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Highlights
- Go on a 2-hour small-group guided tour through Old Town’s shadowy streets and the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults with a Master Storyteller.
- Walk past historic sites like the Mercat Cross before heading underground, where true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past come to life.
- Hear chilling stories of witch trials, body snatching and restless spirits in the vaults, told with historical accuracy and immersive sound.
- End the night in candlelit Megget’s Cellar with a dram of whisky, a local beer or a soft drink, included in your ticket.
Your Experience
Uncover Edinburgh’s grisliest stories on an atmospheric evening ghost tour through the Old Town and underground vaults, ending with candlelit storytelling and a traditional Scottish drink.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh’s Old Town. After ticket checks and audio device distribution, set off through the city’s historic closes and alleyways as darkness begins to settle over the streets.
What to expect
Follow a cloaked Storyteller through the medieval heart of Edinburgh, where tales of witchcraft, torture, public executions, and restless spirits linger around every corner. Walk the same streets once crowded with rioting mobs before descending into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, where chilling true stories unfold in the city's most atmospheric underground setting. The evening concludes in the candlelit surroundings of Megget’s Cellar, where more haunting tales await over a local drink.
Features
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Old Town ghost walk: Journey through medieval closes and hidden alleyways while hearing stories of riots, witchcraft, crime, and Edinburgh’s darker chapters.
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Blair Street Underground Vaults: Descend into Edinburgh’s haunted underground vaults and uncover true accounts of the people, events, and legends connected to these eerie chambers.
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Immersive storytelling: Listen as a cloaked Storyteller recounts tales of bloodshed, betrayal, torture, and restless spirits in the very places where history unfolded.
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Candlelit Megget’s Cellar experience: Gather in a historic candlelit cellar for an intimate storytelling session that continues the evening’s ghostly journey.
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Scottish drink included: Enjoy a choice of Scotch whisky, locally brewed beer, or a soft drink while hearing more tales from Edinburgh’s ghoulish past.
Before the evening ends, continue the connection to Edinburgh’s past through original artifacts, atmospheric scents and sounds, and a curated tour playlist inspired by the stories shared throughout the experience. This small-group tour combines authentic history, haunting storytelling, and a warm Scottish welcome for a memorable night beneath the city streets.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 2-hour guided walking tour in the evening of Blair Street Underground Vaults and Old Town
- Entry to Blair Street Underground Vaults
- A glass of Ballantine's Finest Scotch Whisky, Skeleton Blues hazy IPA, or Scottish-made soft drinks at Megget’s cellar
- English-speaking guide
- Exclusive multi-sensory experience delivered through TourTalk audio devices
- Hotel transfers
- Transportation
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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