The Ghost Bus Tour - Edinburgh

Unsure of what to do during your time in Edinburgh? Look no further for sightseeing than The Ghost Bus.

Departing from Central Library, 7-9 George IV Bridge, outside, Edinburgh EH1 1EG. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic. There are no seat reservations, we operate on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you arrive at least fifteen minutes early to ensure the best choice of seats.

You will encounter all of the top attractions of Edinburgh, including: Edinburgh Castle, The New Town, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Kirk, The Old Town, Holyrood Palace and The Royal Mile. Whether you are a tourist visiting Edinburgh or a resident of the city, there is so much that will surprise you about the haunted history of Edinburgh’s most famous and best-loved tourist attractions.

Join us on the UK’s ONLY comedy-horror theatre experience on wheels and haunted history bus tour in Edinburgh.

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Scott Monument

This Victorian-Gothic monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott stands in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens. At 200 feet, six inches tall, it is the second largest monument in the world dedicated to a writer. The monument is adorned with countless figurative statues, including Scott and his dog.

St. Cuthbert’s Grave

The site surrounding St. Cuthbert’s Church has been a place of Christian burial for over a thousand years, although today, the oldest surviving headstone is that of Reverend Robert Pont, who died in 1606. It has seen its fair share of grave robbery over the years!

Edinburgh Castle

Dominating Edinburgh’s skyline from its perch upon the Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle is the iconic sight of Edinburgh. In its history of over a thousand years, it has been besieged an astonishing twenty-six times, leading to it being dubbed “one of the most attacked places in the world”.

Grassmarket

Directly under Edinburgh Castle is the historic marketplace of Grassmarket. As well as traditionally being the site for many hotels, hostels and taverns, it was also one of the major sites for public executions.

Greyfriar’s Bobby

At the corner where Edinburgh’s Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge meet, a statue of Bobby the Skye Terrier sits. Bobby was renowned for having guarded his owner's grave for over 14 years, until Bobby died himself. Loyal beyond the grave.

Greyfriar’s Church

One of Edinburgh’s oldest surviving buildings, Greyfriars Church was established by the Franciscan order of Greyfriars in 1620. The churchyard was at one time used as a prison and is also the site where Greyfriars Bobby guarded his owner's grave until death.

St. Giles Cathedral

The principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Built in the 12th century, it was named after St. Giles, the patron saint of Edinburgh.

Calton Hill

The site of the headquarters of the Scottish government, Calton Hill, is also home to many other famous landmarks such as Holyrood Palace, the National Monument, the Nelson Monument, the old Royal High School, the Robert Burns Monument, the Political Martyrs’ Monument and the City Observatory.

Holyrood Palace

Opposite Edinburgh Castle at the other end of the Royal Mile. It has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th century. A witch's ghost is said to haunt the palace.

Holyrood Park

Holyrood Park is a royal park in central Edinburgh. It has an array of hills, lochs, glens, ridges and basalt cliffs. Arthur’s Seat at the centre of Holyrood Park is the highest point in Edinburgh.

Parliament Building

Established in 2004, the Scottish Parliament Building is the heart of Scottish politics.

The Royal Mile

A succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of Edinburgh’s Old Town comprises The Royal Mile. From the castle gates at one end to the palace gates at the other, it is almost exactly a mile long. It is made up of Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, the High Street, the Canongate, and Abbey Strand.