Overview
This private ghost walking tour reveals the darker history of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. Walk medieval streets shaped by centuries of power faith and fear. Ancient stone closes and narrow lanes hold stories older than the United States. Your guide shares legends of trials executions and restless spirits that shaped the city’s past. Pass historic buildings that witnessed moments of conflict and transformation. Discover how religion politics and daily life created a legacy of mystery within these walls. Shadows fall across the Royal Mile as stories of forgotten residents return through history. This atmospheric walk blends cultural heritage with the haunting legends of Scotland’s capital.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
What's Included
- Professional local tour guide
Meeting Location
130 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
153 Canongate
Edinburgh EH8 8BN, UK
Your tour ends at Canongate Kirk, where the red façade rises above a quiet churchyard on the lower Royal Mile.
What To Expect
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Royal Mile
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Bridge
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calton Hill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Calton Cemetery
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canongate Kirk
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-210098P40
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Professional local tour guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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 Private Ghost Walking Tour in Edinburgh Historic Old Town is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Ghost Walking Tour in Edinburgh Historic Old Town 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
- Professional local tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
