Tours/Edinburgh/Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
Viator · group up to 54 pax

Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

4.3(2,936)Edinburgh1 hour
VIATOR4.3(565)TRIPADVISOR4.4(2,371)

Description

Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise around Edinburgh’s most terrifying and impressive sights, such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Ride in a double-decker 'Routemaster' vintage bus and feel your hairs stand on end as you hear shocking tales of grisly executions, unspeakable tortures and grim grave robbers. Discover the city’s sinister side and steel yourself for some frights on board.

Tour Options

2024 THE GHOST BUS TOUR

Itinerary

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Customers will be provided with information on Edinburgh Castles spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on Edinburgh Old Town's spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on Royal Mile's spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on Greyfriars spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on the Palace of Holyroodhouse's spiritual and historical past.

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Customers will be provided with information on Grassmarket's spiritual and historical past

Highlights

Professional guide
Transport by Routemaster

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Transport by Routemaster
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.
  • Please note that the tours are conducted in English

Reviews(2,936)

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Maryfrances_W
July 5, 2026
What a blast

I learned, laughed and screamed! It was a great time. Highly recommend to take time off your feet and learned the darker side of Edinburgh.

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Angiepenz
July 5, 2026
Great alternative bus tour

We loved our Ghost Bus Tour - great, knowledgeable guide, lovely ambience & the one liners were funny. Google maps takes you to a meeting point under the bridge - we needed to make a mad rush when we realised the bus was above us on the bridge! 😂

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vanessawU1374RH
July 2, 2026
LEGEND!

Do not miss this tour!!! …we absolutely loved it!! Tommy was an absolute LEGEND!

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Stephen_K
July 2, 2026
Was good fun, could have...

Was good fun, could have been more jumpy, was worried the bus wouldn't make it lol the guides were really good

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K2291GIamyb
July 1, 2026
Funny with added scare - loved it!!

Amazing tour for something a little different!! Very funny little quips with added jump scares to keep me on my toes. The spooky host Tommy Terror had me quaking in my boots! Loved the optional break in the graveyard for pure unadulterated fear. Loved seeing Edinburgh like this - I want to do the London one now!

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Cakelover61
July 1, 2026
Tommy Terror is great

We were lucky to have Tommy Terror as our guide. He is very funny and clearly enjoys doing the ghost tours. He’s really friendly and kept us entertained the whole time. We also learned a lot about Edinburgh. We went during the day but I can imagine it is even better when it’s dark. Thanks Tommy.

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PATRICIA_P
June 30, 2026
Funny

This is a city tour with a touch of joke and horror stories. It is worth the experience especially if you have children accompanied. I recommend

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G6918KYalanb
June 27, 2026
Excellent

Absolutely brilliant..so much fun and very interactive

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Malgorzata_D
June 27, 2026
Entertaining and...

Entertaining and informative. Definitely worth the time of the day if youre visiting Edinburgh for the first time and want to learn about the cities history

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rachelcB2261HN
June 26, 2026
Such Fun!

So fun! Hilarious, entertaining, and definitely a little spoooooky at times. My friend and I had a great time!

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