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Jordan was great and informative! The pace was good, everyone got a chance to see everything he pointed out, and it was a good experience.
Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 2,125 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 36
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Auld Reekie Tours Ltd
- Meeting point
- Tours meet at the Tourist Information Police Box, outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from the Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. (55.949326, -3.192912)Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time.Tours can't wait for latecomers so please do not be late.
Description
Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting corpses lay below and whose names were made famous in many novels and history books, sending chills down many a reader's spine. Then on to the infamous and haunted Niddry Street underground vaults, most haunted place in Edinburgh and probably one of the scariest in the world! Once home to the destitute, prostitutes, criminals, witches and a hell-fire club, and is possessed by something evil that awaits you
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 5+)
- $35
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:58 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Greyfriars Kirk
You will be guided through Greyfriars Graveyard hearing about some of it's most famous residents and the history of this burial place.
Auld Reekie Tours
See the Vaults hidden below Edinburgh's South Bridge and hear about their dark history and paranormal occurrences.
What's included
Included
Small-group guided experience
Professional guide
Entry to the Niddry Street Vaults
Guided visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard
Historical commentary on Edinburgh's dark history, crime, executions, and folklore
Not included
Gratuities
Transportation to/from meeting point
Souvenirs
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
2,125 reviews
How it compares in Edinburgh
- No. 24 by number of reviews among 1,235 tours in Edinburgh
- Starting price $35 is 45% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Edinburgh
Excurgo comparison of 1,235 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
- • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
- • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- office hours are 10am - 5pm for all calls and emails.
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 Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh take?
Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh cost?
Prices start at $35 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 Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:00 PM.
Can I cancel Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh 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 Tours meet at the Tourist Information Police Box, outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from the Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. (55.949326, -3.192912). Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time. Tours can't wait for latecomers so please do not be late. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh 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 36 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Not suitable for children under 5 years of age Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 2,125 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd.
Reviews(2,125)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
T
Fun and intersting walk around the city
Fun tour with a lot of interesting tidbits about famous deaths and creepy facts. Not a ghost tour, per se, and you won’t have people jumping out trying to scare you. But definitely fun and interesting!
S
Not scary but intriguing hx of the vaults
It was an interesting tour but definitely not scary- the vaults are dark so be careful walking Tour guide Luisa was great
D
Brill
Absolutely brilliant. So if Darren (the guide) is reading this I think he should contact me as I have photo of the dark room he may be interested in. davidkeen10@hotmail.com
B
Ally was a great guide!
Ally was an absolutely wonderful guide. She was thoroughly knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was very interesting and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour.
B
Interesting but not worth the effort
Interesting but not sure we would do it again or recommend based on our experience. The group was too big and I found the tour guide a little arrogant. And - this applies to all the tours we did in Edinburgh - when did asking for tips become a thing? In our opinion we paid a high price for the tour and frankly, being asked for tips and being made to feel guilty for not tipping, rude and over bearing.
K
Great guide, great stories, and maybe a ghost?
I had a great experience with Louisa as my guide! The walking portion wasn’t too strenuous, which my jelly legs appreciated after walking Edinburgh all day already, but it was still a good tour around and we got to see everything. Louisa was fab, making sure that I was able to hear her by keeping me close during the talking portions as I’m hard of hearing. She was knowledgeable, funny, and great to ask questions to! I enjoyed the history, with a hint of spookiness thrown in, and although I can’t prove anything I’m pretty sure I saw/felt something weird in the vaults while being the last one out of one of the rooms. I could have SWORN there was still someone who was behind me, but I was the last person in there! Overall, would highly recommend and would do it again if I’m ever visiting Edinburgh!
C
Amazing experience!
Amazing experience full of history/ ghosts our tour guide Nick was fabulous kept us entertained throughout. 100% would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
S
Poor guide = poor experience
This could be a super fun tour but the guide was going through the motions and was very unenthusiastic about his job. He clearly didn’t want to be there and it was evident his delivery of the tour. There are lots of spooky tour options—I wish I hadn’t picked this one.
S
Fun! Spooky! Educational!
Interesting. Fun. Dark. Spooky. Educational. The only truly negative thing to say is that, while the meeting address was specifically provided, Google Maps (and likely other apps) got us very "close" but didn't nail the spot. The further complication was that the businesses did not all fully display their street addresses, so we weren't able to definitively know we reached the exact meeting spot. The guide that evening did tell us people were missing, but that the tour needed to begin without them. I also can't really say that the guide frequently took a headcount to make sure people didn't get lost along the way.
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