The 15 Best Underground Ghost Tours in the UK

1.The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,272 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Walk Edinburgh’s closes and wynds, visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, and descend into South Bridge’s underground vaults. Costumed guides such as David, Maggie Dickinson, Fred Knox, and Dr. Robert Knox mix dark history, comedy, and ghost stories. The 6:45pm departure suits families, but expect steps and plenty of outdoor walking.

“Very interesting and David is very good doing his job. It was very informative. You visit Greyfriars and undergrounds and you will understand why is a haunted city.”

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2.Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,607 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32

Walk from the Lawnmarket to Greyfriars Kirkyard, hear the tale of Greyfriars Bobby and Edinburgh’s criminals, then descend into the South Bridge Vaults. English-speaking guides such as Jordan, James, Darren, and Louisa use humor, history, and carefully timed scares to bring the city’s darker past to life.

“Ally was very knowledgeable and get dry wit added to the atmosphere. I very much enjoyed this tour. It was creepy in the vaults though. Definitely some strange stuff happened there.”

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3.Evening Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,092 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town after dark, hearing tales of murder, witchcraft, Burke and Hare, and torture before entering the underground vaults. Guides such as David Rizzio, Helen Duncan, and Robbie Diggs mix local history, theatrical storytelling, and humor. Expect steep steps and a brisk 75-minute route.

“I loved our guide she was fabulous, very knowledgeable! really interesting history and a fun tour”

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4.Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,721 reviews · 1h 15m · from $29

Meet at Mercat Cross for a 75-minute English-language tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Blair Street Underground Vaults. Cloaked storytellers such as Kirsty, Linda, Jack, and Aniela mix grim history with ghost lore, using headsets so every whispered tale carries in the dark.

“We really enjoyed this tour, the guide was great and very informative. I’d recommend this tour”

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5.Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet at Mercat Cross for a 2-hour English tour through Edinburgh’s grim Old Town history and Blair Street Underground Vaults. Storytellers such as Michael, Steph, Sophie, and Jack lead the walk, then serve whisky, beer, or soft drinks in a candlelit cellar.

“I really enjoyed the history and ghost stories and Steph was very knowledgeable and loads of fun. I would definitely do another tour.”

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6.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,183 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33Top rated

Walk from the Royal Mile into Edinburgh’s underground vaults with guides such as James, Louisa, Dom, or Aimee. Expect dark history, a torture display, steep stairs, ghost stories, and lively storytelling in a small underground setting. The tour lasts about one hour.

“Absolutely amazing experiance. Chris give us a tour reach in history, haunted stories and fun. Definately recommended if you like a bit of thrill, we run off in the end:);)”

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7.Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,768 reviews · 1 hour · from $22Best value

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a costumed storyteller, then descend into the South Bridge vaults for tales of ghosts, crime, torture, and death. Guides such as James Douglas, Robbie Diggs, and Frederick Knox mix solid history with humor and occasional scares. Expect stairs, darkness, and a compact vault visit.

“We had Mary Stuart as our guide and she was amazing! Such a great experience”

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8.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk Edinburgh after dark from the Lawnmarket to Greyfriars Kirk, then enter the South Bridge vaults with guides such as James, Jordan, Diva, or Darren. Expect local history, graveyard tales, paranormal stories, and a few grim details rather than theatrical jump scares.

“Jordan was our tour guide. It was a great experience. It was very interesting hearing all of the stories and entertaining! If you love a good scare, my wife had to leave because she got too scared in the underground vaults! I finished the our and loved it. Recommend to everyone!”

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9.Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,649 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Follow a cloaked guide from Mercat Cross through Edinburgh’s Old Town before entering the Blair Street Underground Vaults. Expect dramatic storytelling, true tales of crime, torture, and ghosts, narrow stairs, and no jump scares. Groups are capped at 18, with guides such as Steph, Shannon, and Mike.

“It was a very spooky tour in the underground of Edinburgh, our guide Mike was very professional and told the stories with passion”

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10.Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,587 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet a costumed guide such as David Rizzio, Lafayette, or Dr Knox at 9:15 pm for an 80-minute walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Hear grim tales in Greyfriars Kirkyard, then enter the South Bridge vaults. Expect theatrical storytelling, dark humor, cold air, and a group of up to 30.

“We had Lafayette as our guide and he was phenomenal! Had amazing knowledge of the paranormal world of Edinburgh and great humour. Seriously never laughed that much, a big highlight of our trip!”

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11.Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 850 reviews · 1h 15m · from $28

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town by night, visit Greyfriars Cemetery, and descend spiral stairs into the Underground Vaults. Period characters such as Dr Knox, Agnes, James Douglas, and Soldier Jock mix dark tales with sharp humor. Expect cobblestones, steep lanes, adult language, and a spooky show rather than a quiet history walk.

“The tour was amazing, informative and the right length. Our guide totally made the evening, he was quick witted and hilarious - not sure it would have been the same with a different host”

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12.Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget’s Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Meet your cloaked storyteller at Mercat Cross for a two-hour walk through Edinburgh’s closes, mob history, and Blair Street Underground Vaults. Guides such as Sarah, Steph, Michael, Jack, and Jade blend grisly facts with theatrical tales, ending with whisky, beer, or a soft drink in candlelit Megget’s Cellar.

“What a great experience! Sarah is an amazing guide and outstanding storyteller. The vaults were the most amazing ones we've seen on our trip. Highly recommend this tour!”

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13.Multi-Sensory Night Walking Tour with Haunted Vaults in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 596 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Meet at Mercat Cross for a one-hour English-language walk through Edinburgh’s dark past. Guides such as Nicola, Ross, Emily, and Stephanie lead you to the candlelit Blair Street Underground Vaults, where stories of crime, hangings, body snatchers, and reported hauntings unfold.

“Excellent tour well worth it. Especially at night when the atmosphere and darkness really makes it feel so spooky”

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14.Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Follow a costumed storyteller through Edinburgh’s Old Town, the Blair Street underground vaults, and Canongate Kirkyard. Expect tales of witches, body snatchers, cannibals, and ghosts, with guides such as Shannon, Sarah, Michael, and Marina bringing the hour-and-45-minute walk to life.

“My flight from Denver ended up canceling and just because it was just under 24 hours. They refused to rebook me and refused to give me a refund on something out of my control. Terrible customer service, zero indeed”

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15.Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 450 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

Follow a master Storyteller from Mercat Cross through Edinburgh’s grim Old Town before entering the Blair Street Underground Vaults. This adults-only, 60-minute tour uses TourTalk audio devices, candlelight, sound effects, and graphic tales of murder, torture, hangings, and haunted lives. Guides include Shannon, Michael, Steph, and Kirsty.

“Nicola was very engaging, great story telling with lots of historical information. A great way to see a different side of Edinburgh. A super friendly team. Would recommend to anyone who likes getting spooked.”

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