--- title: Edinburgh 2 Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour Italian Tour Guide lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 20 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 81 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 13 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-2-hour-nighttime-ghost-tour-italian-tour-guide/ --- # Edinburgh 2 Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour Italian Tour Guide **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Starts 17:00, 18:00, 19:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €18: ages 0 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €20 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 81 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Scozia Tour ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **St Giles' Cathedral** (10m) - 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. 2. **Mercat Cross** (7m) - 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. 3. **These narrow alleyways were home to the poorest communities** (10m) - They reveal the brutal living conditions, disease and superstition that shaped medieval Old Town Edinburgh. 4. **Tron Kirk Market** (5m) - A historic space associated with surveillance, punishment and the persecution of alleged witches, offering insight into fear, superstition and repression. 5. **North Bridge** (10m) - 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. 6. **Here we delve into the stories of the South Bridge Vaults, linked to smugglin...** (5m) - 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. 7. **Greyfriars Kirk** (25m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 - 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. ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 28** | €20 | 2h | 4.84 (81) | 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 #13 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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