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Edinburgh

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

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1.3 hours

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Uncover the chilling secrets of Edinburgh's past with this underground ghost tour led by expert guides through the city's eeriest sites!

Get ready to uncover the paranormal side of Edinburgh, known as the world's most haunted city, on the infamous Underground Ghost Tour.

Stroll across the St. Giles Cathedral, discovering the city’s former parliament and notorious jail with an English-speaking guide.

The 450-year-old Greyfriars Kirkyard is more than a cemetery. Hear chilling tales of petrifying poltergeists and body snatchers.

Visit the South Bridge Underground and discover the city’s grim history through spine-tingling stories of the Old Town.

Did you know? The loyal dog at Greyfriars Kirkyard, Bobby, guarded his master's grave for 14 years, leading to a statue erected in his honour.

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

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Journey into the supernatural history of Edinburgh

The paranormal tour begins with an English-speaking guide leading you through the dark alleys of the city's Old Town. Brace yourself to learn cooking secrets from the infamous Cassandra Bean or delve into the morbid surgical ethics of Dr. Knox. As you traverse the historic St Giles Cathedral, discover the locations of the city's former parliament and a notorious jailhouse. Listen to the chilling tales of the harsh living conditions during the 17th and 18th centuries

Uncover spine-chilling tales from Greyfriars Kirkyard to South Bridge Underground

The next part of the tour brings you to the eerie Greyfriars Kirkyard, a 450-year-old cemetery famous for its ghostly tales and petrifying poltergeists. Hear the chilling story of the loyal dog Greyfriar's Bobby, who guarded his master's grave for 14 years, and the infamous body snatchers Burke and Hare. The adventure continues underground to a former 17th-century close encapsulated within the South Bridge. Witness the original bridge arches, walls, and doorways of former houses, with the modern pavement visible through a skylight. The underground city is said to be haunted by the spirits of its former inhabitants - some who have refused to leave even after death.

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

Dive into Edinburgh's spectral undercurrents as you traverse through its most haunted sites with an English-speaking guide, visiting St Giles Cathedral and exploring the 450-year-old Greyfriars Kirkyard, a place where chilling tales of poltergeists and body snatchers come to life. Discover South Bridge Underground and uncover the city’s grim history through spine-tingling stories that craft an atmosphere where reality blurs with the supernatural. This tour is crafted for explorers of eerie mysteries, devotees of spectral lore, and seekers of ghostly encounters, providing a unique blend of historical facts and paranormal intrigue that weaves together tales of darkness and enlightenment, offering memorable experiences to forge unforgettable memories while understanding that every shadow casts its own truth.

Exploring St Giles Cathedral's Haunting Legacy

Visit St Giles Cathedral during the tour’s highlight segment where you'll delve into the city’s former parliament site and notorious jail. This ancient landmark, with its towering spires and rich history, serves as a backdrop to tales of political intrigue, religious fervor, and spectral hauntings that have long captivated the imagination of visitors. Here, you’ll uncover stories of ghostly apparitions and eerie occurrences that echo through the centuries, creating an atmosphere where every stone whispers secrets of the past.

Discovering Greyfriars Kirkyard's Petrifying Poltergeists

Experience Greyfriars Kirkyard as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring chilling tales of petrifying poltergeists and body snatchers. This 450-year-old cemetery is more than just a burial ground; it’s a labyrinth of spectral energy where the spirits of the dead intermingle with those living, creating an otherworldly experience that leaves visitors both awestruck and unnerved. Marvel at the stories of legendary creatures like the Greyfriars Bobby dog, whose loyalty to his master transcended life and death.

Unveiling South Bridge Underground's Grim History

Access South Bridge Underground included in the tour package enabling you to explore Edinburgh’s oldest infrastructure and its darkest history. This subterranean network, hidden beneath the bustling city streets, tells tales of hardship and despair through spine-tingling stories that have been passed down for generations. Here, you’ll uncover forgotten worlds and untold secrets, creating an eerie yet enlightening journey into a part of Edinburgh’s past that has remained shrouded in mystery.

Tour Highlights

• Visit St Giles Cathedral's historic spires highest viewpoint
• Experience Greyfriars Kirkyard's spectral energy petrifying poltergeists
• Explore South Bridge Underground’s hidden network second-largest
• Discover 14-year loyal dog Bobby guarding his master’s grave uniquely moving
• Include English-speaking guide providing comprehensive stories intriguingly detailed
• Access chilling tales of body snatchers and political intrigue authentically eerie

Mystical for explorers of spectral mysteries, enchanting for devotees of ghostly lore, and captivating for seekers of paranormal encounters, this ghost tour weaves darkness and enlightenment, offering memorable experiences to forge unforgettable memories while understanding that every shadow casts its own truth.

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