Uncover Edinburgh’s haunted secrets on a 90-minute guided tour of its most notorious sites, including underground vaults and Greyfriars Graveyard.
Getting started
Meet your guide at least 10 minutes before the tour at the designated starting point. Have your tickets ready and prepare for a thrilling journey through Edinburgh’s dark history.
What to expect
The Vaults and Graveyard Tour is one of Edinburgh’s most thrilling experiences, taking you deep into the city’s eerie past. Explore haunted vaults, historic graveyards, and hidden spots steeped in folklore and legends.
Features
Greyfriars Graveyard: Explore the final resting place of infamous figures while hearing tales of body snatchers and the graveyard’s haunting past.
Niddry Street Vaults: Venture into one of Scotland’s most haunted locations and visit the stone circle, once home to a witches’ coven, discovering the mysterious happenings tied to this secretive space.
Covenanters Prison & Grassmarket: Learn about the dark past of the Covenanters Prison and finish your tour at the Grassmarket, where your guide shares more tales of Edinburgh’s colorful and eerie history.
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Alcohol is prohibited and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed entry
Filming or live streaming is not permitted
This is a walking tour on cobbled paths and may not be suitable for guests with mobility difficulties
Only assistance animals are allowed
The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes
Arrive 5–10 minutes early to ensure a prompt start
The tour is not suitable for children under 12
Children up to 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Tour times are 5:30pm, 6pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm
The tour begins at 300 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PH
The tour concludes at 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
