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Edinburgh 2 Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour Italian Tour Guide

4.8 Excellent 81 reviews
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2h
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Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Walk Edinburgh’s narrow streets at nightfall for stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts, with a cemetery visit along the way. A professional guide is included; the tour is in Italian only and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.84 from 81 reviews at €20 per person for 2h.

From the guide

On this Italian tour, follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts.
• Discover stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts
• Wander the narrow city streets at nightfall with an Italian guide
• Visit a cemetery famous for its high levels of paranormal activity
• Meet the infamous ghost of Edinburgh Castle

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 17:00, 18:00, 19:00. Scheduled through September 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

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

St Giles' Cathedral Stop 1
In front of St Giles’ Cathedral, we explore this area’s role as the political, religious and judicial heart of Edinburgh, where power and punishment were closely linked.
10 min
Mercat Cross Stop 2
Once a centre of public justice, this was the site of punishments and executions. Here we discuss social control and the harsh realities of the medieval penal system.
7 min
These narrow alleyways were home to the poorest communities Stop 3
They reveal the brutal living conditions, disease and superstition that shaped medieval Old Town Edinburgh.
10 min
Tron Kirk Market Stop 4
A historic space associated with surveillance, punishment and the persecution of alleged witches, offering insight into fear, superstition and repression.
5 min
North Bridge Stop 5
A bridge built over ancient burial grounds and surrounded by legends since its construction. We explore its tragic beginnings and the superstitions that still surround it.
10 min
Here we delve into the stories of the South Bridge Vaults, linked to smugglin... Stop 6
Here we delve into the stories of the South Bridge Vaults, linked to smuggling, secret medical practices and unexplained phenomena that continue to attract paranormal investigators.
5 min
Greyfriars Kirk Stop 7
The tour concludes in Edinburgh’s most famous cemetery. We uncover the stories of grave robbers, the tragic fate of the Covenanters and the terrifying legend of Bloody Mackenzie, one of Scotland’s most feared spirits.
25 min

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for child aged 5 and under
  • Minimum numbers apply (2-3 pax). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
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Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #13 of 28€202h4.84 (81)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 #13 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 € 20 / person