Free Ghost Tour
Discover the dark side of Old Edinburgh
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Free Ghost Tour of Edinburgh
Edinburgh's dark side included body snatching, public executions, gruesome jails and tortures. Come to the FREE Ghost Tour and hear ghostly tales and sinister stories that will transport you back to the terrifying past of old Edinburgh as we walk spooky shadows and haunted alleyways.
Our favorite activity in Scotland
The ghost tour with Rory was, hands down, our favorite activity we did here in Scotland. Rory was so incredibly knowledgeable and weaved the history of the city with ghost stories seamlessly. We absolutely loved this tour and highly recommend it!
Nicole Wilmet-Hughes
Google (Oct 24)
A true storyteller
Emma, a true storyteller, weaves the already scrumptious tales of this ghost tour together masterfully. A bit of magic spookiness, a lot of history, mixed together, and boom. Leading you down the dark alleys and graveyards of this haunting city, it feels as if you've stepped into a fairytale with a twisted ending, where adventure and death await at every corner!
Eleni Aristeidou
Google (Aug 24)
Our guide was amazing!
Our guide Katie was amazing! She was funny, informative, and made an effort to include everyone. I'm disabled and walk with a cane and she asked me and my girlfriend if she was walking at an ok pace or if she needed to slow down for me. Definitely recommended the ghost tour!
B. Rokosz
Google (Jun 24)
Would definitely recommend!
I did the ghost Tour with Rory and his way of telling the stories about ghost/past murders etc sucks you right in! The mixture of gory details, historical facts and the air of the supernatural was great, time went by so quickly! Would definitely recommend!
May Corinna Lipp
Google (May 24)
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Tour Description
Edinburgh is known as one of the most haunted cities in Europe, with a past of murders, witchcraft and plague. Its wynds and closes have witnessed the two sides of the city: beauty and horror.
Edinburgh's dark side also included body snatching, public executions, gruesome jails and tortures.
Come to the FREE 1.5 hour Ghost Tour and hear ghostly tales and sinister stories that will transport you back to the terrifying past of old Edinburgh as we walk spooky shadows and haunted alleyways.
Highlights
| Burke and Hare, the Westport Murderers |
| The most haunted graveyard in Scotland |
| The real Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde |
| Crime and punishment |
| Witch trials |
| And much more... |
Groups
To ensure the highest quality of our Free Tours, groups of more than 14 people should book a Private Tour.
If you are arranging a booking for a School Group, please book a Private Tour.
This will allow us to give you a more personalized experience. Thanks for your understanding!
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Free Ghost Tour!
Showing up is fine in most cases. However, you will have priority with a booking if tours reach their capacity.
Meeting Point
The FREE Ghost Tour starts on The Royal Mile just in front of a bar called Copper Still (154 High Street).
Look for the yellow umbrellas!
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