Tours/Edinburgh/Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15
Viator · group up to 28 pax

Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

4.8(1,595)Edinburgh1 hour
VIATOR4.2(25)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,570)

Description

Join us for a darkly entertaining, but family friendly, afternoon jaunt through the Old Town of Edinburgh and one of its famous underground vaults. Let one of our enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides, dressed in period costume, lead you through this historic neighbourhood while sharing some fascinating tales from the more bloody side of Scotland’s past, involving murder, bodysnatching, witchcraft and even cannibalism. For the second half of the tour descend into our exclusive section of underground and explore its intriguing but sinister haunted chambers.

Tour Options

Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

Itinerary

60 min

Edinburgh with the fascinating Old Town and mysterious vaults.

Highlights

Visit the South Bridge vaults, find out how they came to be and what may dwell within them
Walk the labyrinthine, beautiful and wholly unique closes of the Old Town and discover their sometimes tragic but always interesting past.
Due to an afternoon start and a lighter tone, these tours are suitable for children.
Led by a guide playing a real individual from Edinburgh’s history and dressed in clothes suitable for that person’s era.
A 60-minute long walking tour of the Old Town and Underground vaults.

What's included

Included
Visit the South Bridge vaults, find out how they came to be and what may dwell within them
Walk the labyrinthine, beautiful and wholly unique closes of the Old Town and discover their sometimes tragic but always interesting past.
Due to an afternoon start and a lighter tone, these tours are suitable for children.
Led by a guide playing a real individual from Edinburgh’s history and dressed in clothes suitable for that person’s era.
A 60-minute long walking tour of the Old Town and Underground vaults.

Traveller Ratings

4.8
1,595 reviews
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28

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • No children under 5.

Reviews(1,595)

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jamessB8583DJ
July 8, 2026
Fairy Wife

Absolutely amazing, Fairy Wife My Tour Guide Did An Amazing Job Of Scaring The Living Daylights Out Of Me 5/5 Experience Deffo Worth Doing When In Edinburgh

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rashedaB5217XM
July 6, 2026
Fun

Thanks to lafayette i had so much fun

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blairg1
July 6, 2026
Great informative tour

Lafayette was informative, entertaining and attentive to our small group of 5. As a Scottish native who previously lived in Edinburgh we learned new tidbits of gore related history. Well done. Best wishes for the wedding.

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davidoY4974QN
July 5, 2026
Incredible Guide

Hello from the Montreal couple going to Philosophy Conferences. Lafayette was an incredible host, guide, and a friend during our tour. He provided us with expert historical knowledge and provided us with laughs, but also took time to get to know us. Thanks for the amazing experience Lafayette.

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joanner723
July 5, 2026
Brilliant tour

The tour was excellent, really good value for money and would recommend to anyone. John Kincaid was a brilliant guide, very entertaining and informative!

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yoonac2026
July 5, 2026
Fun

Entertaining!Lafayette was great!

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D942SDmarias
July 4, 2026
1715 old town tour

The Edinburgh tour was fantastic, and I learned so many new things that I wouldn't have discovered otherwise - John Kincaio was an excellent guide!

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G4169QEdanielleb
July 4, 2026
Lafayette is amazing!

Lafayette was such an engaging guide!! We were just walking along the street when he prompted us to join the tour last minute, and we didn’t regret it! So informative and such a unique experience

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J8878EVaprill
July 4, 2026
Amazing

Lafayette did really great with the tour.

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samoF5969RC
July 3, 2026
Funny and informative

Lafayette was our tour guide, very funny and eccentric character. My cardiologist forbids me from doing another - manchester and germany

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