Edinburgh Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour
Experience Edinburgh’s Haunted Past on a Blair Street Ghost Tour
Edinburgh
people
1 participant
15 minutes
- • Experience Edinburgh's Blair Street Underground Vaults
- • 1 Hour, 15 Minute Ghost Tour
- • Explore the Haunted Past of Edinburgh
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Explore the eerie side of Edinburgh with the Small Group Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour. This personal 5-star group experience, with a maximum of 18 people, offers the chance to delve into the city's haunted past in the safety of daylight. Embark on a journey to the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults, where you will uncover chilling tales and spooky secrets lurking in the shadows.
Your adventure begins at the iconic Mercat Cross on High Street, where you will meet a member of the visitor services team for check-in. From there, you will venture into the depths of the Blair Street Underground Vaults, known for their dark and mysterious atmosphere. Be prepared to hear spine-tingling stories and encounters as you navigate through the haunted corridors with award-winning local storytellers guiding the way.
This unforgettable tour lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes, giving you ample time to soak up the ghostly atmosphere of the Royal Mile and explore the shadowy closes of Edinburgh's Old Town. With exclusive access to the vaults and a TourTalk radio receiver for a more immersive storytelling experience, the Small Group Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour is the perfect gift for thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts alike. Book now for a spine-chilling adventure you won't soon forget!
Points Of Interest and Landmarks
- Mercat Cross
- Royal Mile
- Mercat Tours
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Experience Overview:
Immersive Haunted Underground Vaults Tour In EdinburghVenture beneath Edinburgh’s streets and discover the city’s most haunted underground vaults — a chilling world of shadows and secrets, the Blair Street Underground Vaults, exclusively accessible with Mercat Tours. This immersive ghost tour offers a spine-tingling glimpse into true tales of Edinburgh’s dark past.
Abandon thoughts of manufactured frights and make-believe scares. In the Blair Street Underground Vaults, it’s the true history that haunts. The skill is in the enhanced storytelling. These vaults witnessed the deeds of mischief-makers and murderers, vagrants, and torturers. It’s said to be one of Edinburgh’s most haunted sites, where restless spirits still tread to this day.
Your cloaked Mercat Tours master storyteller will lead you through the shadowy closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. These dark and dreary streets are untouched by daylight, filled with a strange silence – their damp walls carrying only the faintest echo of the crowds on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Meeting Point
Mercat Cross
High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
What's included:
- Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
- Small group experience
- xplore the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults on this high-spirited tour
- Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
What to expect:
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
Tour meeting point.
15 minutes
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh, EH1
Encounter true stories of murderers and vagrants and tales of the spirits that may still linger. Tread quietly...
30 minutes
Mercat Tours
28 Blair Street, , Edinburgh, EH1 1QR
This is no ordinary haunted tour — it’s an unforgettable descent into Edinburgh’s unsettling past.
Perhaps you’ll experience a cold breath on the back of your neck, or a whisper – then silence. It’s all the more chilling for being absolutely real: there are no spooks, tricks or jump scares on our Edinburgh ghost tours.
Feel it. Hear it. The Haunted Underground awaits.
30 minutes
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.
Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Mercat Tours
Product SKU: UK-10289-0004
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What People Are Saying
Customer sentiments for the Mercat Evening of Ghosts and Ghouls tour are overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing an engaging blend of history, humor, and spine-tingling storytelling. Tour guides like Jenny, Alun, and Artemis are frequently praised for their captivating narratives and deep knowledge of Edinburgh’s dark past, creating an immersive experience that’s both informative and entertaining. Many reviewers highlight the atmospheric underground vaults as a tour highlight, while the complimentary whiskey adds a delightful twist. Perfect for groups and families looking for a memorable night out, this tour emerges as a must-do attraction for anyone visiting Edinburgh, especially around Halloween. Whether you’re seeking chills or charm, you’re in for a treat with Mercat Tours!
Experience Highlights
Engaging Guides... Spooky Atmosphere... Fun for Families... Informative History... Memorable Experience... Great Value... Perfect for Halloween... Interactive Storytelling... Candlelit Vaults...
Edinburgh Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour
Edinburgh
people
1 participant
15 minutes
- • Experience Edinburgh's Blair Street Underground Vaults
- • 1 Hour, 15 Minute Ghost Tour
- • Explore the Haunted Past of Edinburgh
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