--- title: The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 23 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.65 reviews: 10847 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 27 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour/ --- # The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour **Guidekin's take:** Old Town wynds, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults form a ghost walk led by a guide playing a historical character. The walk includes underground access and stories of executions and hauntings; children under five cannot join. 4.65 from 10847 reviews at €23 per person for 1h 15m. ## Overview Experience 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Old Police Box in front of StarBucks - 5 start times: between 17:45 and 20:45 - Children from €15: ages 5 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €23 per person - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.65/5 from 10847 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: City of Edinburgh Tours ## What's included - Hear terrifying stories of hauntings, murders, executions and cannibalism. - 6.45pm Evening tour is suitable for families. - Guide plays a real, distinct and infamous character from Scotland’s history. - Travel back in time and descend into our section of underground street. - Walk through the Old Town’s distinctive closes, wynds and secluded squares. - 75 Minute evening walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults. - Visit the world-famous, eerie, unforgettable Greyfriars Kirkyard. ## Not included - None - No under 5s ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Old Town** (1h 15m; admission included) - 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 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:45, 18:15, 18:45, 19:45, 20:45 - 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 Old Police Box in front of StarBucks Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJEWd_goXHh0gRvf2VcAWVRII ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - guests should arrive 10 minutes prior to tours ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 28** | €23 | 1h 15m | 4.65 (10847) | 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 #27 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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