All fees and taxes are included; the route is covered on foot, so expect a walking outing. 4.97 from 213 reviews at €22 per person for 1h 30m.
In our comparison: #2 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €22 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 211 of 213
Star breakdown of all 213 ratings
Reviewers praise the theatrical mix of history, humour and ghost stories; the outdoor walk can involve rain and cold
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (4 December 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Uncover the secrets that lie underneath the mysterious and historic Royal Mile, with stories buried underneath the very path that we'll walk along Scotland's most famous street.
10 minListen to dark tales of the residents that shared them.
10 minLearn what grotesque spectacles entertained Edinburgh's bloodthirsty audiences at the Mercat Cross.
10 minGaze in wonder at St Giles' Cathedral as it pierces the late night sky.
10 minLearn grisly tales of some of Edinburgh's most notorious inhabitants as you stand amongst the very closes and wynds that they stalked.
10 minStand inbetween the stately bridges of the Old Town, as we learn how one of them might well be cursed....
10 minExplore the libraries of the dead, better known as Greyfriars Kirkyard. Take in fabulous stories forever retold about graverobbers, ghosts and ghouls, dissidents and dogs in Edinburgh's most haunted---and most picturesque--graveyard.
20 min90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and theatrical tour guide. An iconic Edinburgh experience suitable for young and old.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 28 | €22 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (213) | shared |
| Edinburgh - Dark History | €22 | 2h | 4.96 (919) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour | €22 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (719) | shared |
| Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders | €22 | 1h 45m | 4.88 (1222) | shared |
Ranked #2 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