Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Not for the faint of heart, this ghost tour of Edinburgh promises to deliver plenty of paranormal frights. Edinburgh’s bloody past has resulted in a heavily haunted present, and this tour takes you to some of the city’s most haunted locations. Under the cloak of darkness, visit a graveyard and descend to underground vaults that snake beneath the city. As you explore, your guide shares vivid tales of murder, body-snatching, and unexplained happenings.
- Ideal for fans of the supernatural and those seeking a scare
- Visit a historic graveyard, descend to underground vaults, and more
- Discover a new, dark, side to the city when you explore after dark
- Your guide's stories bring Edinburgh's dark past to vivid life
What's Included
- 75 minute tour of the Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults.
- Given the late start and subject matter this tour isn’t suitable for children or the fainthearted.
- Well trained, enthusiastic costumed guide playing a character.
- Vivid, bloodcurdling accounts from Edinburgh’s history.
- Ideal for fans of ghost stories and other tales of the supernatural.
- Late night start time helps create a spooky atmosphere.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 124 High St, Edinburgh EH1, UK
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:15 pm
Itinerary
Greet your guide, dressed in period costume, at a central Edinburgh location in the dead of night. Immediately, your master storyteller will launch into chilling tales of Edinburgh’s dark past.
Follow your guide through shadow-shrouded wynds (narrow streets between houses) on your way to a graveyard famous for numerous ghost sightings. Weave your way between headstones and hear terrifying tales of the restless souls that reside here.
Next, descend to underground vaults beneath the city; in the dimmed light, you’ll step tentatively through narrow passageways while listening to tales of torture, murder, body-snatching, and more—all while keeping your eyes peeled for disembodied specters.
After plenty of frights, ascend from the vaults, return to your original departure point, and bid your guide farewell.
Follow your guide through shadow-shrouded wynds (narrow streets between houses) on your way to a graveyard famous for numerous ghost sightings. Weave your way between headstones and hear terrifying tales of the restless souls that reside here.
Next, descend to underground vaults beneath the city; in the dimmed light, you’ll step tentatively through narrow passageways while listening to tales of torture, murder, body-snatching, and more—all while keeping your eyes peeled for disembodied specters.
After plenty of frights, ascend from the vaults, return to your original departure point, and bid your guide farewell.
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City of Edinburgh Tours
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum age is 18 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 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
4.6
based on 1,819 reviews
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Joanne_S, Aug 2026
Really enjoyed the tour - really good for history fans! Our guide was James - he was extremely funny and kept everyone on their toes!
Christian_R, Jun 2026
Exciting and informative tour about the cruelties and phenomenons of the past.
Also, the tour guide did a VERY nice job!
Jemma_S, Jun 2026
Tour guide who kinda looked like Tim Burton was super chill & very informative! He said he started doing tours a week or so ago but he did a fantastic job. We liked his attitude and he gave great recommendations for activities after the tour concluded.
Dan_B, Jun 2026
Not what expected, but was very well presented but thoroughly enjoyable and was very entertaining. Would definitely recommend
tracy_j, May 2026
Amazing the guide was awesome he kept us engaged and was in role the whole time. Very good and highly recommend
Ariana_R, May 2026
Interesting experience, unique. Not extreme but some spooky stories and corners. Expected more historical information but the actor/guide John Kincard was excellent and always entertaining.
Nikki_L, May 2026
Absolutely brilliant Ghost Tour by James he was funny interesting and entertaining. Remembered everyone's name in the group well worth every penny. James was simply the best. JILL
Jasmin_S, May 2026
David Rizzio was our guide and he absolutely made the tour! He was hilarious and engaging with historical facts on the tour. We had the best time!
Karli_B, Mar 2026
You might see or feel spirits. The tour is informative, our guide had a really good sense of humour.
Tommy_S, Jan 2026
It was a pathetic the tour the guide rushed the whole time you could barley here him on top of his heavy accent!! The underground if you even want to call it that was a staircase that led underneath a shop that had like 3 rooms then he takes you back up and your done… For 28 pounds per person Viator is ripping people off!!!! This was the last thing I chose to spend my money on in Scotland and regret not just freezing my butt off and riding the giant swing!!!! FYI I have used this company before in Spain and felt I got my money worth just don’t do this crap tour in Edinburgh!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
This customer never went on our tour. The extreme paranormal tour has the hoghest ticket price of GBP 21 per person. We would never charge GBP 28 per person. And he was lead by our very best guide who gains only 5 star reviews.
Katie_W, Jan 2026
This is a great and spooky way to discover Edinburgh's darker past. Make sure you bring a coat - it gets cold!
SaraMaria_C, Dec 2025
The tour was not that “extreme”, and the group was to big which made it more difficult to hear what the guide was saying. The guide was nice, but we had a hard time understanding him. He even mentioned (maybe as a joke) that it was “too bad” if we could not understand him.
Rebecca_L, Nov 2025
This was a fun tour. It was a dark and rainy night, so it really added to the ambiance. Wear non slip shoes! Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable.
Paul_D, Oct 2025
Disgraceful tour guide dismissed us when we arrived when I asked if it was the right tour. Waved his hand at us and told us to see the boss and follow us on. Heard him ask if you have any questions just ask me 😠😠😠
Skye_F, Oct 2025
Really funny immersive tour guide. Very interesting spooky experience. Favourite part was definitely the underground volts - very creepy. Fun experience if you want to see the eerie side of Edinburgh 👻
Gina_T, Oct 2025
Great fun. Really informative.
You need comfy shoes as lots of walking.
James Douglas you are a legend.
Evan_Z, Sep 2025
Mildly amusing at best. Nothing scary exciting or paranormal. Every tour all day long was sold out, passed by lots of other tour groups as well. All full --- but what is everyone doing or seeing or getting out of this? I don't know.... A mildly entertaining hour of stories, nothing more.
We stopped infront of three doorways that would have been a cool entrance to the vaults below but walked passed each and instead entered through a random door on a busy street beside a pizza place. And when we emerged that's where the tour ended....
Brenda_K, Sep 2025
David did a great job! He was in character the entire time. The tour was a good history lesson. Make sure you wear good walking shoes.
Nancy_M, Sep 2025
Our guide David Rizzo did a great job! Very entertaining while explaining the dark side of the city.
Eva_G, Sep 2025
Our tour guide David Rizzio (James) was HYSTERICAL!!! The tour was so funny while also pretty spooky! He had us laughing the entire time, sometimes to the point with tears in our eyes. This was the highlight of our entire trip. If you’re considering a night tour, we highly highly highly recommend this one, especially if you’re looking for something a bit raunchy.
Juan_V, Sep 2025
the experience was entirely misrepresented and did not meet the expectations set by its description. The tour was marketed and presented as a paranormal/ghost experience, one that would immerse participants in authentic stories, eerie history, and a sense of the unexplained. What I received, however, was a staged performance that felt more like a comedic skit than a serious exploration of Edinburgh’s haunted history.
The guide, who portrayed himself as a character named “John Knox,” spent the majority of the time in exaggerated acting rather than providing historical accuracy or genuine ghost stories. From the very beginning, the performance felt more like theater than a paranormal or storytelling experience. I came into this tour anticipating ghost stories based on Edinburgh’s history — tales of haunted closes, supernatural legends, or accounts tied to specific locations. Instead, what was delivered was satire and theatrical improvisation, which was never made clear in the advertising.
This left me and others in my group feeling deceived. We signed up expecting ghostly narratives and chilling anecdotes rooted in the city’s past. Edinburgh is known worldwide for its authentic ghost tours, many of which present researched tales from history and folklore. This tour did not do that. Instead, we were met with dramatic overacting, exaggerated character play, and material that could not be taken seriously.
While there is nothing wrong with theatrical entertainment when that is what is advertised, it is misleading to sell this tour as a ghost/paranormal experience when it was, in fact, pure performance. The “paranormal” aspect was essentially nonexistent. At no point did I feel immersed in a ghost tour; instead, I felt as though I was watching an actor put on a role
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Wow, this is some review. The paranormal is something apart from the normal and it takes each person to determine what that may be. John Knox is our most expert guide and very competent indeed. You got the best, sorry to hear that you were disappointed, but that is your personal statement.
Anne_D, Sep 2025
Not for kids under 18. David Rizzio was great and knew how to make it chiling and spooky while still giving great info!
Rhianne_H, Aug 2025
It's just banter and laughs not scary and swearing and not much info. Not worth the money and just a walk
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Extreme Paranormal Tour on 29th August. How could you give us such a review for one of our very best guides who scores so many 5 star reviews? This guide has been with us for over 5 years and is very experienced indeed.
Vivian_N, Aug 2025
The people who wrote bad reviews because they didn't actually experience something paranormal are silly. Yes, it is unlikely that you will experience something paranormal on this trip, but it is entertaining, insightful, and makes you think about how horrific history can be.
Rebecca_Y, Jul 2025
The operators don’t reply to you when you message them and are hard to contact. Don’t book unless you know you can easily find where the tour begins. Tried to find our way and was a little bit late because of this and then attempted to find the tour guide and got even more lost. Rather annoyed.
TONY_E, Jul 2025
It felt a little rushed and I was expecting to get to see more of the vaults it was a interesting time with a lot of good information
Anna_H, Jul 2025
We had Lafayette as our guide and he was phenomenal! Had amazing knowledge of the paranormal world of Edinburgh and great humour. Seriously never laughed that much, a big highlight of our trip!
David_F, Jul 2025
We thought it would be more about the paranormal and be more under ground but we still had a good time
Brendan_S, Jul 2025
Absolutely amazing interactive experience with bumps, chills & thrills. My guy Lafayette brings down the house with his near perfect performance. The only thing missing was him disappearing into thin air or dissolving into oblivion at the conclusion of our amazing tour.
Thank you for making my night.
Live always Australia 💜
Jacqueline_D, Jul 2025
This is definitely a can’t miss tour! Especially after a couple drinks. The good Doctor guided us through haunted Edinburgh, complete with history, ghostly tales, hilarious and snarky commentary. We absolutely loved it- definitely a must do if you are in Edinburgh.
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