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The 14 Ghost Walks in Edinburgh to Put In the Diary First

14 tours  ·  from $23 a head

The good ones go weeks ahead of the day you want them. Below: 14 ghost walks in Edinburgh to lock in early, what each includes, and where they differ.

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour - Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh’s famous ghost stories
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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1.The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,272 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Explore Edinburgh’s eerie closes, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and 400-year-old vaults on this atmospheric evening ghost tour.

“Magggi Dickinson was hilarious! Are a chilly night tour worth trucking through the cold! Very informative”

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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh - Grassmarket, executions, and Maggie Dickson
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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

2.Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,761 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Review of Edinburgh’s Ghost Bus Tour, with spooky stories, historic sights, practical tips, price advice, and an honest look at its theatrical style.

“It was a wet night absolutely pouring down.We got on the bus and from that moment we were laughing our heads off .Tommy Terror our guide was brilliant, informative and funny,as was the driver. Excellent value for money and a great way to spend a wet night in Edinburgh.”

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Dark history first, ghost stories second
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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

3.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,183 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, hear dark historical tales, and weigh the spooky fun, steep stairs, and practical details before booking.

“It was very interesting and informative. I forget my guides name, however, she did a great job keeping us entertained.”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh - The South Bridge vaults, 30 minutes underground
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Explore Greyfriars Kirk and Edinburgh’s underground vaults on a lively 90-minute night tour of dark history, ghosts, and true crime.

“Absolutely amazing tour of the kirkyard and Vaults, james was incredible showed such passion for his job and the history of edinburgh, would highly recommend”

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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh - Thirty minutes through Edinburgh’s darker Old Town
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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh - Old Town wynds and Edinburgh’s darker side
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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

6.Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,587 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Review of Edinburgh’s Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour, with vaults, graveyard tales, guide tips, price, scares, and practical advice.

“Absolutely amazing interactive experience with bumps, chills & thrills. My guy Lafayette brings down the house with his near perfect performance. The only thing missing was him disappearing into thin air or dissolving into oblivion at the conclusion of our amazing tour. Thank you for making my night. Live always Australia 💜”

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Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

7.Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23Best value

Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town and underground vaults on a one-hour family-friendly ghost tour with dark tales, character guides, and free cancellation.

“Me and my daughter had a fantastic tour with our guide Agnes the witch. She was entertaining with the dark stories of Edinburgh and its vaults. Would recommend anyone to go on a tour, great fun!💥💥”

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Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders - The guides make or break the evening
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Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - Looking down the Royal Mile toward North Berwick
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

9.Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Explore Edinburgh’s witch trials and darker past on a lively 75-minute walk from St Giles’ Cathedral to Grassmarket.

“The guide we had was really good! She was fun and included people into the tour itself. Would definitely recommend if youre into witches :)”

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Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget's Cellar - Candlelight, whisky, and more stories in Megget’s Cellar
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Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget’s Cellar

Multi-Sensory Night Walking Tour with Haunted Vaults in Edinburgh - What this Edinburgh ghost tour is really like
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Multi-Sensory Night Walking Tour with Haunted Vaults in Edinburgh

Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour - Starting at Mercat Cross on the Royal Mile
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Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour - Meeting at the Tree of the Dead
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City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour

13.City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Explore Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard on a small-group night tour filled with dark history, ghost stories, humor, and practical tips.

“Our guide, Ross, was spectacular, engaging, and full of dark humor. It was a very fun tour where we learned many anecdotes we didn’t know about Edinburgh, as well as terrifying stories from different spots around the city, with the cemetery as the main highlight. We had a great time, and it’s an experience we highly recommend if you want to enjoy yourself while discovering the darker side of the city.”

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