Vault access, storytelling and audio devices are included; children must be over five and comfortable shoes are advised. 4.95 from 38 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 15m.
In our comparison: #12 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €24 per adult.
Children from €24 (ages 5 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 38 of 38
Star breakdown of all 38 ratings
Reviewers praise the interactive storytelling and family appeal, though ghost stories and gore can unsettle sensitive children.
Written by Guidekin from the 37 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 April 2022 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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To start, you’ll visit the winding closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Learn the meaning of gardyloo and hope you never hear it, grimace at the tales of Scottish witches and find out what treasure could be found buried in a 19th century graveyard (clue: it’s not gold and shiny). You’ll even hear what school children, like you, once packed in their school bags on one eventful day.
15 minYou’ll hear all about the creepy characters lurking in the past and the hideous real history of how people lived in 19th century Edinburgh. Listen to the distant clatter of a horse-drawn carriage as you explore a city built on witch trials, body snatching and a gruesome past of torture. Your master Storyteller will take you to the places where history lives.
15 minMaybe you’ll even catch their whispers as you explore…
30 min · Admission includedEdinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit.
Take the Story Home: evoke the memories:
- Smell the leather and smoke
- Touch original artefacts
- Listen to the tour playlist
A daytime ghost tour for kids full of tales of stinking streets, terrible tortures and ghostly goings-on.
Listen to the distant clatter of a horse-drawn carriage as you explore a city built on body snatching and torture.
Learn the meaning of gardyloo and hope you never hear it, grimace at the tales of Scottish witches and find out what treasure could be found buried in a 19th century graveyard. You’ll even hear what school children, like you, once packed in their school bags.
You’ll finish your tour in our exclusive Blair Street Underground Vaults, once frequented by some of Edinburgh’s less-appealing characters.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #12 of 28 | €24 | 1h 15m | 4.95 (38) | 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 #12 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