Edinburgh Free Ghost Tour, Edinburgh - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Edinburgh Free Ghost Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 8.2 (129 reviews)

The guide - Jule - was very knowledgeable on Edinburgh’s history & told it in a engaging way. The tour took 1.5 hour...

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Uncover the chilling stories hidden along Edinburgh's Royal Mile on this ghost-themed free walking tour. Following the Industrial Revolution, overcrowding and grim living conditions fed beliefs in cruel and bloody legends. Layered over centuries of Celtic culture and folklore, these elements created a city that hid from the law and built its own shadowy universe.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 5 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

190 High Street.

Where does the activity end?

Calton Hill.

Reviews of our customers

8.2

Excellent 1,042 Travelers·129 reviews

March 22, 2022
Lauren Maris
Manchester, United Kingdom
The guide - Jule - was very knowledgeable on Edinburgh’s history & told it in a engaging way. The tour took 1.5 hours and took us around the highl...
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February 18, 2020
Maria Concepción
Buenos Aires, Argentina
It was amazing! Worth it. Edu was very kind, he explained everything very well, super funny and friendly, ready to help. We learned a lot of super int...
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January 3, 2020
Angela Power
Waterford, Ireland
Excellent, very informative and hugely interesting the guide was very well informed and delivered her tour superbly. Even took advantage of the fact w...
With friends
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January 2, 2020
Anonymous
Berlin, Germany
Our Tourguide was really nice and very enthusiastic explaining. The tour is basically for entertainment and fun facts good and not very historical. Un...
With friends
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September 10, 2019
Douglas
Washington Dc, United States
My 10-year-old daughter and I traveled for 10 days in London and all over Scotland. We rode on the Harry Potter steam train, London Eye, saw the chang...
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September 7, 2019
Leona Duhovic
Split, Croatia
It was an amazing experience, we got to see the best spooky spots in Edinburgh and hear the local stories told by an outstandingly charismatic and ent...
As a couple
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July 1, 2019
Charleen
Pittsburgh, United States
There were enjoyable stories, and a chance to see some interesting closes. Our guide was very nice, but had some nervous habits in speaking. The tour...
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June 17, 2019
Anonymous
Frankfurt, Germany
Overall a really good experience, lots of interesting information. However, it was quite long at each stop due to getting off-topic and instead tellin...
With friends
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May 6, 2019
Kelsey Copeland
San Francisco, United States
I enjoyed my tour with Charlotte. She took us down the Royal Mile, winding through the closes. It was a new part of Edinburgh that I haven't walked th...
Traveling solo
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March 30, 2022
Sandra
Saltburn, United Kingdom
Very informative and fun
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Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at 190 High Street. Located right next to Parliament Square and St Giles' Cathedral, at this starting point, we'll set the scene and explain why Edinburgh has always been shrouded in mystery, from its Celtic roots to the harsh conditions inside the walled city, marked by plague and crime.

We'll move on to the Mercat Cross, once the site of public executions and exemplary punishments, and discover how historical justice in Scotland fuelled some of the city's most chilling tales.

From there, we'll step into the Closes, the historic alleyways of the Old Town, where legends of the 1824 fire, mysterious apparitions, and characters such as Johnny "One Arm" still echo through the stone.

Our next stop is Tron Kirk, an old church and gathering place where the atmosphere shifts. Here we'll cover low-intensity paranormal phenomena and the curious accounts that still raise questions today.

We'll then cross North Bridge, a structure with a tragic history that has been surrounded by superstition since its construction, associated with unsettling presences and a loch tied to the devil.

The route continues to Calton Cemetery, where we'll walk among historic graves and explore the intersection of death, memory, and paranormal activity, as documented events blur into the inexplicable.

After 2 hours, we'll wrap up the tour at Calton Hill, with the city spread out below us.

Not Recommended for Young Children

Please note that this tour is not recommended for children under 5 years old due to the dark themes, ghost stories, and historical violence covered.

Group Size

This free tour does not accept groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately.

8.2

Excellent 1,042 Travelers·129 reviews

March 22, 2022
Lauren Maris
Manchester, United Kingdom
The guide - Jule - was very knowledgeable on Edinburgh’s history & told it in a engaging way. The tour took 1.5 hours and took us around the highl...
As a couple
Is this useful?
February 18, 2020
Maria Concepción
Buenos Aires, Argentina
It was amazing! Worth it. Edu was very kind, he explained everything very well, super funny and friendly, ready to help. We learned a lot of super int...
Is this useful?
January 3, 2020
Angela Power
Waterford, Ireland
Excellent, very informative and hugely interesting the guide was very well informed and delivered her tour superbly. Even took advantage of the fact w...
With friends
Is this useful?
January 2, 2020
Anonymous
Berlin, Germany
Our Tourguide was really nice and very enthusiastic explaining. The tour is basically for entertainment and fun facts good and not very historical. Un...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 10, 2019
Douglas
Washington Dc, United States
My 10-year-old daughter and I traveled for 10 days in London and all over Scotland. We rode on the Harry Potter steam train, London Eye, saw the chang...
Is this useful?
September 7, 2019
Leona Duhovic
Split, Croatia
It was an amazing experience, we got to see the best spooky spots in Edinburgh and hear the local stories told by an outstandingly charismatic and ent...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 1, 2019
Charleen
Pittsburgh, United States
There were enjoyable stories, and a chance to see some interesting closes. Our guide was very nice, but had some nervous habits in speaking. The tour...
Is this useful?
June 17, 2019
Anonymous
Frankfurt, Germany
Overall a really good experience, lots of interesting information. However, it was quite long at each stop due to getting off-topic and instead tellin...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 6, 2019
Kelsey Copeland
San Francisco, United States
I enjoyed my tour with Charlotte. She took us down the Royal Mile, winding through the closes. It was a new part of Edinburgh that I haven't walked th...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
March 30, 2022
Sandra
Saltburn, United Kingdom
Very informative and fun
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Edinburgh

Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Greyfriars Kirkyard Palace of Holyroodhouse

Types of activities in Edinburgh

Guided tours and free tours Day trips Food and wine experiences

Other activities in Edinburgh

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Tour Details

We'll move on to the Mercat Cross, once the site of public executions and exemplary punishments, and discover how historical justice in Scotland fuelled some of the city's most chilling tales.

After 2 hours, we'll wrap up the tour at Calton Hill, with the city spread out below us.

Not Recommended for Young Children

Please note that this tour is not recommended for children under 5 years old due to the dark themes, ghost stories, and historical violence covered.

Group Size

This free tour does not accept groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately.

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