Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

The Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour takes you beneath the Royal Mile to explore Scotland's most haunted locations. Your expert guide leads you through the Old Town's shadowy closes and wynds, starting at St Giles Cathedral where tales of former Scottish parliament drama and notorious prisoners set the supernatural scene.

You'll enter the legendary Greyfriars Kirkyard, a 450-year-old cemetery famous for poltergeist activity and body snatchers. Here you'll learn about Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog whose statue stands nearby, while your guide recounts ghostly encounters that continue to this day. The tour's highlight takes you below ground into the South Bridge Underground Vaults, 18th-century stone chambers that once housed businesses and homes but now serve as one of Scotland's most active paranormal sites.

Standing in these underground chambers, you'll look up through the skylight to see modern Edinburgh above while hearing about spectral sightings that occur regularly in these historic vaults. This 75-minute exploration reveals a side of Edinburgh that few visitors ever witness.

What is Included

• 75-minute guided ghost tour
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Access to South Bridge Underground Vaults
• Greyfriars Kirkyard exploration
• Old Town historical commentary

Good to Know

The tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and involves extended walking on uneven cobblestones and steps. Children under 5 are not permitted due to mature supernatural content and safety considerations. Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear and bring warm clothing as underground vaults maintain cool temperatures year-round.

Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time for check-in procedures. Meeting point details are provided in your booking confirmation email. The underground vaults are not wheelchair accessible due to steps and uneven historic surfaces. The tour operates in most weather conditions, with underground sections providing shelter from Edinburgh's unpredictable weather.

For more supernatural experiences in Scotland's capital, consider the Edinburgh Castle tour where you can explore the fortress's haunted chambers, or discover the city's dark history on an Edinburgh Old Town walking tour that covers the same atmospheric streets in daylight hours.