Ghost Tours
Evening of Ghosts & Ghouls
In Summary
- An informed look at Edinburgh’s ghostly past
- Explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults with an expert storyteller
- Recover with a dram of Dewar’s Scotch Whisky in our candlelit cellar
- Enjoy a ghost tour of Edinburgh based on real events
- Tickets are limited. Book in advance for the best ticket price & to guarantee your place on your tour
- Check our COVID-19 measures - to be safe, and feel safe on tour
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About this tour
Edinburgh underground tour
The night begins with a walking tour of the darker closes and wynds of Edinburgh, before journeying into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. Finally, we’ll retire to a candlelit cellar for a dram of Scottish whisky and an evening of 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. Hear grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. Your cloaked guide will lead you through the dimly lit caverns, filling the night with stories – all of them true.
A ghost tour to remember
Stories of blood, guts, and gore. And a whisky to warm the heart.
As night thickens, we’ll gather 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, GoogleEnquire about Evening of Ghosts & Ghouls
Tours details
Duration
- 2 hours
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, Google
Souvenir Guidebooks
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