2-Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour
On this Edinburgh Nighttime Ghost Tour, you will spend two hours exploring the city’s darkest history, stepping into a world of ghosts, mysteries and witchcraft. We will walk through historic cemeteries and hidden alleyways while uncovering legends, real events and even scientific investigations linked to Edinburgh’s most unexplained phenomena.
Throughout its history, Edinburgh has witnessed brutal events, murders and witch burnings. The echoes of these stories have survived through time and remain deeply embedded in the city’s closes and graveyards, which we explore after nightfall, when the atmosphere is at its most intense.
Leaving the most tourist-filled areas behind, this Edinburgh ghost walking tour takes you back to a time when life beyond the city walls was forbidden. Through carefully selected stories and visual projections, your guide will reveal Edinburgh as its former inhabitants once experienced it. More than once, you may find that history is darker than legend.
This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 5 due to the themes explored during the visit.
Mandatory Entry Requirement for the UK (ETA)
Starting April 2025, all EU travelers need to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before flying to Scotland. This electronic permit can be requested quickly through the official app or the UK Government website.
- Price: £20 (approx. €23).
- Validity: Valid for 2 years for multiple entries of up to 6 months each.
- Documentation: Traveling with a valid passport is mandatory (national ID cards are no longer valid for entry into the country). It is recommended to apply for the ETA at least 72 hours in advance.
Meeting Point – Introduction
The tour begins with an introduction to Edinburgh’s historical background and an overview of what awaits you on this journey through its most shadowy corners.
City Chambers / 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.
The Hidden Side of the Closes
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 / Hunter Square
A historic space associated with surveillance, punishment and the persecution of alleged witches, offering insight into fear, superstition and repression.
Scotsman Steps / 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.
Niddry Street / South Bridge Vaults
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 Kirkyard
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.
Cemetery Exit – Closing
A final reflection on how history, death and the unexplained continue to shape the soul of haunted Edinburgh.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Travel
- Walking tour
- Guide
- Yes
- Language
- English
- Lowest Price Guarantee
- 17£
- Departure Point
- 190 High Street (Royal Mile)
- e-ticket
- Printed or mobile voucher accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (up to 24 hours before tour departure)
- Departure time
- 17:00
- Return Details
- 19:00
- What's Included
- Professional guide service in English.
- 2 hours tour.
- What's No Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
Alessandro
Adam our guide - excellent story telling and engaging way of getting us all to play a part. Very enjoyable experience!
Katelyn
Luba
India was such an engaging and knowledgeable tour guide! She shared so many interesting stories and fascinating facts about Edinburgh%u2019s history, making the tour both enjoyable and informative. Our tour was at 5pm, but she was still full of energy, enthusiasm and passion throughout. We learned so much and really enjoyed discovering the history of this beautiful city through her stories. She made the experience fun and memorable. Highly recommend India as a tour guide!
Stephanie
Amelia was a great tour guide, the 2 hour tour was so interesting and full of mystery and I learnt so much about the streets of Edinburgh and the dark past. She was super friendly and energetic and gave a brilliant tour.
Lilli
India war großartig! Spannend und gruselig! Vielen Dank!
