Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh
Overview
Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world. You would be regaled with tales of Ghosts, murders, graverobbing and bodysnatching and much more as your are guided down the cobbled streets and winding closes of Edinburgh.
This five star rated tour have left guests "Checking the shadows to make sure there is nothing hiding there" and the stories "Send chills down the spine" will you be brave enough to join your host for evening and learn the creepiest tales that Edinburgh has to offer.
This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 12.
Please be aware that some of the stories advertised may be different due to accessibility, audience present and weather impacts. Eerie Earth Tours reserves the right to change the content of the tour depending on different circumstances.
Please Note we DO NOT go underground or go into the Edinburgh Vaults on this tour.
What's Included
- 2 hour Walking Tour
- Dark ghostly tales by a professional Storyteller
- Your guide is a genuine paranormal investigator
- Alcoholic beverages We do not supply alcoholic beverages on this tour
- Hotel Pickup or Drop off
- Edinburgh Vaults.
Meeting Location
High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
26A Candlemaker Row
Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK
This tour will finish inside Greyfriars Kirkyard, near the statue of Greyfriars Bobby. The tour guide will be around at the end of the tour to answer any questions or give any recommendations.
What To Expect
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St Giles' Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercat Cross
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Advocate's Close
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grassmarket
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Greyfriars
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for this tour is 12 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 2 hour Walking Tour.
- Dark ghostly tales by a professional Storyteller.
- Your guide is a genuine paranormal investigator.
- Alcoholic beverages. We do not supply alcoholic beverages on this tour.
- Hotel Pickup or Drop off.
- Edinburgh Vaults.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 2 hour Walking Tour
- Dark ghostly tales by a professional Storyteller
- Your guide is a genuine paranormal investigator
- Alcoholic beveragesWe do not supply alcoholic beverages on this tour
- Hotel Pickup or Drop off
- Edinburgh Vaults.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for this tour is 12 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
