Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

Edinburgh, GB
95% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (357 reviews)

Highlights

  • Exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • Visit the Canongate graveyard
  • Hear of infamous murderers and cursed souls
  • Delve into the terror of the city's gruesome past
  • Tour led by award-winning guide

Meeting Point

Tour starts from the Mercat Cross - the 8 sided stone monument with a Unicorn on top Opposite the City Chambers, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

Meeting point

High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN. This tour ends in the Graveyard of the Canongate Kirk on the Royal Mile, about an 8 minute walk straight down the hill from where your tour began.

Meeting point

Edinburgh EH8 8DD , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Royal Mile

The tour starts that the Mercat Cross where you will learn all about the significance of the Market Cross and the history of the Royal Mile

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Canongate Kirk

Canongate graveyard will bring you to the resting place of the city’s most famous figures: Adam Smith, the father of economics; David Rizzio, confidant of Mary Queen of Scots; and James Douglas, 3rd Marquess of Queensberry – the infamous cannibal of the Canongate.

Duration 30 minutes
3

St Giles' Cathedral

See the stunning architecture of St . Giles Cathedral

4

Edinburgh Old Town

Explore the parts of Edinburgh that you would otherwise walk past

5

Mercat Cross

Tour meeting point

Duration 15 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Provided by Mercat Tours

What our experts say

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    Dress warmly; it can get chilly.
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    Explore nearby pubs on the Royal Mile.
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    Check out the Mercat Cross before starting.
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    Bring a camera for spooky photos!
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    Consider a late dinner at a local haunt.

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