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In summary

  • If you’re looking for a ghost tour between 25th – 27th October or 31st October – 2nd November, please see our Halloween Tours page for more information.
  • Experience an Edinburgh ghost tour in the safety of the daylight hours and early evening
  • Get up close to Edinburgh’s haunted past
  • Explore the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults on this high-spirited tour
  • Mercat exclusive audio devices - be immersed and get lost in the stories...

 

About this tour

Edinburgh ghost tours

A fun and light-hearted daytime walking tour of the Blair Street Underground Vaults – Edinburgh’s most haunted vaults, which Mercat Tours has exclusive access to. This spooky Edinburgh ghost tour is the ideal way to peek into the city’s ghostly past, and remember… things don’t only go bump in the night!

The true history of the Blair Street Underground Vaults is terrifying enough – so abandon thoughts of manufactured frights and make-believe. The skill is in the storytelling: these vaults witnessed the deeds of mischief-makers and murderers, vagrants, and torturers. It’s one of Edinburgh’s most haunted sites, where restless spirits still tread to this day.

Underground vaults

Follow your cloaked Mercat Tours storyteller through the shadowy closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. These dark and dreary streets are untouched by daylight, filled with a strange silence – their damp walls carrying only the faintest echo of the crowds on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

With the scene set, you’ll descend into the depths of the city – and listen in horror to the dark and sinister events which took place over the years. Torture. Murder. Hangings. From body snatchers to real-life characters of the city, you’ll be gripped by the true tales that lie hidden beneath Edinburgh’s streets, in the underground vaults.

Perhaps you’ll experience a cold breath on the back of your neck, or a whisper, perhaps even a flicker – then silence. It’s all the more chilling for being absolutely real: there are no tricks or jump scares on our Edinburgh ghost tours.

Customer review

"Absolutely brilliant! Entertaining & very informative!!! I’d definitely recommend this tour!"

Louise, Facebook

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Tour details

Dates & times

Daily; morning & afternoon

  • If you are a returning visitor and booked directly through Mercat Tours, you’re eligible for our Returner’s Reward

Duration

  • 1 hours 15 minutes

Step Count

  • 900

Tour location

  • Start point: Mercat Cross, High Street
  • End point: Hunter Square

Private group bookings

Reconnect with friends and family on a tour just for you. Book online now, or we're happy to help on email groups@mercattours.com

 

Details

  • Donate to help us reconnect vulnerable communities through storytelling - learn more about Our Stories, Your City.
  • Everyone has a warm welcome from us;
  1. Local Edinburgh residents eligible for concession rates (EH postcodes)
  2. Carers supported with a free ticket, to book call us on 0131 225 5445.
  3. Read how we work to include you, here
  4. See our Euan's Guide Reviews.
  • Language: English. Learn more on our FAQs.

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Customer review

"Absolutely brilliant! Entertaining & very informative!!! I’d definitely recommend this tour!"

Louise, Facebook

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