Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh
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Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
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$32.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour
Why you’ll love this…
  • Exclusive access to Edinburgh's notorious Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • An adult-only tour that uncovers most sinister tales of Old Edinburgh
  • A small group experience with local storyteller
  • Your master storyteller will reveal troubled tales, stories of murder and hangings, all in the atmosphere of the vaults
  • You'll pick out evidence of life in the distant past lurking just beyond the faint glow of your storyteller’s candlelight
What to expect

This gory, graphic and spine-chilling Edinburgh ghost tour, takes you on a dark and eerie journey through Old Town’s sinister wynds and closes before descending into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults.

Hear of tales not fit for the glare of daylight — or for those under the age of 18. Descend into the sights, smells and sounds of auld Edinburgh. Perhaps most chilling of all is that these twisted tales of history at its worst are all true.

Your ghost tour begins above ground at the Mercat Cross, before making your way through the city’s narrow cobblestone streets where murders, misdeeds and mischief took place. You’ll learn about bloody plots that led to treason and torture, as well as secret lives that led to horrific deaths and tormented souls.

Pay attention to the shadows around you. Do you hear the creaking of the gallows, the shuffle of a foot, the ghostly echoes of a child's haunting song?

Is it your imagination, or did it just get a little colder? There’s an unsettling feel to our Blair Street Underground Vaults, like sinking into real history: the scent of leather, the flicker of a candle, the echo of a drip — or a footstep.

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What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Local guide
Where

Mercat Cross, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom

Meeting point:
The Mercat Cross is an 8 sided monument situated on the Royal Mile. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour to allow time to check in.
What to remember
  • This tour is suitable for adults, 18+ only
  • Concession tickets apply to seniors (aged 65+) and students (aged 18+) with a valid student ID
  • Visitors will be provided with audio device and headsets, or are welcome to bring their own 3.5mm jack headphones
  • Your tour will be conducted by a live, English-speaking guide (no other language options available)
  • This tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress for the weather. Sensible walking shoes are advised
  • Please note anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to join the tour
  • Please note only service dogs are welcome on this tour, no other pets
  • Suitcases and large rucksacks are not permitted on the tour
  • The maximum number of participants is 18 people
  • This tour route is partially wheelchair accessible
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Provider
Mercat Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The tour was so good. Shannon was the perfect host and her story telling was amazing. She deserves a pay rise, or at least make her a cuppa and giv ...

  • Daniel & Claudia

    From Germany - March 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - March 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Switzerland - November 2022

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5