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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

4.6(1,753)Edinburgh1 hour
VIATOR4.1(203)TRIPADVISOR4.7(1,550)

Description

As darkness falls, and the witching hour creeps ever closer, join us for a spine tingling, late night, 80 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and underground. The often brutal past of Scotland’s capital creates a wholly unique, grand but somewhat unsettling atmosphere which lends itself to evening ghost tours. Let one of our costumed guides, playing an infamous, historical character, lead you through the Old Town’s winding closes, show you the notoriously haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard and reveal one of Edinburgh’s darkest secrets – the underground vaults that snake beneath the city. Hear gory, but always entertaining and revealing, tales of ghosts, torture, executions, murder, cannibalism and witchcraft. The scares on this tour do not depend on jump scares or cheap tricks but good storytelling.

Tour Options

Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

Itinerary

80 min

Not for the faint hearted

Highlights

Ideal for fans of ghost stories and other tales of the supernatural.
Well trained, enthusiastic costumed guide playing a character.
Given the late start and subject matter this tour isn’t suitable for children or the fainthearted.
Late night start time helps create a spooky atmosphere.
Vivid, bloodcurdling accounts from Edinburgh’s history.
75 minute tour of the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults.

What's included

Included
Ideal for fans of ghost stories and other tales of the supernatural.
Well trained, enthusiastic costumed guide playing a character.
Given the late start and subject matter this tour isn’t suitable for children or the fainthearted.
Late night start time helps create a spooky atmosphere.
Vivid, bloodcurdling accounts from Edinburgh’s history.
75 minute tour of the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults.
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years

Reviews(1,753)

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rplattner67
July 1, 2026
Highly Recommend this tour!

We had Robbie Diggs and he was fantastic! Learned some history and he was truly entertaining! Great experience!

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E8735RMmarkp
July 1, 2026
The Best Ghodt tour in Edinburgh

Soldier Jock was very good and kept everyone entertained. Made the tour the best tour we have been on. His acting skills were amazing. Would definitely book again to go with this guide again.

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Christian_R
June 27, 2026
Voluptuous personality!

Exciting and informative tour about the cruelties and phenomenons of the past. Also, the tour guide did a VERY nice job!

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sof_aalejandram145
June 26, 2026
History

It was very fun and interesting; I enjoyed learning more about Scottish history and the stories in the city of Edinburgh. We had the guide Alisson, and the experience she provided was very good.

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564makenac
June 26, 2026
Best Experience With The Best Guide

I had the best time on this tour. It was so informative and the tour guide, Lafayette, was so great. He was so funny and kind. My daughters especially loved his humor and my daughter who loves history, even learnt some new things from him! I recommend this trip to everyone because of how great and informative it is. Once again, our tour guide, Lafayette, was so great and overall lovely!

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kimberlylF1929VX
June 25, 2026
Agnes Resurected

Agnes did an amazing job! Plenty of great history and a bit of playful fright as well.

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164p_narp
June 24, 2026
Don't expect much

Our guide (the blond gentlemen who introduces himself as an MD from 1700s) is a great story teller. However the tour was not upto our expectations, the ticket had 4 actors/actresses, only one attended our tour. The street walk and the stories was not too bad but the underground part was a bit boring...

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A167MNpamelam
June 22, 2026
An Excellent Tour..

This was just the best I have done when in Edinburgh, Very reasonably price and was a nice size crowd. The length of the tour was value for money. Our guide, James Douglas was while being very much in character certainly knew his history of the times. I would certainly do this tour again. Thankyou James for a great finish to my time in Scotland.

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Annalea S
June 19, 2026
Agnes is GREAT!

5/5 Agnes was FANTASTIC! She was informative and funny!

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Escape49763340686
June 17, 2026
Fun and informative

Robby Digs was brilliant! What a great way to learn about Edinburgh's history

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