Edinburgh Ghost & Underground Vault Tours
Descend into Edinburgh’s dark side: the eerie underground vaults beneath the South Bridge, the haunted Old Town closes, the Greyfriars Kirkyard and tales of bodysnatchers and ghosts. Lantern-lit ghost tours make the most of the city’s spine-tingling history after dark.
195 tours · prices per person, book with partner
Ghost & Vaults in Edinburgh — FAQ
What are the Edinburgh underground vaults?
The vaults are a series of chambers built into the arches of the South Bridge in the 18th century, once used for storage and slum dwellings, now famously atmospheric — and said to be haunted — on guided tours.
Are Edinburgh ghost tours scary?
They mix genuine dark history — plague, bodysnatchers, executions — with spooky atmosphere; most are thrilling rather than terrifying, with family-friendly daytime and scarier nighttime options.
Is Edinburgh really haunted?
Edinburgh is often called one of the world’s most haunted cities, with the underground vaults, Greyfriars Kirkyard and Old Town closes all featuring in its many ghost stories.