An unforgettable tour with an exceptional guide! What a fantastic experience! Adam is an absolutely brilliant guide, full of humour, charm, and infectious enthusiasm. From the very beginning, he had us laughing, completely engaged, and fascinated by Edinburgh’s mysterious and sometimes chilling history. He has a wonderful gift for storytelling, bringing the city’s ghosts, witches, and dark secrets to life in such an entertaining way. What makes him truly special is how obvious it is that he genuinely loves what he does. His passion shines through every story, every joke, and every interaction. Adam is also incredibly friendly, charismatic, and such a lovely person to be around. We enjoyed every minute! If you’re visiting Edinburgh, don’t miss this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to have Adam as your guide, you’re in for a treat! Thank you, Adam, for the laughter, the fascinating stories, and such a memorable experience! Absolutely five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $23 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 28 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- LochNessBus.com
- Meeting point
- 190 High Street. Please look for our guide with the 'LochNessBus' umbrella, at the top of Old Fishmarket Close.
Description
Follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts. • Discover stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts • Wander the narrow city streets at nightfall with a Spanish guide • Visit a cemetery famous for its high levels of paranormal activity • Meet the infamous ghost of Edinburgh Castle
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 16–59)
- $23
- Senior (ages 60+)
- $20
- Child (ages 5–15)
- $20
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
St Giles' Cathedral
In front of St Giles’ Cathedral, we explore this area’s role as the political, religious and judicial heart of Edinburgh, where power and punishment were closely linked.
Mercat Cross
Once a centre of public justice, this was the site of punishments and executions. Here we discuss social control and the harsh realities of the medieval penal system.
These narrow alleyways were home to the poorest communities. They reveal the brutal living conditions, disease and superstition that shaped medieval Old Town Edinburgh.
Tron Kirk Market
A historic space associated with surveillance, punishment and the persecution of alleged witches, offering insight into fear, superstition and repression.
North Bridge
A bridge built over ancient burial grounds and surrounded by legends since its construction. We explore its tragic beginnings and the superstitions that still surround it.
Here we delve into the stories of the South Bridge Vaults, linked to smuggling, secret medical practices and unexplained phenomena that continue to attract paranormal investigators.
Greyfriars Kirk
The tour concludes in Edinburgh’s most famous cemetery. We uncover the stories of grave robbers, the tragic fate of the Covenanters and the terrifying legend of Bloody Mackenzie, one of Scotland’s most feared spirits.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Pick up and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
28 reviews
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Starting price $23 is 64% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Edinburgh
Excurgo comparison of 1,239 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child aged 5 and under
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour take?
Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour cost?
Prices start at $23 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 PM.
How much does Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–15 pay from $20, adults from $23.
Can I cancel Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 190 High Street. Please look for our guide with the 'LochNessBus' umbrella, at the top of Old Fishmarket Close. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult Not recommended for child aged 5 and under
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by LochNessBus.com.
Reviews(28)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5
Adam is the Best!! :)
3
Great walking trip with Adam
Adam was a really entertaining and fun tour guide on this trip through Edinburghs dark history and dark alleys. Enjoyable trip even in really bad weather. Recommended 👍
A
Great walking tour in Edinburgh
Adam was a brilliant guide- great at story telling and a few jump scares. Tour was in English but he could also speah French and Spanish which was very beneficial for a couple of other participants. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour as did my autistic daughter who thought he was great with audience participation (she kept volunteering to join in the fun).
G
India was a great tour guide
This evening, we had a wonderful tour with India. She was delightful and entertaining, and really added a new dimension to the city of Edinburgh. We learned some amazing facts about the city as well as some unknown corners. Well worth the time.
V
Bloody scary Tour
Amazing tour, thanks to Adam. He's very passionate about his job and doesn't just give u a tour. You'll get a tour with that radical performance, dark humor and the perfect amount of frightening. Would recommend it 9/10. Would get my head choped off and ear pierced again from Adam 😆😵
8
Wonderful experience definitely worth it!
Vicky was our tour guide and she was a delight! She was very informative and entertaining, we loved being in her group!
J
Fantastic!
Fantastic! We loved it, James McGlade is a phenomenal guide!! A little bit scary in the cemetery but… super cool!
9
I wish we could do more tours with James.
The tour with James McGlade was fantastic!! He tells everything with a passion that is contagious! We truly loved it!!! I wish we could do more tours with him.
G
Millie was absolutely...
Millie was absolutely fantastic, she were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about her tour, me and my sister enjoyed ourselves a lot and will definitely book again when we next come back to Edinburgh, we wish Millie all the best with her uni work, thank you Millie 😊
E
Fantastic Guide, Fascinating Stories
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The tour was really interesting and fun! Vicky was an excellent guide with so many fascinating stories about Edinburgh's legends, ghosts, and real dark history. It gave me a much better understanding of the city, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting.
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