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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

4.6(1,937)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1937 reviews1 h 20 minFree cancellationBy City of Edinburgh Tours
Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

About this activity

As darkness falls, and the witching hour creeps ever closer, join us for a spine tingling, late night, 80 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and underground. The often brutal past of Scotland’s capital creates a wholly unique, grand but somewhat unsettling atmosphere which lends itself to evening ghost tours. Let one of our costumed guides, playing an infamous, historical character, lead you through the Old Town’s winding closes, show you the notoriously haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard and reveal one of Edinburgh’s darkest secrets – the underground vaults that snake beneath the city. Hear gory, but always entertaining and revealing, tales of ghosts, torture, executions, murder, cannibalism and witchcraft. The scares on this tour do not depend on jump scares or cheap tricks but good storytelling.

What's included

  • ✓Ideal for fans of ghost stories and other tales of the supernatural.
  • ✓Well trained, enthusiastic costumed guide playing a character.
  • ✓Given the late start and subject matter this tour isn’t suitable for children or the fainthearted.
  • ✓Late night start time helps create a spooky atmosphere.
  • ✓Vivid, bloodcurdling accounts from Edinburgh’s history.
  • ✓75 minute tour of the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults.

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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