Edinburgh

15 Best Edinburgh Ghost & Underground Vaults Tours

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.

2.The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

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

“We had a really good time! David was amazing, lots of information and fun! 100% recommend this to everybody :)”

9,272 reviews1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $26.35by City of Edinburgh Tours

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3.Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Hear the chilling tales of criminals, the homeless, and witches as you descend into the mysterious vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town.

★ 4.5

“James was a great guide and had lots of interesting facts about Edinburgh. Meeting point was easy to find. I would highly recommend this tour.”

8,506 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.29by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd

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5.Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

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, our guide was great. He was very informative and created a great atmosphere. Really interesting hearing about the darker history of Edinburgh and seeing the conditions that some people loved in. Would definitely recommend.”

4,162 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $35by Auld Reekie Tours

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7.Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour

Lurk through Edinburgh's haunted past on the Evening Underground Ghost Tour, where each whisper reveals secrets that will leave you restless.

★ 4.4

“We had a great time on our tour. Our guide, Helen Duncan was great fun, friendly & full of knowledge which she shared very enthusiastically.”

3,092 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $26by City of Edinburgh Tours

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8.Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

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

“It gives a bus journey around Edinburgh city with good knowledge of the history. 1hr long, easy to find the pick up point.”

2,761 reviews1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $24.49by The Ghost Bus Tours

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10.Edinburgh: Ghostly Underground Vaults Small-Group Tour

Glimpse into Edinburgh's eerie past on a ghostly underground tour, where shadows of history beckon in the dimly lit chambers.

★ 4.5

“It was an amazing experience for us!!! Our guide tour Aniela was very friendly with a great sense of humour!we had a wonderful time and we enjoyed the tour at the vaults!the narrative of Aniela was top notch! We highly recommend this experience with Mercat…”

2,691 reviewsFrom $34

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11.Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

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

“Marina was a fantastic guide! She was so animated and really added to the tour. I loved learning about Edinburgh history, as well as its haunting history. I also appreciated having headsets making it easy to hear our guide. This was honestly a step above…”

2,685 reviews2 hoursFrom $33by Mercat Tours

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12.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

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

“James was an amazing guide, he was funny, informative - the experience was overall really great and accompanied by our guide really recommendable for everyone interested in dark history, ghosts and witches”

2,183 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.29by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd

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14.Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour

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

“Cassandra was our tour guide and exceeded our expectations, she was well informed, and had good craic! We thank you for such a fabulous and educational tour. Much love from Belfast!!!!”

1,768 reviews1 hourFrom $22by City of Edinburgh Tours

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4.6Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour2 hours$24 4.5Small Group Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$37.45 4.6Edinburgh: 2-Hour Ghost Tour in Italian2 hours$20 4.5Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)$29.13 5.0Old Town Historical and Underground Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$27.74 5.0Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:151 hour (approx.)$22.19 4.5Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults Historical Walk1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$37.45 4.8Edinburgh: Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault1.3 hours$24 4.5Edinburgh Ghost Tour With Old Town, Cemetery, and Vaults1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) 4.2Edinburgh: Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour1.3 hours$28 5.0Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$22.19 5.0Small Group Ghost Tour Incl. Underground Vaults & Free Drink in Meggets Cellar2 hours (approx.)$43.44 4.5Small Group Edinburgh Night Walking Tour With Underground Vaults1 hour (approx.)$37.46 4.6Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Small-Group Historic Vaults Tour1.3 hours$27 4.6Edinburgh: Historic Underground Vaults Daytime Tour$34 4.7Edinburgh: The Lost Close Underground Scotch Whiskey Tasting1.5 hours$53 5.0Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$43.41 4.4Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour1 hour$33 4.4Edinburgh: Underground Vaults and Graveyard Evening Tour1.8 hours$33 4.4Edinburgh: Small-Group Haunted Underground Vaults Night Tour$34 4.6Edinburgh: Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Spanish1.3 hours$26 4.5Underground City of the Dead Tour1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)$27.73 5.0Ghost Tour in Spanish$24.79 4.8Edinburgh Ghosts & Gore Walking Tour1.5 hours$22