---
title: Edinburgh Ghost Tour
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
tours: 28
price_from_eur: 19
reviews_total: 45300
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/ghost-tours-edinburgh/
---

# Edinburgh Ghost Tour

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of October 1, 2026.

## All 28 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edinburgh - Dark History](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dark-history/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 4.96 (914) | 2h | daily 15:00–18:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Haunted Histories walking tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-histories-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 4.98 (211) | 1h 30m | Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 16:30–21:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 3 | [Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-witches-haunted-history-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 4.9 (711) | 1h 10m–1h 15m | daily 11:00–19:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 4 | [Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-ghost-tour-mysteries-legends-and-murders/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 4.88 (1220) | 1h 45m | daily 17:30–18:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr/de |
| 5 | [Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-greyfriars-kirkyard-history-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €107 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (74) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–14:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 6 | [Edinburgh and Underground Spanish Ghost Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-and-underground-spanish-ghost-tour/?format=md) |  | €23 per person | 4.86 (1564) | 1h 15m | daily 20:15 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · es |
| 7 | [Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/dark-history-and-ghost-tour-of-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 4.96 (68) | 2h | Wed Thu Fri Sat 15:00–18:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 8 | [Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults \| 90min](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/luxury-whisky-tasting-in-edinburgh-s-underground-vaults-90min/?format=md) | Whisky Tours | €113 per person | 4.88 (166) | 1h 30m | daily 14:00–21:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 9 | [90min Connoisseur Underground Whisky Tasting](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/90min-connoisseur-underground-whisky-tasting/?format=md) | Whisky Tours | €62 per person | 5.0 (30) | 1h 30m | daily 14:00–21:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 10 | [Multi-Sensory Witches Trials & Truth Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/multi-sensory-witches-trials-truth-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €36 per person | 4.95 (40) | 1h 30m | Fri Sat Sun 16:30–17:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 11 | [90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/90min-underground-whisky-tasting-in-edinburgh-s-old-town/?format=md) | Whisky Tours | €48 per person | 4.85 (485) | 1h 30m | daily 14:00–21:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 12 | [Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/kids-multi-sensory-underground-vaults-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €24 per person | 4.95 (38) | 1h 15m | daily 10:00–13:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 13 | [Edinburgh 2 Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour Italian Tour Guide](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-2-hour-nighttime-ghost-tour-italian-tour-guide/?format=md) |  | €20 per person | 4.84 (81) | 2h | daily 17:00–19:00 | up to 25 per booking · free cancel · instant · it |
| 14 | [Old Town Historical and Underground Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/old-town-historical-and-underground-tour/?format=md) | Walking Tours | €24 per person | 4.82 (1952) | 1h 30m | daily 11:00–14:15 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 15 | [Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/afternoon-old-town-and-underground-ghost-tour-1-15-3-15-5-15/?format=md) |  | €19 per person | 4.81 (1700) | 1h | daily 13:15–17:15 | up to 28 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 16 | [Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/multi-sensory-underground-vaults-evening-ghost-tour-with-whisky/?format=md) |  | €38 per person | 4.79 (693) | 2h | daily 18:00–19:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 17 | [Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/small-group-edinburgh-underground-vaults-graveyard-ghost-tour/?format=md) |  | €38 per person | 4.78 (583) | 1h 45m | daily 19:00–20:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 18 | [Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-vaults-walking-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €29 per person | 4.77 (2408) | 1h | daily 17:00–19:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 19 | [Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-darkside-ghost-tour-of-mysteries-and-murder-and-legends/?format=md) |  | €28 per person | 4.77 (3933) | 2h | daily 18:30–21:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 20 | [City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/city-of-the-dead-underground-vaults-day/?format=md) |  | €27 per person | 4.69 (140) | 1h 20m | daily 15:30 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 21 | [Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-vaults-and-graveyard-walking-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €31 per person | 4.76 (2115) | 1h 30m | daily 17:30–20:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 22 | [City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/city-of-the-dead-haunted-graveyard-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €27 per person | 4.72 (258) | 1h 30m | Tue Thu Sat 20:30–21:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 23 | [Exclusive Underground Vaults Multi-Sensory History Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/exclusive-underground-vaults-multi-sensory-history-tour/?format=md) |  | €33 per person | 4.73 (1545) | 1h 15m | daily 10:00–16:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 24 | [Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/multi-sensory-haunted-underground-vaults-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €32 per person | 4.72 (1857) | 1h 15m | daily 14:30–20:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 25 | [Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/underground-vaults-walking-tour-in-edinburgh-old-town/?format=md) | Walking Tours | €29 per person | 4.7 (9483) | 1h | daily 10:00–16:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 26 | [Underground City of the Dead Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/underground-city-of-the-dead-tour/?format=md) |  | €27 per person | 4.61 (300) | 1h 30m | Mon Wed Fri Sun 20:00–20:30 | up to 5 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 27 | [The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour/?format=md) |  | €23 per person | 4.65 (10847) | 1h 15m | daily 17:45–20:45 | up to 28 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 28 | [Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/extreme-paranormal-underground-ghost-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €25 per person | 4.62 (1884) | 1h 20m | daily 21:15 | up to 28 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Edinburgh - Dark History** — Edinburgh's murderers, thieves, witches and Plague accounts supply the material for this dark history walk. An in-person guide tells the stories; expect subjects including hangings, decapitations and cannibalism. 4.96 from 914 reviews at €21 per person for 2h.
- **Haunted Histories walking tour** — Explore the Old Town through stories of ghosts, torture and terror, delivered by a theatrical guide. All fees and taxes are included; the route is covered on foot, so expect a walking outing. 4.98 from 211 reviews at €21 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour** — Stories of Scotland's accused witches shape this walk through the closes and wynds of Edinburgh's Old Town. A character guide leads the storytelling; cobbles, steep streets and steps require moderate fitness. 4.9 from 711 reviews at €21 per person for 1h 10m–1h 15m.
- **Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders** — Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard frame a walk through Edinburgh's accounts of plague, body trading and murder. A guide leads the walk; the activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers. 4.88 from 1220 reviews at €21 per person for 1h 45m.
- **Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour** — Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard through stories of the people buried there on a private tour for your party. A local guide is included; uneven surfaces may require route adjustments for wheelchair users, and pricing is per group. 5 from 74 reviews at €107 per group/vehicle for 1h 30m.
- **Edinburgh and Underground Spanish Ghost Tour** — Ghost stories, witchcraft and executions frame a walk through Edinburgh that ends in underground vaults with a window onto people walking above. The guided walk and vault entry are included; you must understand Spanish. 4.86 from 1564 reviews at €23 per person for 1h 15m.
- **Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh** — Edinburgh's cobbled streets and closes frame stories of ghosts, murders and bodysnatching, told by a paranormal investigator. The guided walk is included; guests must be at least twelve, and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.96 from 68 reviews at €21 per person for 2h.
- **Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults | 90min** — Taste five drams of rare and old whiskies in Edinburgh's underground vaults, with a guide to lead the tasting. Access to the underground venue and the whiskies are included; the experience is not recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. 4.88 from 166 reviews at €113 per person for 1h 30m.
- **90min Connoisseur Underground Whisky Tasting** — An underground tasting focuses on independent bottlers and unusual cask finishes for drinkers with some whisky experience. Four drams of Scotch whisky are included; the activity is not recommended during pregnancy. 5 from 30 reviews at €62 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Multi-Sensory Witches Trials & Truth Tour in Edinburgh** — Visit places where Scotland's accused witches were executed and are remembered, with recorded city sounds accompanying the storytelling. Audio devices, a playlist and a candle to take home are included; participants must be at least eighteen. 4.95 from 40 reviews at €36 per person for 1h 30m.
- **90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town** — Taste four whiskies from different Scottish production regions in an underground Old Town space. Exclusive access and a guided introduction to whisky history and production are included; additional tastings cost extra. 4.85 from 485 reviews at €48 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh** — Daytime ghost stories for children lead into Blair Street Underground Vaults, with recorded sounds and artefacts found underground. Vault access, storytelling and audio devices are included; children must be over five and comfortable shoes are advised. 4.95 from 38 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 15m.
- **Edinburgh 2 Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour Italian Tour Guide** — Walk Edinburgh’s narrow streets at nightfall for stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts, with a cemetery visit along the way. A professional guide is included; the tour is in Italian only and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.84 from 81 reviews at €20 per person for 2h.
- **Old Town Historical and Underground Tour** — Follow the Royal Mile into closes and courts off the High Street, then explore the South Bridge vaults. Guiding and access to a dedicated underground section are included, with time for questions; moderate fitness is required. 4.82 from 1952 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15** — An afternoon walk pairs Old Town closes with the South Bridge vaults, telling darker Edinburgh stories in a lighter tone suited to families. A guide in period costume and the vault visit are included; children under five cannot join. 4.81 from 1700 reviews at €19 per person for 1h.
- **Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky** — Old Town ghost stories lead into Blair Street Underground Vaults and finish with a drink in a candlelit cellar. Vault access, audio devices and a whisky, pale ale or soft drink are included; children must be at least five. 4.79 from 693 reviews at €38 per person for 2h.
- **Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour** — Blair Street Underground Vaults and Canongate Graveyard pair underground ghost stories with a graveyard visit. Vault access, guided storytelling and audio devices with selected sounds are included; this tour is for adults only. 4.78 from 583 reviews at €38 per person for 1h 45m.
- **Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh** — Explore underground vaults through stories of their former residents, poverty and crime. Admission is included, but access involves a high step, a spiral staircase and further stairs between levels, so moderate fitness is required. 4.77 from 2408 reviews at €29 per person for 1h.
- **Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends** — Public executions, witch trials and body-snatching shape this storytelling walk through Edinburgh's darker past. A guided walk is included, though the route can vary with the group; steep hills and narrow stairways make it unsuitable for wheelchair users. 4.77 from 3933 reviews at €28 per person for 2h.
- **City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)** — Explore the underground tunnels called Damnation Alley through stories of former residents and reported hauntings. A local guide leads the walk; participants must be at least twelve and have moderate fitness. 4.69 from 140 reviews at €27 per person for 1h 20m.
- **Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh** — Pair Greyfriars Kirkyard with the Niddry Street Vaults for stories of crime, executions and Edinburgh folklore. The guided graveyard visit and vault entry are included; access involves a high step and further stairs inside. 4.76 from 2115 reviews at €31 per person for 1h 30m.
- **City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour in Edinburgh** — Enter the locked Covenanter's Prison section of Greyfriars Kirkyard for history and ghost stories centred on the 'Mackenzie Poltergeist'. A guided walk is included; moderate fitness is required and transport to the attraction is excluded. 4.72 from 258 reviews at €27 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Exclusive Underground Vaults Multi-Sensory History Tour** — Explore Blair Street Underground Vaults through sounds, scents and original artefacts you can touch. Guided vault access, the Vaults Museum, a scent card and a playlist are included; children must be over five. 4.73 from 1545 reviews at €33 per person for 1h 15m.
- **Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh** — Ghost storytelling in the Blair Street Underground Vaults is accompanied by selected Edinburgh sounds through audio devices. Vault access, guiding, a playlist and a ghost story gift are included; children under five cannot join. 4.72 from 1857 reviews at €32 per person for 1h 15m.
- **Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town** — Walk the Royal Mile before exploring candlelit vaults beneath the South Bridge, with stories about their former residents. The guided vault visit is included, but access involves a high step, a spiral staircase and further steps inside. 4.7 from 9483 reviews at €29 per person for 1h.
- **Underground City of the Dead Tour** — Explore the underground tunnels known as 'Damnation Alley' through stories of life beneath Edinburgh's streets. A guided walk is included; it runs in English only and the minimum age is twelve. 4.61 from 300 reviews at €27 per person for 1h 30m.
- **The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour** — Old Town wynds, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults form a ghost walk led by a guide playing a historical character. The walk includes underground access and stories of executions and hauntings; children under five cannot join. 4.65 from 10847 reviews at €23 per person for 1h 15m.
- **Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh** — A late-night walk links Old Town closes, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults through ghost stories and accounts of Edinburgh's brutal past. A costumed character guide leads the route; participants must be eighteen or older. 4.62 from 1884 reviews at €25 per person for 1h 20m.

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## FAQ

**How many ghost tours & vaults in Edinburgh are available on Guidekin?**

28 ghost tours & vaults are available for booking in Edinburgh on Guidekin. The top-rated is Edinburgh - Dark History with 4.96/5 from 914 reviews.

**How much do ghost tours & vaults in Edinburgh cost?**

Prices range from €19 to €113 per person. The most affordable option is Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15 at €19. The premium choice is Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults | 90min at €113.

**What are the best ghost tours & vaults in Edinburgh?**

Based on 45300 traveler reviews across 28 tours, Edinburgh - Dark History leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.96/5 (914 reviews).

**How long do ghost tours & vaults in Edinburgh last?**

Duration ranges from 1h to 2h. The shortest is Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town at 1h. The longest is Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh at 2h.

**How do I book ghost tours & vaults in Edinburgh on Guidekin?**

Browse 28 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most ghost tours & vaults offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/ghost-tours-edinburgh/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/ghost-tours-edinburgh/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/ghost-tours-edinburgh/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/ghost-tours-edinburgh/?date=2026-10-15&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/filters/

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