Ghost Tours
Evening of Ghosts & Ghouls
In Summary
- Delve into Old Town Edinburgh’s grim and ghostly past
- Explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults as our expert storyteller shares gory details of dark Edinburgh history and folklore
- Indulge in a dram of Dewar’s Scotch Whisky in our candlelit cellar, where you’ll hear more spine-chilling tales on this intimate Edinburgh ghost tour
- Mercat exclusive audio devices - be immersed and get lost in the stories...
- Choosing Mercat is 'Good for you, Good for Edinburgh' - our team, community and planet
About this tour
Edinburgh underground tour
The evening begins with a stroll through the dark closes and wynds of Old Town Edinburgh, before descending into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. Finally, we’ll retire to a candlelit cellar for a dram of Scotch whisky and an intimate evening of ghostly storytelling.
The air filled with cries and taunts, and a crowd of thousands baying for the blood of two men. Take your place as a member of the “Edinburgh mob”, which once surged in riot past the Mercat Cross (our meeting point for the evening).
Hear grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults of Edinburgh on this ghost tour. Your cloaked Storyteller will lead you through the dimly lit caverns, recounting stories that you would swear are too horrific to be true – and yet, they all are.
A ghost tour to remember
Stories of blood, guts, and gore. And a whisky to warm the heart.
As night thickens, we’ll gather together in Megget’s cellar for a whisky – or a glass of lager or soft drink if you’re not fond of a dram. In the warmth of candlelight, your Storyteller will conjure more tales of Edinburgh’s ghoulish past, and the tortured souls that stalk the city’s streets.
Customer review
"I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who enjoys the “darker” side of history. Our guide, Ana, really brought the stories to life — we didn’t just learn about these tales, it felt like we lived them! It has been the highlight of the trip"
Megan, GoogleBook ticket
Tours details
Dates & times
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Details
- Donate to help us reconnect vulnerable communities through storytelling - learn more Our Stories, Your City
- Everyone has a warm welcome from us. Read more about what to expect on tour on our Accessibility page and Euan's Guide Review.
- Check how you will be safe and feel safe on tour
Duration
- 2 hours
Step Count
- 900
Tour location
- Start point: Mercat Cross, High Street
- End point: Megget's Cellar, Blair Street, off Hunter's Square
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Customer review
"I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who enjoys the “darker” side of history. Our guide, Ana, really brought the stories to life — we didn’t just learn about these tales, it felt like we lived them! It has been the highlight of the trip"
Megan, GoogleOther tours you might like

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