The walk includes underground access and stories of executions and hauntings; children under five cannot join. 4.65 from 10,935 reviews at €23 per person for 1h 15m.
In our comparison: #27 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €23 per adult.
Children from €15 (ages 5 to 16). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 9,917 of 10,935
Star breakdown of all 10,935 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' storytelling and humour; some expected more underground exploration and less street walking.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 September 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Experience the Old town's wynd's and closes Visit the most haunted graveyard in Edinburgh Explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the city's streets
1h 15m · Admission includedExperience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by one of the city's most infamous sons as they lead you around the dark side of the Old Town. Discover the hidden wynds (alleys) off the Royal Mile and hear some of Edinburgh’s horrifying secrets.
Then, visit what is regarded as the most haunted graveyard in the world at "Greyfriars Kirkyard." Finally, go deep underground and explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the streets. Completed in 1788, the series of chambers were used to house taverns and as storage space for illicit material, including the bodies of people killed by serial killers Burke and Hare for their medical experiments.
Journey through over 400 years of history and hear terrifying true tales of hangings, torture, murders and witchcraft. Shiver at the weird noises and unexplained smells that make an appearance after dark!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #27 of 28 | €23 | 1h 15m | 4.65 (10935) | 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 #27 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