Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Hear secrets from beyond the grave on this haunted vaults and graveyard walking tour in Edinburgh. As night falls across Scotland’s ancient capital, follow a guide through the streets and learn the mysteries of the city’s dark past. Visit venues believed to be haunted, including Greyfriar's Kirkyard and the Niddry Street Vaults—and keep your wits about you for sightings of the un-dead.
- Explore Edinburgh’s ancient streets with a guide by night
- Visit venues where the un-dead are said to roam, including Greyfriars
- Discover a side of the city that few other visitors get to experience
- This tour is a great pick for horror fans and true-crime buffs
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Guided visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Entry to the Niddry Street Vaults
- Historical commentary on Edinburgh's dark history, crime, executions, and folklore
- Small-group guided experience
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Souvenirs
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK
Tours meet at the Tourist Information Police Box, outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from the Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. (55.949326, -3.192912) Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time. Tours can't wait for latecomers so please do not be late.
End point
- 45 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG, UK
Itinerary
1
Greyfriars Kirk
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Auld Reekie Tours
30 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
- Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
- • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
- • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- office hours are 10am - 5pm for all calls and emails.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 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
4.8
based on 1,920 reviews
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madison_l, Jul 2026
It was a fun experience. There a girl who knocked on Bloody McKenzie door. The next we ran into her ask McKenzie to for give her for waking him up.
Laura_I, Jul 2026
Diva was a great guide. Told interesting, amusing stories with just the right amount of suspense.
Good locations. We all really liked the story about Greyfriars Bobby.
Chauntelle_H, Jul 2026
We very much enjoyed this tour, hosted by Louisa. Louisa was the perfect mix: history, mixed with a little bit of gruesome, some humor and a lot of respect for deceased. We were very impressed with how Louisa focused on the lives and living conditions of those relegated to the vaults, and how it must have been. The tour focused on Greyfriars Kirkyard and the vaults. Along the way, we also got to see how the city evolved, from the Flodden Wall to the bustling city it is now. We would gladly go on another tour next time we are in town! Thank you! (And Louisa—if you ever make it to the Upstate of South Carolina, we’ll treat you to some fried chicken! 😁)
Sheeza_R, Jul 2026
Host is non responsive.
My train was delayed. I inquired on what to do with 0 response. I called twice. Messaged on viator.
I ran and made it to the meet up spot at 18:05 instead of 18:00. The meet spot wasn’t very clear.
Still no response.
Rich_M, Jun 2026
James is a very enthusiastic and fun host. There was a heartwarming story to start before the sordid stories kicked in. Walking distance was very minimal and the vaults were pretty cool. Not as comprehensive as the city walking tour but a fun way to spend 90 minutes in the evening.
Vincent_L, Jun 2026
Great tour. Diva was an excellent and entertaining guide. Definitely spooky so be aware. Would recommend.
Megan_C, Jun 2026
The tour itself was great - really cool stories and stops. I even felt a presence at one point, and I wouldn’t consider myself a believer…
I docked off one star for the way the tour guide, Diva, handled some folks who needed special accommodation. She asked about a few different conditions, and when someone would affirm they had one, she asked “why are you doing this?” in front of everyone - I think we all initially thought she was joking but she clearly was not. She interrogated one woman about her condition and then ultimately opted to remove her from the tour in front of the entire group. I can’t imagine how awful that experience was for her - as an onlooker, it felt highly inappropriate and uncomfortable. I hope this company considers being more upfront with guests before they book about conditions that may affect the tour, as well as handling conversations more discreetly on the day.
Fiachra_H, Jun 2026
It was a fun experience. The tour guide was witty, professional and well organised. The stories about the graves were spooky and fascinating. The Vaults were creepy and damp, which made the tour more exciting. I would definitely recommend this tour.
FrancieR_M, Jun 2026
If you have trouble walking at a fast pace, do not take this tour. It seemed interesting and fun until I could not keep up with the pace and the tour guide did not notice and left us behind. I was walking with a cane and it was raining. We were very disappointed that the tour was cancelled for us by the guide losing us.
Jacqueline_P, Jun 2026
James was an expectional tour guide. I cannot say enough good things about him. He was both entertaining and informative. I learned a lot about the graveyard as well as the vaults. Before this tour I had no idea. James brought a contagious energy to the tour.
christy_l, Jun 2026
Full of wonderful stories and dark history. My grandson and I just loved this tour. It was a great history lesson.
Gina_A, Jun 2026
Diva was our guide. She was fabulous. We heard interesting stories that kept us amused and engaged in the tour. Thank you very much
juancarlos_g, Jun 2026
Horrible. My kids were really looking forward to this tour. The guide never showed up. Plus, when I tried to contact the company about the no-show, no one answered my repeated attempts via, text, WhatsApp, or email mail.
Rochelle_B, Jun 2026
This was a really neat experience. We had already done Mary King's Close which discusses the norm for those working and living in the closes, whereas the vaults were where destitute people lived in secret and darkness. The cemetery was a good visit with some dark history as well. Darren did a good job of sharing history and ghost stories without overselling any paranormal activity. I highly recommend this tour.
Grant_H, Jun 2026
We took many tours on our European vacation, and Louisa was our favorite! What an amazing tour and a detailed lens into some underground history of Edinburgh. Harrowing, educational, and highly recommended.
Dale_H, Jun 2026
Very good tour was very informative and the guide was great. It includes a tour of the Grayfriars Kirkyard and the underground caverns .
Eric_V, Jun 2026
Diva was a good guide. She has a very dry sense of humor, but she was creepy, in a fun way. A lot of walking up hill and up steps
Adina_L, Jun 2026
Very spooky and engaging! Wear your walking shoes and an imagination. Our guide was Diva and she was entertaining, kept a great pace and truly fit the part.
Robyn_L, Jun 2026
Brendan was funny, interactive and had some good jump scares at the end. He had loads of information to share about the graveyards and the vaults. We stayed to ask questions at the end and he even gave recommendations for what we could do next. Absolutely fantastic experience, couldn't ask for a better guide!!
Patrick_S, Jun 2026
The experience was a fun yet spooky time! Our tour guide Darren was absolutely amazing! He gave us a spook here and there. We also learned alot about the history of Edinburgh!! A fun and interesting way to learn. I would highly recommend it!
Russ_N, May 2026
James was our guide for the evening. He was very exuberant, friendly, funny and knowledgeable. He kept our little group all together, walking at a pace that was good for the different ages and levels of fitness and he told us of the area’s where we needed to take care, steps, etc.
James was incredibly passionate and it was this and all of the other comments above that made it a very good experience.
Highly recommend it.
Soli_P, May 2026
Louisa was brilliant. She was so engaging and knowledgeable. We greatly enjoyed the entire experience.
Heather_W, May 2026
I would not recommend this tour you learned very little about the area. The tour guide was very blah and not friendly or outgoing. We have been on many tours across the country and this guide simply seemed like she did not like her job. There was nothing shared about haunting ghosts in the area a waste of money.
Cameron_F, May 2026
Darren is a natural story teller, just enough history to make it very interesting, makes you want to read about it more. Great presentation in the vaults , do NOT miss the vaults. Soooo much better than Mary Kings Close , make this a MUST SEE !!
Sarah_H, May 2026
We enjoyed this so much! The way Brendan told us all the history and stories absolutely made it, what a great guy, even if he did make me jump at the end!
breighz, May 2026
Darren was a fantastic tour guide!! Great historian and storyteller. The time flew by, and this is a historical tour that tells you a lot of Scotland’s history. But, it also weaves in stories of those who have had different encounters with spirits and such. So fun!! The vaults should not be missed!
Jill_S, May 2026
Our tour guide Darren was very knowledgeable, easy to understand and made the tour fun. He took us through the graveyard and told us of the stories that made the tour. The vaults were intriguing, spooky and mysterious. I would highly recommend thia tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Lizzie_C, May 2026
A great night's entertainment if you're into the darker side of Edinburghs history. Darren was a great host, making it enjoyable for me again, having done it before but this time bringing family along for first time.
CHERYL_C, May 2026
Louisa was very informative and had a great personality. She explained the history very well & we enjoyed the tour.
Vanessa_S, May 2026
Guide was excellent making the whole experience far more enjoyable. His commentary was educational with a few scares thrown in.
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