Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Dark History & Haunts

Uncover the dark secrets of Edinburgh’s history on a spine-chilling walking tour. Explore hidden criminals, burial sites, and locations of true crimes in the city’s gothic Old Town.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lawnmarket - Deacon Brodie- cabinet-maker, deacon of a trades guild and his secret life
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard - Prisons, to plague pits, grave robbers and scandal. Beware as you approach this terrifying plot.
  • Grassmarket - Hear the incredibly story of the fishwife that refused to die.
  • Edinburgh Castle - From phantom pipers, to…
What's Included
  • Interactive quiz
  • Knowledgeable local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Venture into the mysterious depths of Edinburgh, where restless spirits and a dark past intertwine.
Discover Greyfriars Kirkyard, home to the notorious Mackenzie Poltergeist, which haunts those daring enough to visit. Stroll through the Covenanters’ Prison, a place of immense suffering, and listen to stories of vengeful spirits and eerie experiences….

Location
William Chambers Monument
Chambers Street
Meet you outside the monument, which is next to the national museum
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Richard
Apr 29, 2025
Scotland history with a twist - The tour guide was a great guy! Very friendly, outgoing, and told great stories! His description of events and the people of Scotland made me feel like I picture them in my mind! Also, he got to know me and sometimes tailored his recommendations and points of interests that he thought I would enjoy. I loved my experience!!!
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Daydream32779455019
Apr 7, 2025
Spooky and historic - Just returned from a great Ghost tour led by Xander. My 15 year old daughter and I both loved the History and the mystery and we even got some Harry Potter facts thrown in as he knew we were fans. Thoroughly recommend this and especially Xander who was engaging and knowledgeable. A highlight was Greyfriars Kirkyard which is spookily atmospheric even in the sun. Don’t hesitate, book the tour!
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Kristina_s
Apr 1, 2025
Creepy and complete - Our guide went above and beyond with this entertaining and informative tour. It lasted longer than planned, because Xander wants his guests to be as educated as possible regarding the ghouls of the city. He's a professional that is easy to understand, and funny, too. The tour experiences are creepy, and we learned much about Edinburgh history.
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Thenewmrs2016
Feb 20, 2025
Host with the most! - We've just done this tour with Kieran and to say it was thoroughly enjoyable would be selling it short. His knowledge and all round self was fantastic. We would have absolutely no hesitation recommending any tour that he hosts. We'd gladly partake in one of his other tours. Thank you Kieran for such a fabulous evening.
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Robvt2016
Feb 16, 2025
Very good tour of Edinburgh - Very interesting Crime tour (I actually thought we had booked a ghost tour- the name of the tour was a bit misleading). Despite the confusion the tour was thoroughly entertaining, and even my 14 year old daughters enjoyed it. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and as as a family it was a nice way to learn about Edinburgh. Would def recommend.
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Musicmadness2109
Feb 8, 2025
Amazing Tour - Kieran was an amazing tour guide and shared so many interesting facts about Edinburgh's dark past. He was friendly, entertaining and really personalised the tour to us by building on our previous knowledge. Highly recommend any tour by him, we are definitely booking the Harry Potter one next!
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Danielleu835
Jan 6, 2025
Definitely recommend this tour! - Were from the netherlands and were on a 3 day trip to edinburgh, and im a big fan of Harry Potter! Kieran is so nice and friendly, talks loud and clearly, he involves everyone, also a lot of facts i didnt know yet. We had a wonderfull experience! Definitely recommend this tour with Kieran!
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Lenagw1137xn
Jan 5, 2025
Great tour - Did the Harry potter tour with Sander and he was absolutely amazing! Unfortunately I cannot select this tour here but he did a fantastic job
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262yamir
Aug 26, 2024
Fun Experience at Harry Potter Tour with JY - Jy was an excellent tour guide on our first day!! Fantastic job showing us the city where Harry Potter was inspired and super fun interaction during the Harry Potter trivia
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Julie_t
Sep 25, 2024
No show - The guide didn’t show up. We were disappointed that our plans were ruined for our last night in Edinburgh
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).