The 15 Best Ghost Tours in Edinburgh

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour - Wynds and Closes at Dusk: The Best Part of the Walk Is How the Streets Bend

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,272 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

A 75-minute evening walk in Edinburgh Old Town to Greyfriars Kirkyard and South Bridge vaults, led by a costumed guide.

“I was thoroughly disappointed in this tour. My tour guide was “Lafayette.” I learned Lafayette was a famous magician and our guide was assigned to play him because he fit into the costume- his statements we had not asked. I still have no idea how the true Lafayette relates to Edinburgh as that was the end of him being mentioned. From walking up to check in the guide was very aggressive towards people yelling at them with no explanation as to why he was yelling at them versus just telling them or offering assistance on how to check in (no one was late in case that would have been a…”

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Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

2.Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,607 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32

A 1.5-hour spooky walk through Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Vaults near South Bridge, with dark legends and guided thrills for $32.

“Me and my Boyfriend had a private tour with James, he was really sweet towards us and guided us amazingly through the graveyard and vaults. Overall amazing experience, would 100% recommend this tour with James ☺️”

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Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

3.Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,932 reviews · 1h 15m · from $28

Ride Edinburgh’s vintage Ghost Bus for 75 minutes of comedy horror, dark history, and spooky scares, with guides like Tommy Terror.

“We had a great trip on the comedy horror bus! A funny mix of cheesy and a bit that may make you jump as well. Interesting stories as we were viewing different parts of the city about people who have experienced paranormal activity and of murders etc , mixed with a little history . It was a good giggle on a wet and cold night , thank you !”

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Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour

4.Evening Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,092 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26

A 75 minute Edinburgh ghost tour with a Royal Mile walk, Greyfriars Kirkyard tales, and an included visit to the Edinburgh Vaults underground.

“Oh yes our guide Jame Duglass was so funny and amazing. We enjoied a lot 😃😃😃”

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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

5.Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,761 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Ride Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and haunted Old Town on a vintage double-decker bus, with spooky stories, laughs, and quick sightseeing for about 75 minutes.

“fabulous evenings entertainment really great Ghostly trip with a really good actor for a fab evenings entertainment”

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Edinburgh: Immersive Small-Group Haunted Underground Tour

6.Immersive Small-Group Haunted Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,691 reviews · from $34

Descend into Blair Street Underground Vaults on a 75-minute Edinburgh ghost tour with Mercat Tours guides and audio devices.

“Mark was fantastic, after whipping me for my crimes and some more torture. We heading to the underground vaults, to tell us of ghosty tales and the ghosts you might bump into. The way how Mark told the tales, had me and most of the group hooked on his words.”

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

7.Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,542 reviews · from $39

Edinburgh’s Blair Street Underground Vaults ghost tour with candlelit whisky. Walk Old Town, hear chilling tales, and visit the vaults at night.

“Martin was very entertaining. He is a great Storyteller.”

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

8.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,183 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33Top rated

Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh: guided underground vaults, a torture exhibition, and eerie paranormal tales. About 1 hour, English.

“Lots of steep steps. Some graphic historical torture things. We learned about edinbourghs darker side.”

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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour

9.Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,768 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

1-hour Old Town and underground vault ghost tour in Edinburgh, with period-costume stories and vault entrance for about $22.

“Freddie Knox was brilliant from start to finish!!! Fantastic knowledge, incredibly personable and very very funny!!! 100% would recommend and would do again!!!”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

10.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Nighttime Edinburgh tour through Greyfriars Graveyard and the South Bridge vaults, guided by night, with spooky stories and practical tips.

“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”

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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

11.Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,671 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

A 2-hour Edinburgh ghost walking tour through Canongate Kirkyard, witch trials, the Black Death, and Burke and Hare, ending at Old Calton Cemetery.

“The tour is very interesting, they told us a lot of stories about the city and its inhabitants in previous centuries. I would like to do it again in some future”

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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

12.Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,649 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Small-group haunted vaults tour in Edinburgh, with real-feeling ghost stories, a walk through Old Town closes, and a descent at Blair Street.

“The experience of the vault was great and go with an open mined you my get to discover something your not expecting like a cold hand or an image meny thanks to our guide Maria”

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Edinburgh: 2-Hour Ghost Tour in Italian

13.2-Hour Ghost Tour in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,624 reviews · 2 hours · from $20Best value

Italian-led 2-hour ghost walk in Edinburgh at night, from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard, with creepy stories for $20.

“Bella esperienza per vivere gli angoli di Edimburgo. La nostra guida Lele è stata preparata e ha saputo intrattenerci in ogni momento del tour.”

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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

14.Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,587 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

A late-night Edinburgh ghost walk with period-costumed storytelling, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and South Bridge vaults. Adult 18+ only.

“This was very interesting and the tour guide made the experience even spookier. A great tour of the city.”

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

15.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

Witchcraft-themed haunted history walk in Edinburgh’s Old Town, from the Royal Mile to Grassmarket, guided by a character storyteller.

“We had a lovely tour with witch Hazel. Very atmospheric and a great way to see the city and hear about the history of Edinburgh focusing of course on Scotlands witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries. Very interesting with lots of information I hadn’t heard before!”

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