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Edinburgh Ghost Tour

In Edinburgh, the opportunity to delve into Parapsychology is no surprise, as the city is renowned for its haunted reputation, bolstered by numerous accounts of ghostly apparitions. Are you ready to embark on a ghost tour of Edinburgh?.

  • 2 - 3 hours
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In Edinburgh, the opportunity to delve into Parapsychology is no surprise, as the city is renowned for its haunted reputation, bolstered by numerous accounts of ghostly apparitions. Are you ready to embark on a ghost tour of Edinburgh?

Tour Overview

Through the years, Edinburgh has witnessed various unsettling events—wars, murders, and witch hunts—that have contributed to its status as a heavily haunted location.

This walking experience commences at the scheduled time near the Royal Mile, the city's most celebrated historic thoroughfare. As daylight fades, the spirits of Edinburgh's past seem to emerge, and we will be there to share their tales. You will also have the chance to admire some of the city's remarkable landmarks illuminated by night, offering a mesmerizing yet eerie perspective.

Your knowledgeable guide will regale you with dark and twisted stories from the city's history. You will visit notorious execution sites while uncovering the harrowing chapter of the witch trials, when such brutal practices were tragically prevalent. We will also probe into Edinburgh's most haunted locations, exploring its well-known graveyards, ominous bridges, and shadowy alleys that hold the city’s most chilling secrets.

Throughout the journey, you will encounter spine-tingling accounts of unsolved murders, infamy of criminals, and the courageous individuals who halted their sinister acts. Furthermore, you will learn about the ghosts and phantoms that are said to still wander through the city.

After around 2 to 3 hours, our exploration of Edinburgh’s enigmas and mysteries will conclude back at the Royal Mile.

Important Information

This tour covers challenging subjects such as murder, capital punishment, torture, and cannibalism. Please consider this if you are bringing along young children or anyone who might find these themes distressing.

Included

  • English–speaking guide

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

192a High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1, United Kingdom

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