Expect to get shivers on a tour of the haunted sites of Edinburgh and visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Vaults. Learn about the dog that cocked his leg where rotting corpses lay and hear stories about notorious criminals.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Explore the haunted streets of Edinburgh on a spooky walking tour
Learn the legend of Greyfriars Bobby at the Greyfriars Kirkyard
Hear stories about notorious criminals, such as Burke and Hare

Full description

Spook yourself on a guided tour of the most haunted sites in Edinburgh and visit the graveyard of Greyfriars Kirkyard to learn the legend of Greyfriars Bobby. Look at the Gothic mausoleums and learn about notable burials as you explore the grim history of the cemetery. Continue to the nearby Edinburgh Vaults, located in the arches of South Bridge. Hear about regular paranormal occurrences and how some of the characters from history have never really left. Discover the former home of the destitute, witches and a hellfire club, and hear how the haunted vault is now possessed by something truly evil.

Includes

Visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Edinburgh (South Bridge) Vaults

Not suitable for

Children under 5 years
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

Tourist Information and Edinburgh Dungeon Policebox (Hut), outside of the Bank of Scotland. 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PH. This is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern. Please be there at least 5 minutes before the tour start time. What3Words ///busy.sketch.views

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

Please wear sturdy footwear.
Entrance to the vaults is by a 2-foot-tall step. It may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 602 reviews

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Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
4.5/5
Organization
4.4/5

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This was an amazing trip! And so informative, so fun and engaging! Nora was so good at it and you can tell that she really loved her job! I would 100% do this tour again if I came back, such interesting history in Edinburgh. Can’t wait to come back and do another different tour!

July 19, 2021

Our guide, a female who's name I have forgotten, welcoming and lovely manner as well as being very knowledgeable about the subjects. She made the tour interesting and had a great way of telling stories. Would defiantly reccomed to anyone visiting Edinburgh that is interested in a bit of dark history. Just the right duration for me, not too long. Thanks :)

June 13, 2021

Great entertainment. Interesting historical information by our Guide Nora , who had a gift for storytelling without over the top theatricals. Not a route March plenty of time to take in surroundings and photos. So glad we chose this tour rather than one of the more “Dramatised,” ones with guides in historical costume and choreographed scares. Lasting an hour and a half just long enough to not get boring or too tired of walking. Loved it would recommend.

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

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