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In Summary

  • Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town before venturing into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults, then tread under the cover of darkness to Canongate graveyard, known for its restless residents

  • Spend Halloween listening to tales of infamous murderers and cursed souls as you delve into the terror of Edinburgh’s past

  • This tour explores dark content and is suitable for over-18s only 

  • Mercat exclusive audio devices — be immersed and get lost in the stories...

About this tour

Fear to wander where restless souls roam. 

Exclusive access to the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults, a spooky stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town and a dramatic finale in one of the city’s most atmospheric graveyards. This tour is the perfect opportunity to explore Edinburgh’s most haunted sites on the most haunted night of the year. 

Cannibals. Murderers. Cursed souls.

Your tour begins at the Mercat Cross, in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. An expert Storyteller will introduce you to the darker side of Samhuinn traditions before leading you down historic streets, spinning true tales from our gruesome past along the way. 

Next comes a chilling descent into the haunted vaults, once home to a horde of criminals, miscreants and cursed souls where every small sound and movement will make you flinch.  

Then it’s on to the Canongate graveyard for a hair-raising finale among the dark and foreboding tombs of the city’s buried. You’ll soon learn that the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest on Halloween...

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Tour details

Dates & times

Fri 25th Oct - Sat 2nd Nov 2024

 

Strictly over-18s. 

These are dark, underground tours; please don’t drink alcohol beforehand.

 

Everyone has a warm welcome from us at the Mercat Cross.  Read more about how we look after you and what to expect on tour on our Accessibility page and Euan's Guide Review.

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

Duration

  • 1 hours 45 minutes

Tour location

  • Start point: Mercat Cross, High Street
  • End point: Canongate Graveyard

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