Tours/Edinburgh/Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

4.3(2,980)Edinburgh1 hour
VIATOR4.3(583)TRIPADVISOR4.4(2,397)

Description

Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise around Edinburgh’s most terrifying and impressive sights, such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Ride in a double-decker 'Routemaster' vintage bus and feel your hairs stand on end as you hear shocking tales of grisly executions, unspeakable tortures and grim grave robbers. Discover the city’s sinister side and steel yourself for some frights on board.

Tour Options

2024 THE GHOST BUS TOUR

Itinerary

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Customers will be provided with information on Edinburgh Castles spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on Edinburgh Old Town's spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on Royal Mile's spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on Greyfriars spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on the Palace of Holyroodhouse's spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on Grassmarket's spiritual and historical past

Highlights

Professional guide
Transport by Routemaster

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Transport by Routemaster
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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.
  • Please note that the tours are conducted in English

Reviews(2,980)

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E7669ZUlindseyc
August 20, 2026
Fun tour!

Was a really fun experience! It’s slightly pricy for what you’re getting but not overly. Tommyterror was our guide and he was brilliant! Very funny and knowledgeable, would definitely go to see him again! Wasn’t too crowded and the atmosphere was fun the whole time! Definitely recommend.

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lespenry
August 18, 2026
Must do!

Really interesting tour! The guide (Tommy terror) was really informative - his makeup was fantastic! Angus seemed quite authentic too 😄. He really brought Edinburgh's dark history to life. Would definitely recommend this experience.

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mardF3000YD
August 18, 2026
I got spooked!

Such a great tour! Very creative and is a good way to see the city.

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P8404EZpauls
August 17, 2026
Haunting experience

Great taking a tour on a haunted double decker to see the ghostly highlights of Edinburgh. Host was very entertaining and had many tales to share.

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albertabairdmom
August 17, 2026
A MUST DO IN EDINBURGH!

This was so much fun! An absolute must do in Edinburgh. One of the oldest cities is going to have some of the best ghost stories. Tommy is fantastic at his delivery. My whole family enjoyed it from 11 - 48 we were laughing the entire time.

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Margaret_M
August 16, 2026
A very fun time!! The...

A very fun time!! The guide was wonderful and the stories were interesting! Though there’s a small portion that may be hard if you have any anxiety around dark spaces. There’s a warning label on the bus before you get on.

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jenbT9821GE
August 15, 2026
Bit disappointed

The speaker was WAY too loud and when he shouted, it hurt. Unfortunately I was really looking forward to this experience but felt rushed. Too much information yelled at you in such a short trip.

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594nadjav
August 14, 2026
Standard, not very good

Rather a standard tour, sometimes hard to follow due to the overacting voice used. Still fine as a fun, not too serious pastime. A shame that some sexist tropes were used (especially the 'Granny' story)

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maddiej494
August 13, 2026
Creepy and considerate

Tommy was AMAZING!!! The tour was amazingly funny and entertaining!! I would also like to say that Tommy was incredibly understanding and accommodating when I asked him about a triggering subject that I thought may be discussed in more detail. He was able to substitute this story with a story I found extremely gripping! I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area that wants a great laugh with a spooky at atmosphere!!

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Anett_H
August 13, 2026
So much fun!

It was so fun and entertaining! A good combination of spooky and funny. Our family really enjoyed it!

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