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Highlights

  • Uncover chilling tales from Edinburgh's past along the 1.25-hour journey through its iconic Royal Mile, guided by an English-speaking storyteller who reveals stories of crime and hauntings.
  • Learn about how justice was once independently administered as you explore sinister secrets within the stonework on a historic walk down the Royal Mile with your guide's expertise.
  • Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town and Tron Kirk where chilling narratives about 19th-century villains and victims are shared by an expert guide during this fascinating walking tour.

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Tour guide leading Edinburgh's Royal Mile ghost tour with guests.
Guide with guests on Ghostly Underground tour in Edinburgh near historic monument.
Royal Mile street sign in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Start an exciting 1.25-hour guided ghost walk that brings to life the spectral narratives along the iconic Royal Mile in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Your Starting Point: Mercat Cross

  • Gather at the historic Mercat Cross located centrally on the Royal Mile. Here, you'll meet your guide and receive audio devices for an enhanced storytelling experience as you explore each haunting tale.

Experience of the Tour

This tour offers a fascinating exploration along Edinburgh’s storied cobbled streets in English-speaking groups:

  • Royal Mile Exploration: Walk through areas where echoes of public executions and ghostly legends linger, immersing yourself in local lore.

Guided Insights

A knowledgeable storyteller will bring Edinburgh’s eerie past to life with personal anecdotes. They'll also address questions about legendary figures or supernatural tales, enriching your understanding of the Royal Mile's mysteries.

Key Highlights Along the Way

  • Mercat Cross: Discover this historic site where royal declarations and harsh punishments once took place, enveloped in stories of justice and vengeance.
  • Old Town Close: Venture through dimly lit alleys that still resonate with echoes from a bygone era filled with tales of criminals' fates.

An Beautiful Stop at Tron Kirk

Explore past the 17th-century church, known as Tron Kirk. This site is steeped in numerous ghost stories and continues to captivate visitors today.

Tour Conclusion on Royal Mile

Your journey concludes back on the Royal Mile, offering you the opportunity to further explore Edinburgh’s long history on your own schedule.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Admission for a 1.25-hour Edinburgh: Ghostly Tales of the Royal Mile Walking Tour
  • Access to an English-speaking local guide throughout your exploration on this tour
  • Use of audio devices provided during the guided walk
  • Hotel transfer services
  • Food and drink

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Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

The tour lasts for 1.25 hours.

Participants meet their guide at Mercat Cross along the Royal Mile.

You should grab your audio devices to enhance your experience and hear every tale clearly.

No, guests must be at least 5 years of age due to safety restrictions.

Pets are not allowed as they cannot tag along for this experience.

Yes, the experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

You'll walk through the historic Royal Mile, uncover sinister secrets in its stonework, and hear stories of justice from the past. The tour also includes a stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Tron Kirk.

A local English-speaking guide dressed as a cloaked storyteller will lead you through the tour, providing personalized commentary along the way.

Expect chilling tales of murder, hauntings, and superstition from the city’s dark past as your guide reveals them throughout the tour.

The tour includes a guided walk along the Royal Mile with audio devices provided to enhance your experience. However, hotel transfers and food and drinks are not included.

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