• Mercat Cross - Tour meeting point - Hear the distant sound of a rope being pulled taut, the scrape of a footstep behind you, and a crowd clamoring in the distance. Discover the dim closes and wynds of Old Town Edinburgh and learn about the notorious characters who once roamed these streets.
• Edinburgh Vaults - Immerse yourself in the eerie and chilling atmosphere of the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults, to which Mercat Tours has exclusive access. Be cautious, as those whispers you hear might not just be in your imagination…

It could be the change in temperature, the perpetual darkness, or the ever-narrowing rooms stretching beyond the faint beam of a torch or flicker of candlelight. Whatever the cause, there’s something unsettling about the Blair Street Underground Vaults — and your expert Storyteller will unveil the haunting tales on this underground Edinburgh ghost tour.

• Canongate Kirk - A walk through shadowy closes to the Canongate graveyard will lead you to the resting place of Edinburgh’s most renowned figures, many of whom met tragic and gruesome ends. Adam Smith, the father of economics; David Rizzio, confidant of Mary, Queen of Scots; and James Douglas, 3rd Marquess of Queensberry — the infamous cannibal of the Canongate.

• Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Tour Playlist
• Small group experience
• Visit to Canongate Graveyard
• Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults, the city’s deepest & largest
• Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
• Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides

• This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18

Discover the chilling and spine-tingling ambiance of the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults, exclusively accessible through Mercat Tours. Be cautious, as those whispers you hear might not be just in your imagination…

It could be related to the shift in temperature, the constant darkness, or the increasingly narrow rooms that extend beyond the dim glow of a torch or candlelight. Whatever the cause, there’s an eerie feeling about the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and your expert Storyteller will unveil the unsettling stories on this underground Edinburgh ghost tour.

Next, venture to the eerie Canongate graveyard, where the spirits of the departed linger.

During this Edinburgh underground vaults and graveyard ghost tour, you’ll encounter numerous stories of sinister acts and ghostly apparitions in the very locations where they transpired.

Embark on a journey into Edinburgh’s history, engaging all the senses to craft a truly unforgettable experience that lingers long after your visit.

• Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.

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