Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour, Edinburgh
Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour, Edinburgh
Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)
1.5 hours (approx.)
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Explore Edinburgh's eerie past with the Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour, an exciting journey through time in this historic city of Scotland. Over 90 minutes, you'll leave behind the bustling Royal Mile to explore silent graveyard lanes and ancient stone vaults where chilling tales come alive exactly where they occurred. Your adventure begins on the Royal Mile at Lawnmarket, leading you through Greyfriars Graveyard with stories of body snatchers and Covenanters along the way.
Explore Edinburgh's eerie past with the Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour, an exciting journey through time in this historic city of Scotland. Over 90 minutes, you'll leave behind the bustling Royal Mile to explore silent graveyard lanes and ancient stone vaults where chilling tales come alive exactly where they occurred. Your adventure begins on the Royal Mile at Lawnmarket, leading you through Greyfriars Graveyard with stories of body snatchers and Covenanters along the way.
A fascinating tour lasting 90 minutes takes you through Edinburgh's iconic Greyfriars Graveyard. Discover a historic witches stone circle and explore the dimly lit Niddry Street vaults beneath the city.
Guided by an expert storyteller, this journey distinguishes myth from documented history as you traverse the prison grounds, graveyard, and underground vaults of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
This tour is crafted for visitors aged 12 and above due to themes involving prison history, crime, and unsettling stories that may not be suitable for younger children.
A guided walking tour for an hour and a half through Edinburgh's underground vaults
Entry to Greyfriars Graveyard
Exploration access to the Niddry Street underground vaults
Use of stone circle within the vaults during your visit
Admission to Covenanters Prison in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Access to the historic Grassmarket area
Engaging stories about the terrifying history and colourful past of Edinburgh’s Covenanters Prison
Travel costs
Meals and beverages
Individual spending
Guide explaining historical site to guests on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Your Experience
This 90-minute tour takes you off the busy Royal Mile into silent graveyard paths and beneath city streets into ancient stone vaults. At each stop, your guide will recount stories exactly where they happened.
Getting Started
Gather on the Royal Mile at Lawnmarket beside historic stone buildings and street performers for a quick ticket check and safety briefing before starting through Edinburgh’s Old Town. The tour concludes near Niddry Street vaults.
What To Expect
The Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour in Edinburgh includes walking through Greyfriars Graveyard, hearing tales of body snatchers and Covenanters Prison, descending into the eerie Niddry Street vaults, and visiting a historic witches’ stone circle linked to chilling local legends.
- Greyfriars Graveyard: Explore among weathered gravestones, stone mausoleums, and narrow paths while hearing stories of those buried here, including the famous Greyfriars Bobby.
- Covenanters Prison: Stand within an enclosed section of this kirkyard once used to confine prisoners. Learn about its grim reputation due to overcrowding and unrest.
- Niddry Street vaults: Traverse dim stone chambers beneath the city streets, spaces that served as storage rooms and shelter in the past, now associated with strange reports and urban legend.
- Witches’ Stone Circle: Pause beside stones once linked to a coven and hear accounts from visitors over the years.
- Macabre Edinburgh Lore: Your guide will connect each location with real events, including grave robbing schemes and stories rooted in Edinburgh’s Old Town streets.
Tourists walking through historic Edinburgh street on Harry Potter walking tour.
Underground vault with stone walls and archway, Niddry Street, Edinburgh.
Guide explaining historical site to guests on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Tourists walking through historic Edinburgh street on Harry Potter walking tour.
Underground vault with stone walls and archway, Niddry Street, Edinburgh.
Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.
What to bring
- Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and attire suitable for the weather during this tour.
What's not allowed
- No alcohol or guests under the influence of intoxicating substances will be permitted in this experience.
- Pets are prohibited due to venue restrictions on this tour.
- Flash photography is strictly forbidden at the venue.
This tour is not suitable for guests under 12 years old, as safety is our priority.
Accessibility
The experience does not accommodate wheelchairs or prams/strollers.
Additional information
- This tour lasts 90 minutes.
Children aged between 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the tour.
Gate to Greyfriars Kirkyard on Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh.
Canongate Kirk and cemetery with Arthur's Seat in the background, Edinburgh.
Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.
Gate to Greyfriars Kirkyard on Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh.
Canongate Kirk and cemetery with Arthur's Seat in the background, Edinburgh.
Ensure you have your entry tickets and ID ready beforehand for a smooth start to the tour.
Dress in comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as you'll be exploring outdoor sites like Greyfriars Graveyard.
The experience is best suited for visitors aged 12 and above due to its themes involving crime history and unsettling stories, so consider if it's appropriate for younger children.
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