--- title: Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 31 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 2115 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: First ghost tour? rank_in_category: 21 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-vaults-and-graveyard-walking-tour-in-edinburgh/ --- # Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Pair Greyfriars Kirkyard with the Niddry Street Vaults for stories of crime, executions and Edinburgh folklore. The guided graveyard visit and vault entry are included; access involves a high step and further stairs inside. 4.76 from 2115 reviews at €31 per person for 1h 30m. **First ghost tour?:** Start with the Greyfriars Kirkyard and Niddry Street Vaults walk: 1h 30m at €31 per person, 4.76 from 2115 reviews; expect a high step and stairs. Trade-off: High step and further stairs inside the vaults. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting corpses lay below and whose names were made famous in many novels and history books, sending chills down many a reader's spine. Then on to the infamous and haunted Niddry Street underground vaults, most haunted place in Edinburgh and probably one of the scariest in the world! Once home to the destitute, prostitutes, criminals, witches and a hell-fire club, and is possessed by something evil that awaits you ## Before you book - Meeting point: Tours meet at the Tourist Information… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 4 start times: between 17:30 and 20:00 - Age 5+: Not suitable for children under 5 years of age ## Key facts - Price: from €31 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.76/5 from 2115 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Auld Reekie Tours Ltd ## What's included - Small-group guided experience - Professional guide - Entry to the Niddry Street Vaults - Guided visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard - Historical commentary on Edinburgh's dark history, crime, executions, and folklore ## Not included - Gratuities - Transportation to/from meeting point - Souvenirs ## Itinerary 1. **Greyfriars Kirk** (35m) - You will be guided through Greyfriars Graveyard hearing about some of it's most famous residents and the history of this burial place. 2. **Auld Reekie Tours** (30m) - See the Vaults hidden below Edinburgh's South Bridge and hear about their dark history and paranormal occurrences. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:30, 18:00, 19:30, 20:00 - 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. ## Meeting point Tours meet at the Tourist Information Police Box, outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from the Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. (55.949326, -3.192912) Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time. Tours can't wait for latecomers so please do not be late. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFT_yhTTHh0gR_SUQru4LMBI ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not suitable for children under 5 years of age - Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults. - Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away. - Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour. - • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death - • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour. - The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking. - office hours are 10am - 5pm for all calls and emails. ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 28** | €31 | 1h 30m | 4.76 (2115) | 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 #21 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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