Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

Very popular!

5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.3

· Kimberly_P ·

Jun 2026

This tour was a great balance of humor, haunted story telling, and history that was perfect for our family. My daughter was nervous that she wouldn’t like it, but our guide was funny and left us all with stories. If you are interested in seeing some of the major Edinburgh sites and a unique experience, this is great option.

· Lucia_B ·

Jun 2026

Tommy Terror is a charismatic and witty guide. We experienced several jump scares, learned about Edinburgh’s gruesome history and experienced a bus haunt. Would recommend.

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Overview

Delve into Edinburgh’s horrific history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit the city’s most terrifying locations, haunted by infamy and restless spirits! From your seat in a double-decker vintage bus, gaze at eerie sites such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and the Royal Mile. Throughout the trip, hear anecdotes and facts about Edinburgh’s chilling past, replete with bloody executions, unspeakable tortures, and murder.

Ghost tour around Edinburgh in a vintage double-decker bus
Discover the ghastly goings on from Edinburgh’s history
Admire Edinburgh’s historic attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Hear accounts of strange occurrences witnessed in haunted locations including Greyfriars Kirk and Grassmarket square
Enjoy enthralling commentary from an entertaining guide

What's Included

Professional guide
Transport by Routemaster

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EG, UK
We meet all travellers at the pickup location above.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Choose an evening start time and meet your creepy guide in central Edinburgh for a journey through the city’s gruesome history. Board the vintage double-decker ghost bus, grab a seat in the shadowy upper or lower deck, and peer out the window as you travel the dimming city streets.

As you ride, allow your conductor’s chilling tales to transport you to the dark side. Hear about Edinburgh’s famous executions, murders, misdeeds, and most sinister characters. Rile at the stories of Burke and Hare, notorious gravediggers who made a killing off cadaver sales to medical schools in the 19th century, and the incensed witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Pass the city’s most haunted sites and infamous landmarks like Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Greyfriars Kirk, plagued by the wandering souls of restless spirits. Visit Grassmarket and discover its bloody history as the execution site of many famous traitors and disrupters, including the unfortunate 'half-hangit' Maggie Dickson. Be sure to ask your guide about this story!

By the end, you have an intimate understanding of Edinburgh’s sinister side. Your tour leaves you in Edinburgh Old Town with time to warm your chilled soul at a local pub.

Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)

Edinburgh Old Town (Pass By)

Royal Mile (Pass By)

Greyfriars Kirk (Pass By)

Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass By)

Grassmarket (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.
Please note that the tours are conducted in English
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 54 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.3

based on 2,935 reviews

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So much fun!

Amy_W, Jul 2026

We had a blast! Tommy Terror was a fabulous story teller and the time flew. We had heard great things, and were not disappointed. Really recommend.

What a blast

Maryfrances_W, Jul 2026

I learned, laughed and screamed! It was a great time. Highly recommend to take time off your feet and learned the darker side of Edinburgh.

Was good fun, could have...

Stephen_K, Jul 2026

Was good fun, could have been more jumpy, was worried the bus wouldn't make it lol the guides were really good

Entertaining and...

Malgorzata_D, Jun 2026

Entertaining and informative. Definitely worth the time of the day if youre visiting Edinburgh for the first time and want to learn about the cities history

Good stories, no need for theatrics

Suzanne_H, Jun 2026

Great ghost stories, but personally I could have done without the theatrics of fake smoke regarding the grannie. I prefer the stories alone.

Great time!

Mitch_K, Jun 2026

It was a great experience, our tour guide was amazing. Such a spooky town, I would definitely recommend this to other travellers.

Haunted History

Kimberly_P, Jun 2026

Tommy Terror is a...

Lucia_B, Jun 2026

Tommy Terror is a charismatic and witty guide. We experienced several jump scares, learned about Edinburgh’s gruesome history and experienced a bus haunt. Would recommend.

Family fun!

Tana_T, Jun 2026

We had so much fun. Great hosts and well organized. We learned a lot and laughed a lot! The hosts were very knowledgeable and the tour was well organized. We definitely recommend!

Let people have a scary experience

Vinod_N, Jun 2026

It can be made more interesting and scary. Did not meet the expectations. Definitely good scope for making it more entertaining.

Tommy Terror we love you!

Olivia_J, Jun 2026

Very cute and very camp! Great activity to do with family, don’t take it too seriously, make sure to have fun!

Fun history

Kristyn_C, Jun 2026

This tour was the perfect mix of history and ghosty! We loved the stories told, the knowledge the tour guides had, and all the spooky things!

Haunted tour

Alicia_T, Jun 2026

The guide and driver were very nice and kept us all entertained. Very interesting history was shared in a humorous manner. Also saw streets of Edinburgh we would not have found on our own.

Fantastic ghost tour! Our...

Alexa_A, Jun 2026

Fantastic ghost tour! Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and an excellent storyteller. The mix of history and spooky tales made for a fun and memorable experience

Really enjoyable for all the family.

Majella_L, Jun 2026

Really enjoyed the bus ride, the stories were very insightful. The spooky scared along the way and the story about granny on the bus was very funny. We all throughly enjoy the bus ride.

Get on the bus!

Darrin_O, Jun 2026

Well worth doing this tour. Won't give anything away but a great history lesson for anyone visiting Edinburgh.

Great tour

Dan_B, Jun 2026

Fantastic tour with entertainment and interesting facts, definitely worth it. Staff were friendly and with fantastic acting.

This was a fun and...

Angela_M, May 2026

This was a fun and informative tour on a lovely old double decker. We went as a family 17yrs to 50+ and all enjoyed it.

Really enjoyed this bus...

Helen_M, May 2026

Really enjoyed this bus tour, the guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Good fun and worth the price.

Great tour

Toni_S, May 2026

Light hearted fun, although very informative The guide was phenomenal, very good couple of hours. Book it!

Ghost Tour

Vicki_A, May 2026

It was a really fun experience. Outstanding guide! Learned some interesting facts about Edinburgh. It is my favorite tour so far.

Great show and story!

Tammy_O, May 2026

It was great!! Storytelling and show was really good!! Host was great! The bus was amazing and so cool!@

Scary and funny!

Stephane_G, May 2026

Extremely funny, fun, scary and informative experience! Lots of interaction throughout the trip. Loved it!

Tommy made our tour...

vilmabautista99, May 2026

Tommy made our tour interesting, funny & informative at the same time, great experience, dont miss this when you visit Edinburgh. Maybe better to book evening times if available.

Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour May 7/26 @ 7..30pm

Bruce_G, May 2026

It’s a ‘fun’ experience with many interesting stories and points of interest of strange and gruesome murders committed in Edinburgh over the centuries. The tour leader on May 7 at the 7.30 tour was excellent.

Something a bit different

Donna_S, May 2026

Very informative about Edinburgh and it's gruesome history but it's delivered with humour. Tommy terror was our guide and he was brilliant. We'd definitely recommend.

Amazing

Athanasios_N, May 2026

the performance and the interaction with the people was amazing . As the bus drives you through the city you hear horror stories bout what happened in the locations you pass.

So much fun!

Daisy_J, May 2026

My friend and I went at 8pm and it was the perfect amount of scary and silly. Got jumpscared a little bit and laughed a whole lot. The tour guide was so good as well. Absolutely recommend.

You must do this

Ian_C, May 2026

Great tour. Hear some great stories from the past and some more recent. The whole team are first rate. A must do if you get the chance.

I love the Ghost Bus tours

Cheryl_M, Apr 2026

It is campy and silly in all the right ways..just fun and entertaining. There are alot of similar spooky choices here..its pretty much the same tour Ive encountered in other cities.