--- title: City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour in Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 27 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 258 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 22 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/city-of-the-dead-haunted-graveyard-tour-in-edinburgh/ --- # City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour in Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Tours leave from the tree on the… - Starts 20:30, 21:00: 2 departures a day - Age 12+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €27 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.72/5 from 258 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: City of the Dead Tours ## What's included - Local, expert guide ## Not included - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Royal Mile** (30m) - 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... 2. **Greyfriars** (1h; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat - Departures: 20:30, 21:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ_QP3T4XHh0gR8i8eVxbnJKo ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 28** | €27 | 1h 30m | 4.72 (258) | shared | | [Edinburgh - Dark History](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dark-history/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.96 (914) | shared | | [Haunted Histories walking tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-histories-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (211) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-witches-haunted-history-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (711) | shared | Ranked #22 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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