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 1,700 reviews at €19 per person for 1h.
Join 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.
This tour runs daily, departing at 13:15, 15:15, 17:15. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #15 of 28 | €19 | 1h | 4.81 (1700) | shared |
| Edinburgh - Dark History | €21 | 2h | 4.96 (914) | shared |
| Haunted Histories walking tour | €21 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (211) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour | €21 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (711) | 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