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Edinburgh: Dark secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Start time

    6:30pm

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. Your guide will be holding a black umbrella.

  • Ending Point

    Same as start point

Key Highlights

  • Explore Edinburgh’s haunted past on a dramatic 2-hour walking tour led by a costumed, local guide.
  • Visit historic graveyards, including Canongate Kirkyard and Old Calton Cemetery, rumored to be haunted.
  • Uncover plague-era horrors and learn how disease shaped the city’s grim folklore.
  • Hear the tale of Burke and Hare, Edinburgh’s notorious body-snatchers and relive the fear of witch hunts through stories from your local guide
  • Immerse yourself in eerie legends and paranormal stories passed down through generations of Scots.

Overview

Step into the shadows of Edinburgh’s Old Town on a thrilling 2-hour ghost tour that dives into the city’s darkest history.

Led by a theatrical guide, you’ll wind through narrow alleys and forgotten courtyards while uncovering the chilling stories that lie beneath the surface. Hear about real-life grave robbers, brutal witch trials, and the horrors of the plague that once swept through the city. Visit atmospheric sites like Canongate Kirkyard and Old Calton Cemetery known for their ghostly sightings and learn how centuries of tragedy and superstition helped shape Edinburgh’s haunted reputation. With spine-tingling storytelling and eerie surroundings, this walking tour is perfect for fans of true crime, ghost tales, and historical curiosities.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • 2 hours Ghost tour of Edinburgh
  • Visit to the Old Calton Cemetery
  • English speaking local guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Please reach meeting point 10 minutes prior to the tour's departure time.

Children/young adults joining this tour must be accompanied by an adult.

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