Edinburgh
I’ve pulled together the ghost walks and underground vault tours that genuinely unsettle people. The vaults under South Bridge date to the 1780s and stay cold all year, so bring a layer. Evening tours go first.
Descend into the cryptic realm of Edinburgh's Underground Vaults Tour, where chilling secrets and eerie tales await...
Most Popular★ 4.6“Dom was a fantastic guide, engaging and knowledgeable! It was a great tour going through the vaults and I definitely recommend it.”
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11,758 reviews1 hourFrom $32by Auld Reekie Tours
Skeptical about the authenticity of The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour? Prepare to be pleasantly spooked as real historical characters guide you through Edinburgh's haunted past.
★ 4.5“Extremely enjoyable time with "the GREAT LAFAYETTE" who was a very knowledgeable tour guide, took great delight in his job, and clearly loved what he was doing. I went in expecting a bit of a silly hokey "ghost tour" and some cheap scares but did…”
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9,272 reviews1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $26.35by City of Edinburgh Tours
Hear the chilling tales of criminals, the homeless, and witches as you descend into the mysterious vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town.
★ 4.5“Nice tour , our guide was interesting and gave us an insight into Edinburghs dark past . Can recommend”
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8,506 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.29by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
Discover the hidden secrets of Edinburgh's haunted underground vaults and graveyards, where chilling encounters with restless spirits await those who dare to explore.
★ 4.6“Darren was a fantastic tour guide. Informative and very engaging.”
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6,607 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $32by Auld Reekie Tours
Traverse the shadows of Edinburgh's vaults on a Late-Night Terror Tour, where chilling secrets lurk in the darkness, waiting to be unveiled...
★ 4.6“Charlie was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and kept the tour entertaining! Would definitely recommend!”
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4,162 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $35by Auld Reekie Tours
Brace yourself for an eerie adventure on the Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour, where comedy and horror blend in a way that will leave you...
★ 4.4“We had Tommy Terror as our guide and he was a funny man. The tour itself was very interesting also”
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3,932 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $28by The Ghost Bus Tours Ltd
Lurk through Edinburgh's haunted past on the Evening Underground Ghost Tour, where each whisper reveals secrets that will leave you restless.
★ 4.4“Helen Duncan was amazing. very knowledgeable. def came out of the tour with some great info. I would change having small children mixed in. maybe having them attend the earlier tour. the constant talking and comments was kind of annoying but the guide was great.”
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3,092 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $26by City of Edinburgh Tours
Yours to discover, the Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh will send shivers down your spine as you delve into the chilling secrets of the city's haunted past.
★ 4.5“Loads of fun, very entertaining. Great guide and driver. Learned some interesting bits about Edinburgh and spoooooopi ones too! Thanks.”
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2,761 reviews1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $24.49by The Ghost Bus Tours
Explore Edinburgh's haunted underground vaults with a multi-sensory tour led by expert storytellers. A spine-tingling, immersive experience in Scotland’s dark past.
★ 4.5“Erin, our guide, was lively and fun! It was nice to learn more about the history of Edinburgh, especially how real people lived hundreds of years ago”
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2,721 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $29by Mercat Tours
Glimpse into Edinburgh's eerie past on a ghostly underground tour, where shadows of history beckon in the dimly lit chambers.
★ 4.5“We had the pleasure of experiencing the Edinburgh Underground Vault Tour, and it was truly an unforgettable journey into the city's eerie past. Our guide, Aniela, was nothing short of phenomenal. For 1 hour and 15 minutes, she kept us completely captivated, relying solely on…”
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2,691 reviewsFrom $34
Explore Edinburgh's haunted history with an underground vaults ghost tour featuring storytelling, atmospheric sights, and a warming whisky in a candlelit cellar.
★ 4.7“This was such an amazing experience! The first half was a walking tour filled with fascinating history, and then we got to go into the historic vaults—which was absolutely unforgettable. Our guide, Steph,was incredible. Her energy, knowledge, and storytelling made the whole tour come alive.…”
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2,685 reviews2 hoursFrom $33by Mercat Tours
The Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh takes you on a chilling journey into the depths of the city's past, where ghosts and mysteries lurk...
★ 5.0“It was very interesting and informative. I forget my guides name, however, she did a great job keeping us entertained.”
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2,183 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.29by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
Kaleidoscope of secrets awaits as you delve into Edinburgh's Old Town and Underground on a historical tour like no other.
★ 4.5“Exceptionally knowledgeable and entertaining guide. It was pouring with rain but it didn't matter as he kept us engaged and made it a great morning.”
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1,802 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $27by City of Edinburgh Tours
Knock on the gates of darkness and step into Edinburgh's eerie past on the Underground Ghost Tour...what secrets lie hidden beneath the haunted underground realm?
★ 4.4“Great stories by our great and funny storyteller James”
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1,768 reviews1 hourFrom $22by City of Edinburgh Tours
Crawl beneath the streets of Edinburgh and uncover chilling secrets that will leave you questioning what lies beyond the darkness.
★ 4.5“Absolutely amazing tour of the kirkyard and Vaults, james was incredible showed such passion for his job and the history of edinburgh, would highly recommend”
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1,702 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $36.06by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
I plan Edinburgh around castles, closes and whisky, then let the Highlands pull me north for a day.