A guide in period costume and the vault visit are included; children under five cannot join. 4.81 from 1,700 reviews at €19 per person for 1h.
Best for: With children, choose the lighter afternoon Old Town and South Bridge vaults walk: 1h at €19 per person, 4.81 from 1,700 reviews; minimum age five. Ghost Tours & Vaults comparison
Trade-off: Children under five cannot join.
In our comparison: #15 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €19 per adult.
Children from €14 (ages 5 to 16). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,627 of 1,700
Star breakdown of all 1,700 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' theatrical stories and humour; the underground area visited is small
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 July 2026 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Edinburgh with the fascinating Old Town and mysterious vaults.
1hJoin us for a darkly entertaining, but family friendly, afternoon jaunt through the Old Town of Edinburgh and one of its famous underground vaults. Let one of our enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides, dressed in period costume, lead you through this historic neighbourhood while sharing some fascinating tales from the more bloody side of Scotland’s past, involving murder, bodysnatching, witchcraft and even cannibalism. For the second half of the tour descend into our exclusive section of underground and explore its intriguing but sinister haunted chambers.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #15 of 28 | €19 | 1h | 4.81 (1700) | shared |
| Edinburgh - Dark History | €22 | 2h | 4.96 (919) | shared |
| Haunted Histories walking tour | €22 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (213) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour | €22 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (719) | shared |
Ranked #15 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €113, median €27; typical length 1h 30m. 1 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 28 Ghost Tours & Vaults