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Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget's Cellar

4.8 (430)
Edinburgh, GB
4.8 (430)
Edinburgh, GB
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Experience the dark and intriguing side of Edinburgh's history on this small group ghost tour. Join a maximum of 18 people as you venture down medieval closes, hearing tales of witchcraft, torture, and restless spirits. Explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults with an expert storyteller, delving into the city's ghostly past. At the end of the tour, recover with a dram of Dewar's Scotch Whisky in the atmospheric candlelit cellar of Megget's Cellar. This 2-hour tour is led by an award-winning storyteller and promises to leave you with spine-tingling tales and an unforgettable experience. Meet the friendly visitor services team at the historic Mercat Cross, easily identifiable by the 8-sided monument with a white Unicorn on top. Don't miss the chance to explore the darker side of Edinburgh's past on this captivating ghost tour.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-6 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Personal and intimate 5 star group tour
  • Hear grisly tales of witchcraft and torture
  • Explore Blair Street Underground Vaults with an expert storyteller
  • Recover with a dram of Dewar's Scotch Whisky
  • Stroll the shadowy closes of the Royal Mile
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Small group experience
  • Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • Award-winning local storytellers
  • TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience

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Introduction

Step into the eerie underworld of Edinburgh's Old Town on the Small Group Ghost Tour, an immersive experience that delves into the city's dark and haunted past. Led by an award-winning storyteller, this personal 5-star group tour promises an unforgettable adventure into the realms of blood, guts, and gore.

What to expect?

During this 2-hour tour, you can expect to hear grisly tales of witchcraft, torture, and restless spirits as you venture down the medieval closes of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. Step back in time and explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults, notorious for their ghostly activity, with an expert storyteller by your side. Immerse yourself in the chilling atmosphere of the Royal Mile, where shadowy closes and mysterious tales await. As a highlight of the experience, you will have the opportunity to recover from the spine-tingling journey with a warming dram of Dewar's Scotch Whisky in Megget's Cellar, a candlelit sanctuary that adds an extra touch of enchantment to the tour. This unique combination of thrilling storytelling and cultural indulgence ensures a memorable evening in the heart of Edinburgh.

Who is this for?

This tour is ideal for those who are fascinated by history, the supernatural, and the macabre. Whether you're a curious traveler seeking to uncover the hidden secrets of Edinburgh or a thrill-seeker on the hunt for spine-chilling tales, the Small Group Ghost Tour caters to a diverse range of interests and preferences. With a maximum group size of 18 people, this intimate experience allows for a personalized and engaging exploration of the city's haunted past.

Why book this?

Embark on the Small Group Ghost Tour for an unforgettable journey into the murky depths of Edinburgh's haunted history. This unique experience offers a rare opportunity to explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults, accompanied by an expert storyteller who brings the city's chilling tales to life. The tour's small group size ensures an immersive and intimate experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Old Town. To add to the allure, the tour concludes with a cozy visit to Megget's Cellar, where you can savor a complimentary Scotch whisky in a candlelit setting. From the spine-tingling stories to the exclusive access and cultural indulgence, this tour offers a truly memorable adventure for all.

Good to know

Before joining the tour, make sure to meet at the designated meeting point at Mercat Cross, where a friendly member of the visitor services team will be waiting to check you in. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to navigate the medieval closes and staircases of the Old Town. The tour duration is 120 minutes, and it is recommended for ages 16 and above. Come with an open mind and a sense of adventure, as this journey into Edinburgh's haunted history promises to leave you both thrilled and captivated.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on the Small Group Ghost Tour rave about the exceptional storytelling skills of the guides and the immersive experience they provide. Many reviewers mention that the tour exceeded their expectations, with its mix of historical anecdotes and spine-chilling tales. Visitors appreciate the small group size, as it allows for a more interactive and engaging experience. The visit to the Blair Street Underground Vaults and the complimentary Scotch whisky in Megget's Cellar are consistently praised as highlights of the tour. Overall, those who have ventured into the darkness with this tour highly recommend it for an unforgettable and spine-tingling evening in Edinburgh's haunted past.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Mercat Cross

Tour meeting point. Discover what makes this 8 sided monument so historically significant.

Admission Included

Edinburgh Old Town

Hear grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes.

Mercat Tours

An informed look at Edinburgh’s ghostly past. Explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults with an expert storyteller. Recover with a dram of Dewar’s Scotch Whisky in our candlelit cellar Enjoy a ghost tour of Edinburgh based on real events.

Admission Included

Royal Mile

Stroll the shadowy closes and soak up the atmosphere of the Royal Mile

Reviews

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4.8 (430)

BIGJAK

Fay was a great story teller ,great night altogether, very much fun and we enjoyed to tales of olden days gone bye .started at the mercat ,moved through the dwellings to the u derground vaults before finishing with a nice whisky on the night

macdonaldm69

Linda was a great guide and storyteller. It was the right amount of historical information about the city, woven in with some creepiness! If you are a ghost believer or not, it was time well spent.

gianluca_tettamanti

This guided tour was so incredibly brilliant! Our guide, Anastasia, shared tales with such charisma, talent, and knowledge that made us all dive very deep into the dark side of Edinburgh. The underground walk was honestly spooktastic and extremely satisfying for history and ghost story lovers alike. The visit concludes with a detailed exhibition room that adds some extra quality to the whole experience. Highly recommended!

shellybK6113DU

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time on this ghostly tour. Martin, our guide, was a great storyteller who added an air of spookiness but also comedy. We walked a bit through Edinburgh before descending into the underground vaults and hearing about the entities that still occupy the space. The whiskey at the end was nice as well. Definitely recommend doing this tour for a fun, unique evening in Edinburgh.

Phillip_V

Brilliant guide, great history with humour loved it. The guide was knowledgeable witty and engaging. If you are in Edinburgh do this!!

kc872018

Took our 15 year old nephew on his first ghost tour and what better than around our own hometown of Edinburgh. Loved it from start to finish. Neave (Hope I spelled that right!) was a great guide and provided us with very insightful stories and facts about Edinburgh. Loved being down in the vaults, as spooky and unsettling as it was. All 3 of us experienced something we couldn’t explain, my partner is a total sceptic and even he was a bit puzzled by what he experienced! Would do it again and now looking to book a visit to Niddry Street vaults!

TraceyP281

Informative tour both for believers and sceptics. Linda was an enthusiastic, witty and knowledgeable guide. Great opportunity to go down into the city vaults. If you are unsteady on your feet perhaps not for you in the vaults. Who knew what history we are walking above. Definitely recommend

twchh

This tour was extremely interesting from the offset! Every single story had me captured, from the very start at the Mercat Cross (you really get thrown straight into it, which I loved) all the way to the last story, told with your drink. Our guide was Neave and she was absolutely spectacular. That girl has such a passion and a way with words, and was 90% of the reason I was so engrossed. The vaults themselves are eerie, and the candles really helped the ambience, however my only criticism would be that we had such a large group that it really diminished the effect of the vaults on me. I really wanted to get sucked into the stories and the atmosphere but when you have someone coughing/clearing their throat/whispering amongst themselves all the time it can really take away from the experience. A group of 6-8 perhaps would've been ideal whereas we had closer to 16. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed it, I would recommend it heartily (the whisky is nice too). I only wish it was a more intimate experience, to help me feel the eeriness. Shoutout to Neave.

Memay9

Our guide Neave was very knowledgeable however one of the party fainted twice (due to lack of food as she mentioned she had only eaten a salad all day). Thankfully myself, my partner and another person in the group immediately assisted whilst Naeve went to advise her superiors? As a result the walking part had to be cut short. After these incidents the tour kinda went downhill and I lost interest in what was being said as did my partner. It put a downer on the experience as a whole and I won’t book another in the future ….

W2706YBhelenj

We went on the Merkat Tour of the Vaults, and it was amazing. Our excellent Tour guide Martin, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was Brilliant, and the whole tour was Brilliant. I highly recommend you pick Martin as your tour guide, to hear about the history of the people in Edinburgh in times gone by, and to find out what happened in the vaults many, many years ago!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-21 06:45