The guided walk is included; guests must be at least twelve, and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.96 from 68 reviews at €22 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #7 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €22 per adult.
Children from €18 (ages 12 to 16). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 67 of 68
Star breakdown of all 68 ratings
Reviewers praise the storytelling and historical detail; wet or windy weather can make the outdoor walk uncomfortable
Written by Guidekin from the 65 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 June 2024 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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We will start the tour here where the tour guide will introduce you to the city and explain about one of the most infamous buildings in the old town. They will then tell you stories of Edinburgh's form of entertainment. You will also be able to visit the famous Heart of Midlothian.
10 minHere you will learn about the gruesome time that the people of Edinburgh would partake in as well as what life was like for the people living in the city during the 17th Century. You will find out about one of Edinburgh's most infamous streets which is riddled with dark history and ghost stories alike.
10 minYou will be taken down Advocates Close where you will be told the dark tale of one of Edinburgh's most famous ghost stories which still haunts the streets to this day.
10 minYou will be taken down to Victoria Street, the inspiration for Diagon Alley from Harry Potter, where you will be told about another famous wizard, but this story is a far stretch from the boy wizard.
10 minYou will be taken to the 600-year-old market place to find out more about Edinburgh's form of entertainment, and you will be told about a riot that occurred at one of these events resulting in a dark story of betrayal and murder. You will find out about Jesse King the last woman to be executed in Edinburgh and Maggie Dickson.
15 minThis is our final stop where you will be told about one of the most violent Poltergeist hauntings in Britain, War and Murder, Body snatching and Graverobbing, and even people being buried alive in one of the world's most haunted cemeteries.
25 minJoin a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world. You would be regaled with tales of Ghosts, murders, graverobbing and bodysnatching and much more as your are guided down the cobbled streets and winding closes of Edinburgh.
This five star rated tour have left guests "Checking the shadows to make sure there is nothing hiding there" and the stories "Send chills down the spine" will you be brave enough to join your host for evening and learn the creepiest tales that Edinburgh has to offer.
This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 12.
Please be aware that some of the stories advertised may be different due to accessibility, audience present and weather impacts. Eerie Earth Tours reserves the right to change the content of the tour depending on different circumstances.
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The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #7 of 28 | €22 | 2h | 4.96 (68) | shared |
| Edinburgh - Dark History | €22 | 2h | 4.96 (915) | shared |
| Haunted Histories walking tour | €22 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (211) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour | €22 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (714) | shared |
Ranked #7 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