Unearth the true terrors of Edinburgh’s past on a chilling underground tour led by expert storytellers through the city’s most haunted vaults.

Getting started

Meet your tour guide near the Royal Mile. After your ticket check and audio device handout, you’ll set off on foot through Edinburgh’s winding closes and cobbled lanes.

What to expect

Trace centuries of real stories along the cobbled Royal Mile — from monarchs and poets to revolutionaries and residents who never left the city walls. Along the way, your storyteller will share true tales of Edinburgh’s past in the very spots where they unfolded.

Features:

• Old Town walking tour: Explore Edinburgh’s historic closes, wynds, and courtyards with a master storyteller leading the way.

• Royal Mile insights: Learn about figures like Mary Queen of Scots and Robert Burns, and the ordinary people who shaped city life through the centuries.

• Audio devices included: Stay connected to every story and whisper, even in the darkest corners of the vaults.

• Edinburgh Castle visit: Enjoy a 45-minute guided introduction before exploring the Castle on your own.

• Extended walking tour: Select the longer version of the tour to deepen your experience of Edinburgh’s Old Town with even more stories and sites.

This tour offers a deep and engaging look at the city's living history, perfect for first-time visitors and curious returners alike. This isn’t about jump scares, it’s about real stories in real places, making it one of Edinburgh’s most spine-tingling experiences.