Edinburgh · GHOST TOURS & THE UNDERGROUND VAULTS
Two different nights out share one label here. The vaults under South Bridge are real sealed chambers you walk into; the close and kirkyard walks stay above ground and lean on the storytelling. These 15 say which is which, what each costs and how late they run.
Explore Edinburgh’s South Bridge vaults on a one-hour tour of grim history, ghost stories, torture, and old city life beneath the streets.
“Informative, interesting, not too long. Stewart the guide made it funny and entertaining.”
Explore Edinburgh’s closes, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and South Bridge vaults on a lively 75-minute ghost tour with costumed guides.
“It's a fast paced walking event to cover as much ground as possible in the time allotted. The guide was fantastic.”
Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, hear dark 18th-century tales, and weigh the tight steps, brief vault visit, and guide-led storytelling.
“Brilliant tour full of mystery and delight. Guide gave detailed information of all aspects of the tour. Would highly recommend. Thanks Josh”
Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh’s eerie South Bridge Vaults on a funny, story-filled 90-minute walking tour.
“We throughly enjoyed the tour! It was something we've always wanted to do & it definitely didn't disappoint. Our guide Jordan was informative & extremely interesting to listen too! He kept us all enthralled with the history & the amazing stories of the graveyard and the vaults. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!”
Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, torture exhibits, and chilling ghost stories on a 75-minute late-night tour beneath the Royal Mile.
“Stewart was absolutely brilliant, really informative and very funny 😁 clearly enjoys himself sharing his knowledge and plenty of laughs were had. Thoroughly recommend”
Explore Edinburgh’s preserved 17th-century street on a guided Real Mary King’s Close tour with vivid stories, tight passages, and 400 years of history.
“A really great tour!! Calum our tour guide was absolutely brilliant & added to the whole experience Great thing to do in rainy weather too Would really recommend if you visit Edinburgh”
Edinburgh’s black Ghost Bus mixes graveyard stops, grim history, comedy, and gentle scares in a lively 75-minute city tour.
“The actor was brilliant got us all into the ghostly spirit”
Explore Edinburgh’s vaults, graveyards, and Old Town alleys on a 75-minute evening ghost tour filled with dark history and theatrical tales.
“I had Robbie Diggs as our tour guide and he was very informative, and made the tour fun but interesting! The weather helped and made it very atmospheric, with the timing of the Church bells too!”
Explore Edinburgh’s dark past on a vintage Routemaster, with ghost stories, historic sights, theatrical guides, and eerie city views.
“It was brilliant definitely worth it fantastic hosts very entertaining had lots of laughs on this tour”
Descend beneath Edinburgh with Mercat Tours for true ghost stories, Old Town history, and exclusive access to the Blair Street Vaults.
“Great short tour. We added it on to get another part of Edinburgh history and we’re so glad we did.”
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, haunted Blair Street Vaults, and a candlelit whisky cellar on a theatrical two-hour ghost tour.
“What a fantastic tour. Steph our tour guide was just fantastic. Very knowledgeable and told great tales. She definitely made the tour experience 5star”
Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, torture displays, dark history, and ghost stories on a lively one-hour walking tour.
“The stories are a little gruesome but fascinating! Our guide Luisa was great and we loved how she allowed a lot of time for questions.”
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, hidden closes, and South Bridge vaults on a lively one-hour ghost tour with period-costumed guides.
“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!!!!”
Explore Greyfriars Graveyard and Edinburgh’s underground vaults by night with vivid stories, dark history, and lively guides for $36.06.
“It was really good and interesting and the tour guide who’s name was Darren was really good at telling the stories of the graveyard and vaults had a great time”
Explore Edinburgh’s grim past on a two-hour ghost walk through kirkyards, plague sites, witch-trial ground, and Burke and Hare landmarks.
“Niamh was such a great guide! The tour was amazing and it was very interesting to hear about the dark side of Edinburgh. Niamh is so good at making you feel like you are there in the stories she tells! It was very fun!”
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