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City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour in Edinburgh

4.7 Great 258 reviews
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1h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

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.

From the guide

Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour leads you through Edinburgh's fascinating past and into a locked section of Greyfriars Kirkyard infamously known as the Covenanter's Prison.

This is the lair of the 'Mackenzie Poltergeist', regarded as the best documented supernatural case of all time. An encounter with the poltergeist is said to be the highlight of the Haunted Graveyard Tour, with hundreds of people claiming to have been attacked by the entity. And only City of the Dead has the key!

90 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's most haunted locations, led by a local expert guide.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Tue, Thu, Sat
Departures: 20:30, 21:00
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs Tue, Thu, Sat, departing at 20:30, 21:00. Scheduled through March 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Local, expert guide

What's Not Included

Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Royal Mile Stop 1
All tours last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Each guide is a local expert on Edinburgh's fascinating and horrifying history, with their own unique style and delivery so no two tours are ever the same. Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour meanders through the labyrinth of Edinburgh's closes and alleyways before entering Greyfriars Kirkyard.
30 min
Greyfriars Stop 2
All tours last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Each guide is a local expert on Edinburgh's fascinating and horrifying history, with their own unique style and delivery so no two tours are ever the same. Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour enters Greyfriars Kirkyard, the world's most haunted site! We finish the tour inside the Covenantor's Prison, a locked section of a 16th-century walled cemetery. Thought to be the world's first concentration camp, this is the lair of the 'Mackenzie Poltergeist', the best documented supernatural case of all time. Since City of the Dead has the only access to the Prison, we have been able to record all of the 'attacks' on visitors there. And there have been thousands. Can cause physical and mental distress. You join us at your own risk.
1h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Tours leave from the tree on the pavement at the side of St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. NOT THE FRONT! (The map has us on the wrong side of the church and we can't change it!) Please arrive at meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure. Please contact us if you're unable to join your tour.

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Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Language: English only
  • Age: Minimum 12
  • Not recommended for travelers who have difficulty walking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #22 of 28€271h 30m4.72 (258)shared
Edinburgh - Dark History€212h4.96 (914)shared
Haunted Histories walking tour€211h 30m4.98 (211)shared
Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour€211h 10m4.9 (711)shared

Ranked #22 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

From € 27 / person