Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Uncover a different side of Edinburgh and learn about its dark past with this guided walking ghost tour. Uncover the mysteries, legends, murders, and dark stories over the centuries, including stories about corpses, serial killers, witches, fairies, as you walk along the Royal Mile, with stops at the Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.
- Go on a guided walking ghost tour around Edinburgh
- See a different side of the city that you might miss during the day
- Hear stories and legends you’re unlikely to discover on your own
- See the sights and admire the views along the Royal Mile
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- WRX5+WF, 351 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PW, UK
We will be at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral and in front of the souvenir shop THISTLE DO NICELY. LOOK BLACK UMBRELLA!
End point
- Canongate, Edinburgh EH8, UK
Will be finish the tour in The Royal Mile
Itinerary
Old Calton Burial Ground (Pass By)
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Royal Mile
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 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
4.9
based on 1,055 reviews
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Katie_L, Jul 2026
I honestly thought the tour might be a bit cheesy when I first booked it but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved it. Nick was our guide and he was without a doubt the best tour guide I have ever had. He was very expressive and the most wonderful storyteller, it was clear he actually wanted us to enjoy our time on the tour. It was a beautiful walk around the city and I learned a lot. I could not recommend it enough! Thank you Nick!!
Bethany_H, Jul 2026
G was absolutely great! He was funny, informative, and made the trip entertaining! He told stories that kept our interest and some stories we had no idea about!
Eva_F, Jul 2026
It is worth to have a tour with Charles. He shared with us a lot of very exciting stories. He was friendly and caring.
Madhuja_B, Jul 2026
It was beyond our expectations- our guide was a fantastic storyteller- the walk was memorable- discovering lanes and alleys of Edinburgh with historical anecdotes. The murder and mystery stories were engaging and thought provoking too. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the walk.
Angelica_R, Jul 2026
It was great, a little hard to understand the English over a thick accent, but overall it was ok. We did have to leave the group a little early so didn’t get the full experience
Paula_L, Jun 2026
This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Edinburgh. Charles was a fantastic guide, would highly recommend.
Thomas_G, Jun 2026
So it’s not a ghost tour, more of a death tour. But it’s a fabulously entertaining way to learn about the history of Edinburgh. Nick was our tour guide and he has a talent for bringing these ancient stories to life. Murder, scandal, tyranny, tragedy, and it sets you up well to go to the surgical museum and Edinburgh castle with a sound foundation to fully appreciate the city. Thanks Nick!!
Lucia_B, Jun 2026
Australian David was funny and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Edinburgh’s dark history. The walking tour went in a very pleasant pace, so everyone could we keep up. Highly recommend.
MuharremMert_G, May 2026
Positive attitude host weaving high quality storytelling through eccentric events, turning every moment into a vibrant, unforgettable experience.
Michael_L, May 2026
Very interesting and fun tour about the historic dark side of Edinburgh. Sonia was fantastic guide who made the whole experience fun.
Leslie_D, May 2026
While I enjoyed the stories, this was not a ghost tour in any way. It was basically a tour about various murders that have happened throughout time within Edinburgh.
Sonya_A, May 2026
Ignes was a wonderful guide. He was very accommodating to our family - 4 senior adults, a 1.5yr old, and myself who is pregnant.
We learned a lot about Edinburgh history. Tour wasn’t spooky but honest to history.
Andrew_R, May 2026
Jen was absolutely brilliant, very humorous as well as factual. Fantastic guide!! What a very enjoyable evening tour, kept us gripped throughout. She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic with the content she gives.
Libby_H, Apr 2026
Joe was an absolutely amazing storyteller and guide! He had us hooked from the moment he started speaking until the end of his spooky tour. His knowledge, humor and ability to share the craziest historical details was unmatched. If you’re in Edinburgh you MUST do this tour!!!
Matt_M, Apr 2026
We had a tour with Krystel this evening. She was a wonderful tour tour guide and very knowledgeable. We would gladly recommend her.
Ronda_K, Apr 2026
Glen was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend. He was very knowledgeable and had great stories 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Violet_R, Apr 2026
The tour will start on time, so being a few minutes early is great. Our guide knew her stuff! It was obvious that she did her research on the history of our area, and she was engaging and enthusiastic. This is not really a tour best suited for young children, as the tour guide pauses to give some great info, but young kids can naturally become restless and loud, which takes away from the experience. Also, the details of this tour are real and a bit gruesome, which was fascinating for all of the adults and teens. But perhaps not ideal for young children under 12, for example. At any rate, our tour guide was fantastic at pointing this out, and also requesting that children step apart from the group for a bit with their adults as needed. I would definitely recommend this tour for adults and mature children 12 and up.
Emily_R, Apr 2026
Despite the gloomy and cold weather, this was a great experience! Gavin was an excellent guide! He knew so much about the city, and he was funny. It was also a great way to meet other travelers!
john_w, Mar 2026
Sonia was amazing , her knowledge and humour definitely kept us engaged.
Would highly recommend. She was friendly and welcoming .
Linda_K, Mar 2026
Overall the tour was good and guide knowledgeable. I really struggled to understand the tour guide due to his Eastern European accent. As an English speaking person I struggled, wonder how the people that English was not their first language coped. Overall the guide was friendly and added humour to his talk , shame I could only understand snippets of the stories.
Claire_O, Mar 2026
Our guide Gavin was brillant. His knowledge of Edinburgh was amazing! Sincerely recommend this tour as you learn so much about the history of Edinburgh!
Lindsey_M, Mar 2026
Good experience with friendly guide.Lots of history not much ghost stories.Be prepared for long walk.
Noreen_E, Mar 2026
Fantastic tour and Nick was an awesome and informative guide. Learned heaps…never knew where the terms ‘graveyard shift’ and ‘saved by the bell’ originated until tonight. More about the grim, gruesome and realistic history of Edinburgh than about ghosts, which was great. Thanks Nick!
Melissa_M, Mar 2026
Perfect tour for those who want a tour experience but not one that lasts all day. Enjoyed learning the history of Edinburgh! Niamh was great!
Petya_W, Feb 2026
Our tour guide Jen was wonderful telling short little stories including history, definitely recommend
LOUISE_M, Jan 2026
The tour guide was very experienced and very helpful towards my visually impaired daughter. Took time to explain lots
Adam_R, Jan 2026
Excellent, informative and passionate tour guide Sonia, whose love for the subject and Edinburgh too was clear for all to see! Keep us intrigued and interested on what was a bitterly cold evening. I’d highly recommend both the tour and tour guide. Just to prove it, I’m currently on the train home reading ‘How to kill a witch’ following the tour guides recommendation 😉
Dr_A, Jan 2026
The guide knows a lot but for us foreign , he speaks too fast. The visit to the cemetery needs a flashlight because can be dangerous for us in our 60,s
Natalie_G, Jan 2026
Jen was great, really informative and captivating with her storytelling and knowledge. Brought the history of Edinburgh to life. A great way to scratch the surface of Edinburgh's past
Rian_M, Jan 2026
10/10 experience and very atmospheric. Melanie was a brilliant tour guide and the stories were so entertaining and vivid.
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