From $28.92
Price varies by group size
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
1 hour 45 minutes (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Overview
Edinburgh’s dark and desultory past means its streets are haunted by restless souls and wandering specters. This ghost tour—perfect for those fascinated by the supernatural—takes you to two of Edinburgh’s most haunted locations. Under the cloak of darkness, descend to the Blair Street vaults to explore a shadow-shrouded underground world. Visit Canongate Kirkyard, the final resting place of famous characters, and listen to gruesome tales of torture, cannibalism, and murder.
- Ghost tour of two haunted Edinburgh locations
- Ideal for those fascinated by history and hauntings
- Descend to the subterranean vaults beneath Blair Street
- Visit Canongate Kirkyard, the final resting place of famous Scottish personalities
- Listen to commentary rife with tales of torture, cannibalism, and witchery
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At an evening departure time to suit your schedule, greet your guide in central Edinburgh. Your costumed guide immediately launches into terrifying tales to set the scene.
First, descend to the Blair Street vaults, subterranean tunnels renowned for the restless souls that reside there. As you explore the narrow passageways, hear tales of cannibals, body snatchers, and pacts made with the devils: the impenetrable darkness and chilling temperature ensures a chilling atmosphere.
After exploring the vaults, weave your way to Canongate Kirkyard, a vast cemetery home to famous Scottish figures. Hear troubling tales of James Douglas, the infamous Cannongate cannibal, and keep your eyes peeled for specters wandering in the darkness.
Bid your guide farewell at a central Edinburgh spot at the end of your tour.
First, descend to the Blair Street vaults, subterranean tunnels renowned for the restless souls that reside there. As you explore the narrow passageways, hear tales of cannibals, body snatchers, and pacts made with the devils: the impenetrable darkness and chilling temperature ensures a chilling atmosphere.
After exploring the vaults, weave your way to Canongate Kirkyard, a vast cemetery home to famous Scottish figures. Hear troubling tales of James Douglas, the infamous Cannongate cannibal, and keep your eyes peeled for specters wandering in the darkness.
Bid your guide farewell at a central Edinburgh spot at the end of your tour.
Itinerary
Canongate graveyard will bring you to the resting place of the city’s most famous figures: Adam Smith, the father of economics; David Rizzio, confidant of Mary Queen of Scots; and James Douglas, 3rd Marquess of Queensberry – the infamous cannibal of the Canongate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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- "There is a lot walking and uneven ground in the vault itself so be careful." See review
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Product code: 2934P19
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