Book Edinburgh Ghost Tours & Tickets

Learn about Edinburgh’s darkest true stories, with underground vault visits and an expert storyteller.

• Everything you get: A 2-hour evening tour through the shadowy streets of Old Town and into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, local beer, or a Scottish soft drink as chilling tales continue.
• Why choose this: Offers a full evening experience with history, vaults and a drink included so you don’t miss key parts of Edinburgh’s ghostly past.

Inclusions

• 2-hour guided walking tour in the evening of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
• Entry to Blair Street Underground Vaults
• A glass of Ballantine's Finest Scotch Whisky, Skeleton Blues hazy IPA, or Scottish-made soft drinks at Megget’s cellar
• English-speaking guide
• Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers
• Transportation

• For safety reasons, guests under the age of 18 years are not allowed on the 1-hour walking tour, and guests under the age of 5 years are not allowed on the 2-hour walking tour.
• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Safety first! This experience is restricted to people with claustrophobia.
• Students and senior citizens aged 60 and above enjoy reduced prices on their tickets.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Step into the heart of paranormal activity and ghostly tales at Edinburgh’s haunted vaults on a 60-minute guided tour.

• Everything you get: A 60-minute guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s underground vaults, including a visit to a medieval torture exhibition and a former Wiccan coven site, while hearing stories of paranormal activity from your guide.
• Why choose this: Step away from the light and descend beneath the city streets into the eerie 1700s vaults rarely explored by visitors, as an expert guide reveals the haunted history hidden beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Inclusions

• 60-minute guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s underground vaults
• Visit to a medieval torture exhibition
• Viewing of a former Wiccan coven site
• Guided insights and tales of paranormal activity and ghostly apparitions

Exclusions

• Transportation to and from meeting point
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Have your tickets ready to show at the entrance.
• Consider bringing an extra layer, as tours may run in all weather conditions.

What’s not allowed

• Alcohol is not permitted on the tour, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be refused entry.
• Filming or live streaming is not permitted.

Accessibility

• This is a walking tour and may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
• Assistance animals are allowed on the tour.

Additional information

• The tour runs at 5pm and 7pm and lasts 60 minutes.
• The tour starts at 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PH and ends at 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG.
• Arrive 5–10 minutes early to ensure a timely departure.
• The tour cannot wait for latecomers, so please arrive on time.
• Tours run rain or shine, so dress appropriately.
• No toilets or toilet stops are available at the meeting point or during the tour.
• Some locations and stories may cause genuine distress for sensitive visitors.
• Children under 2 years old are not permitted on the tour.
• The tour is not recommended for children under 12 years old.
• All children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
• The maximum group size is 36 people.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Go on Edinburgh’s most spine-chilling walking tour as explore haunted vaults and medieval torture history.

• Everything you get: Step into Edinburgh’s largest haunted underground vaults, guided by expert storytellers who bring the city’s past to life. Visit a medieval torture exhibition featuring authentic instruments from German castles, and experience the paranormally active Niddry Street vaults on this 75-min tour.
• Why choose this: This is the only tour combining Edinburgh’s most extensive haunted vaults with a genuine medieval torture exhibition, strictly for thrill-seekers over 18!

Inclusions

• Access to Edinburgh’s South Bridge underground vaults
• Entry to medieval Torture exhibition
• Expert guide

What to bring

• Wear sensible, comfortable footwear suitable for walking and uneven surfaces.
• Bring a valid photo ID as this experience is strictly for guests aged 18 and above.
• Dress appropriately for warm but potentially damp underground conditions.

What’s not allowed

• Guests under the age of 18 are not permitted on this tour.
• Alcohol, drugs, and anyone under the influence of these substances are strictly prohibited and will be refused entry.
• Due to tour restrictions, your pets cannot tag along.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to climb a 2-foot step and navigate a winding staircase to access the vaults.
• The tour may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties or limited mobility.

Additional information

• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
• Photography is allowed, but guests may be asked to switch off camera lights if anyone in the group is sensitive to flash.
• Special late-night tours (11pm and midnight) are available only on select dates in October.
• There are no toilet facilities available during the tour, and no toilet breaks are scheduled.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Step into Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guide and uncover centuries of real stories, legends, and historic landmarks.

• Everything you get: A 2-hour 15-minute English-guided walking tour with a Mercat Storyteller. Stroll the Royal Mile, hear historic tales, enter Edinburgh Castle, and enjoy a 45-minute guided introduction before exploring the castle on your own.
• Why choose this: Ideal for history lovers and visitors who like in-depth walking tours. Learn how Edinburgh’s past shaped its streets, people, and iconic buildings still standing today.

Inclusions

• 90-mins walking tour of Royal Mile and Old Town
• Entry to Edinburgh Castle
• 45-min introduction to Edinburgh Castle
• Live English-speaking guide
• Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Exclusions

• Transportation between attractions
• Food and drinks

• This tour only covers the upper half of the Royal Mile.
• For safety reasons, guests under the age of 5 years are not allowed on this experience.
• Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases (30L or over) are not allowed inside the castle for security reasons.
• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Safety first! This experience is restricted to people with cardiac issues.
• Complimentary admission is offered to carers accompanying a paying visitor.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel or upon arrival at your destination.
• Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Embark on a 70-min journey through Edinburgh Dungeon, exploring its grim history guided by live actors and featuring immersive sets and brilliant special effects.
• Stand out from the crowd with unique offerings like a heart-stopping drop ride and an eerie mirror maze, exclusive to this Dungeon tour.
• Step into the chilling Torture Chamber and witness the haunting tools and methods used in the past to extract information.
• Encounter Edinburgh’s most notorious serial killers, Burke and Hare, the infamous local cannibal Sawney Bean, and the legendary witch Agnes Finnie.
• Visit Mary King’s Close and uncover the gruesome plague history. Enter the Loch Leven Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned before execution.

Inclusions

• 70-min walking tour of the Edinburgh Dungeon
• Live actors and immersive sets
• Drop ride

• Tip: Don't miss the chilling tale of Dr Knox, who used corpses from Burke and Hare for his anatomy lectures.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
• The experience is restricted to guests aged 5 and above.
• Some shows contain flashing lights and may not be suitable for visitors with photosensitive epilepsy. Please speak to a member of staff before you enter for an alternative route.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover Edinburgh’s whisky history on an Old Town guided walking tour, followed by a candlelit underground tasting.

• Everything you get: Enjoy a 2-hour guided history walk through Old Town wynds, followed by a specialist-led tasting of 4 regional whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distileries in a candlelit underground cellar. Plus, get an audio headset and a souvenir Glencairn glass.
• Why choose this: Taste 4 exclusive regional whiskies in an underground vault while hearing captivating tales of smugglers and world-famous whisky pioneers.

Inclusions

• 2-hour guided walking tour and tasting experience
• Old Town guided walking tour
• Whisky tasting in the underground Megget’s Cellar
• English-speaking guide and whisky expert
• 4 Scottish whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries
• Souvenir Glencairn tasting glass
• TourTalk audio devices with curated Edinburgh sounds

Exclusions

• Transport to and from the meeting point
• Food
• Soft drinks or additional beverages
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

• Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 18 years.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• People with cardiac issues and pregnant women are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional information

• This experience includes alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.