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Edinburgh · GHOST & UNDERGROUND VAULTS

The 15 Best Ghost Tours & Underground Vaults in Edinburgh

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Beneath the South Bridge and along the Old Town closes runs the darker half of Edinburgh’s history. Ranked here are the best ghost tours and vault walks: which go down into the genuine sealed vaults, which are led by guides who keep the documented history apart from the folklore, how big the groups get, and what each one costs after dark.

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour - Meeting at Lawnmarket and the Over-Ground Setup

1.Underground Vaults Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11,758 reviews · 1 hour · from $32Our pick

Walk through the candle-lit South Bridge vaults in Edinburgh with a live guide, dark true-crime history, and an optional torture exhibition.

“It was fascinating going into the vaults and learning all about the history of the city The tour was just the right amount of time , the route to the vault was also interesting as our guide James was so knowledgeable, he was also very very proud and passionate about his home city. The cost was great value for money and well worth it. James the guide was absolutely fantastic, he was so enthusiastic and entertaining, he really enjoys his job he really made this tour for everyone he was brilliant.”

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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour - Down under: entering Edinburgh’s vault world beneath your feet

2.The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,272 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Edinburgh’s World Famous Underground Ghost Tour mixes Royal Mile wynds, Greyfriars Kirkyard legends, and South Bridge vaults in 75 minutes.

“Maggie was an awesome tour guide! Tons of cool stories about the city. Definitely a must if you want to see the underground”

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Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town - The stairs, the step, and what to wear for cold stone

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour - Finding the meeting point at 300 Lawnmarket (and not losing time)

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour - Key Highlights You’ll Feel Immediately

Edinburgh: Real Mary King’s Close Guided Tour

Edinburgh: Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour - What happens on the one-hour guided walk

6.Real Mary King’s Close Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,950 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

A 1-hour guided walk under Edinburgh’s Royal Mile through the preserved Mary King’s Close, with plague-era stories and steep stairs.

“Great tour! Meg carefully explained everything and made the tour funny and memorable. Would recommend.”

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Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour - The Ghost Bus Itself: Vintage Comfort and Theatrical Details

7.Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,932 reviews · 1h 15m · from $28

75 minutes on Edinburgh’s midnight black Ghost Bus: comedy-horror stories, top Old Town sights, true-crime legends, and a graveyard stop for $28.

“Very good. It was a little cold because (December in Edinburgh) but it was so interactive that you hardly thought about it. It was very cool and the actors knew so much about pretty much everything! Would definitely recommend”

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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends - Old Calton Burial Ground: David Hume, the devil, and Burke and Hare

Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh - Burke and Hare, witch hunts, and the stories behind the scares

10.Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,761 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Ride a vintage double-decker through Edinburgh Old Town at night, with spooky stories tied to Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood, Greyfriars, and Grassmarket.

“This was so much fun and more than I expected. Well worth doing. Host was amazingly entertaining and fully engaged in the stories.”

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky - Blair Street Underground Vaults: the creepy work happens below ground

12.Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

A 2-hour Edinburgh ghost walk into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, finished with whisky and candlelit storytelling.

“We had the most amazing time on this tour! Marina was absolutely fantastic, an incredible story teller, I could listen to her stories all day long. The history was incredible to listen to, and the interaction with the group was really fun. The whisky at the end was amazing too!! Great value for money, I can’t recommend this tour enough.”

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Going into the vaults: tight stairs, surprising architecture, real atmosphere

13.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,183 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

A 1-hour guided walk to Edinburgh’s underground vaults, mixing dark local history, eerie stories, and a quick, fun group experience.

“If your English is not fluente/perfect do not go to the experience. The host just speak Scottish and I did not understand nothing, and I'm a little fluent in English.”

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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour

Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour - Underground Vault entry: eight steps to a 400-year-old underworld

14.Old Town and Underground Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,802 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

90-minute historian-led walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, plus exclusive access to the 400-year Underground Vaults for $27 per person.

“I really enjoyed this tour. The stories are super interesting and amusing. It really gives you a good overview of the city history and mysteries. Our guide Maive (I unfortunately don’t know how to write her name, but she joked about being similar to Morgan) was super informative and knowledgeable about the city, the way she told the anecdotes about Edinburgh made it all super fun. Time went by so fast!”

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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour - Wynds and closes: the eerie street-level setup