Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky
Description
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Smell the leather and smoke - Listen to the tour playlist Stories of blood, guts & gore in the Old Town of Edinburgh, then a whisky or soft drink in a candlelit cellar to warm the heart. Listen to grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults of Edinburgh on this ghost tour. Hear the distant clatter of workmen and whispers of criminals as you’re immersed in the atmosphere of the past. As night thickens, we’ll gather together in Megget’s Cellar for a whisky — or locally-made beer or soft drink. Your Storyteller will conjure more tales of Edinburgh’s ghoulish past, and the tortured souls that stalk the city’s streets.
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Itinerary
Lose yourself in the cries and taunts of a once-roaring 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 (our meeting point for the evening).
Listen to grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults of Edinburgh on this ghost tour. Hear the distant clatter of workmen and whispers of criminals as you’re immersed in the atmosphere of the past.
Your cloaked Storyteller will lead you through the dimly lit caverns, recounting stories that you would swear are too horrific to be true — and yet, they all are. As night thickens, we’ll gather together in Megget’s Cellar for a whisky — or if you’re not fond of a dram, a glass of locally-made beer or soft drink. 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.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 5yrs and above only
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Reviews(653)
Fantastic Tour with Jared (Jarrrrrred). He was amusing, interactive and also informative all at the same time. Well worth a few hours to go and experience.
Fab tour with made better with the headphones so you didn’t miss anything. Ash was an amazing guide she made the tour entertaining and very enjoyable with her stories and her enthusiasm. The vaults and the history behind them were very interesting. Great stop for a drink at the end with more very animated stories, in the vault candle lit bar. Would recommend
Sophie was incredible and her acting and storytelling was amazing! Her voice and dialogue were captivating.
I would recommend this tour, had a great time
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience at Blair Street Underground Vaults and that the storytelling and historical insight made it such a memorable ghost tour. Mercat Team.
We did the Evening with Ghosts and Ghouls on June 3 2026 and it was the perfect mix of spooky and history! Michael was fantastic and I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you so much for making us laugh and feel welcome! The whisky was pretty tasty too!!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed a spooky, history-filled first night in Edinburgh with Michael as Storyteller at Blair Street Underground Vaults, and that the whisky and warm welcome added to the experience. Mercat Team
Fascinating stories about Edinburgh history and the underground. Michael did a wonderful performance and made every participant feel like part of the stories.
ash was great, she made the experience very fun and immersive! she was a great storyteller. worth the fee paid for sure!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the Blair Street Underground Vaults with Ash and that her storytelling made the experience so immersive and fun. Mercat Team
Michael was the perfect man; he knows a lot and tells it in a very exciting way! I would definitely recommend the tour.
Vielen Dank für Ihr tolles Feedback! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Erkundung der Blair Street Underground Vaults mit Michael so gut gefallen hat und dass seine Erzählungen das Erlebnis so fesselnd und unvergesslich gemacht haben. Mercat Team
Michael was a gifted storyteller who made our ghost tour creepy, informative, and entertaining! Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience the vaults.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the Blair Street Underground Vaults with Michael and that his storytelling made the experience both engaging and atmospheric. Mercat Team
I loved this, it was the last tour of the day and our caddy Ash, was incredible. She made the whole experience with her storytelling. I even took part as Jerry. I would highly recommend this.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the Blair Street Underground Vaults with Ash and that her storytelling made the experience so memorable. Mercat Team
