A guide leads the walk; the activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers. 4.88 from 1,222 reviews at €22 per person for 1h 45m.
In our comparison: #4 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche GruseltourThe page priceGerman | €22 | |
| Visite des fantômes en françaiFrench | €24 | |
| Ghost Tour in EnglishEnglish | €24 |
Children from €10 (ages 6 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,186 of 1,222
Star breakdown of all 1,222 ratings
Reviewers praise the storytelling and dark history, though some expected more ghost stories and scares.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 July 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
We will talk about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.
Pass by, no stopLearn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh
20 min · Admission not includedLearn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and the doctors who tried to cure them with bird masks.
Dicover about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.
We will also show you some nice views across Edinburgh whilst talking about a particularly dark chapter in the city’s history, the burning of witches and warlocks , and we will see if any of those who do this tour would have ended up on those bonfires.
Learn more about Scotland’s mythical site and the Scottish faeries.
All this mystery and mysticism that surrounds Edinburgh for decades attracts hundreds of tourists to the city wanting to know what happened in these centuries, are you going to miss it?
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #4 of 28 | €22 | 1h 45m | 4.88 (1222) | shared |
| Edinburgh - Dark History | €22 | 2h | 4.96 (919) | shared |
| Haunted Histories walking tour | €22 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (213) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour | €22 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (719) | shared |
Ranked #4 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