊
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Mlagn
May 1, 2025
Spooky - Very well organized and compelling tour. Jade, our guide, did a magnificent job: compelling and engaging storytelling, in telling us the stories of the spirits she also included the story of the historical context in which these stories took place and created an engaging and spooky atmosphere. Absolutely recommended!
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Lornatevnan
May 5, 2025
Underwhelming - To be honest I was expecting more. Whilst the tour guide was well informed and the information was quite interesting, this felt like a tourist trap. Not much walking involved and definitely not scary.
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From $37
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).