Your experience

Step into the shadows of Edinburgh after dark on a spine-chilling guided ghost tour. Begin your journey at the historic Mercat Cross, and follow your expert storyteller through the city’s winding alleys as night falls over timeless stones. Learn of haunting secrets and real-life stories from a city steeped in intrigue, crime and folklore.

Getting started

Your adventure starts with a brief introduction as you meet your local guide in Old Town’s busy heart. Receive your personal audio device before moving into the atmospheric streets illuminated by lanterns, setting the stage for tales of treason, tragedy and loss.

Walking the haunted Old Town

Walk through infamous wynds and closes, where echoes of the past linger. Your guide shares chilling accounts of mob riots, notorious murders and Edinburgh’s role in Scotland’s grim witch trials. Explore the very streets that witnessed some of the city’s darkest events as you immerse yourself in authentic storytelling.

Descend into the Blair Street Underground Vaults

Your group will descend into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, a subterranean labyrinth shrouded in legend. Hear about the spirits said to haunt the damp, candlelit chambers and the fates of those who once dwelled there. True ghost stories and tales of unexplained encounters come alive as your guide lights your path through these historic vaults.

Meet your master storyteller

Each guide has their own repertoire of vivid tales, narrating with skill and passion to ensure every guest is drawn into the journey. The small group size maintains an intimate experience, helping you catch every whisper and eerie tale.

Enhance your evening with upgrades

• Upgrade to a 2-hour tour for extra time in Old Town and more ghostly tales.

• Relax in Megget’s Cellar and enjoy a candlelit storytelling session complete with a glass of local Scotch whisky, a craft IPA or a Scottish soft drink.

What makes this tour unique?

• Exclusive access to the Blair Street Vaults at night

• Expert guides combining history and folklore

• Engaging stories brought to life with vivid detail in a small group setting

What to expect

• An immersive, after-dark experience ideal for fans of thrilling tales and local history

• Chilling—but true—accounts of murders, riots and hauntings

• A social atmosphere for adults and older children with a taste for the mysterious

This tour offers a blend of history and horror, making it an unforgettable way to discover the darker side of Edinburgh. Whether you choose the classic or extended version, you’ll finish your evening with your curiosity (and perhaps your nerves) tested to their limits.

Book your Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour tickets now!