Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
- 1h 20m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
As darkness falls, and the witching hour creeps ever closer, join us for a spine tingling, late night, 80 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and underground. The often brutal past of Scotland’s capital creates a wholly unique, grand but somewhat unsettling atmosphere which lends itself to evening ghost tours. Let one of our costumed guides, playing an infamous, historical character, lead you through the Old Town’s winding closes, show you the notoriously haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard and reveal one of Edinburgh’s darkest secrets – the underground vaults that snake beneath the city. Hear gory, but always entertaining and revealing, tales of ghosts, torture, executions, murder, cannibalism and witchcraft. The scares on this tour do not depend on jump scares or cheap tricks but good storytelling.
Inclusions
What's included
- Ideal for fans of ghost stories and other tales of the supernatural.
- Well trained, enthusiastic costumed guide playing a character.
- Given the late start and subject matter this tour isn’t suitable for children or the fainthearted.
- Late night start time helps create a spooky atmosphere.
- Vivid, bloodcurdling accounts from Edinburgh’s history.
- 75 minute tour of the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults.
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Not for the faint hearted
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.6
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Ratings come from 1,864 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Mary Queen of Scots
Need to slow down. Thought it was a WALKING tour and we we were sprinting to each of the talking points areas. Not a pleasant experience for an older senior citizen. Mary Queen of Scots was excellent with her telling of stories.
5recommend going on this if you love paranormal
Very knowledgable, interactive, funny and good vibes. Well worth the money, tour lasted around two hours and enjoyed every minute.
5Exceptional
We had an absolutely amazing time on the tour! Our guide, David Rizzio, was fantastic — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and genuinely passionate about Edinburgh and its history. He made the whole experience so enjoyable and brought the city to life with fascinating stories and little details. You could really tell that David put his heart into what he was doing, and honestly, I don’t think anyone could have done a better job. He made us feel welcome from the very beginning and kept everyone interested throughout the entire tour. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh. An unforgettable experience thanks to an incredible David Rizzio!
5The Perfect Spooky Night in Edinburgh
We had a fantastic time on the Edinburgh Paranormal Ghost Tour! Our guide, David Rizzio, was absolutely brilliant — incredibly funny, theatrical, charismatic, and clearly very knowledgeable about Edinburgh’s dark and mysterious history. David had a fantastic way of bringing the stories to life, mixing fascinating historical details with plenty of humour and suspense. His storytelling made the whole experience really engaging, and you could tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. If you’re looking for something fun, atmospheric, and a little spooky while visiting Edinburgh, I’d definitely recommend this tour. And if you get David as your guide, you’re in for a great night!
5Loved our tour guide It was a little spooky
The tour professional was amazing, he kept us laughing and his tales were factual, we checked! We would do this tour again
5Paranormal ghost tour
David did a really good job balancing the historical facts with the right amount of spookiness.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 28 travellers
- Operated by
- City of Edinburgh Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 1253 experiences we list in Edinburgh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 29 of 1253.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.
Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.
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