Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

4.8 (2,144 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 36 travelers

Overview

Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting corpses lay below and whose names were made famous in many novels and history books, sending chills down many a reader's spine.

Then on to the infamous and haunted Niddry Street underground vaults, most haunted place in Edinburgh and probably one of the scariest in the world! Once home to the destitute, prostitutes, criminals, witches and a hell-fire club, and is possessed by something evil that awaits you

What's included

  • Small-group guided experience
  • Professional guide
  • Entry to the Niddry Street Vaults
  • Guided visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • Historical commentary on Edinburgh's dark history, crime, executions, and folklore
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
  • Souvenirs

What to expect

  1. Greyfriars Kirk
    35m
    You will be guided through Greyfriars Graveyard hearing about some of it's most famous residents and the history of this burial place.
  2. Auld Reekie Tours
    30m
    See the Vaults hidden below Edinburgh's South Bridge and hear about their dark history and paranormal occurrences.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tours meet at the Tourist Information Police Box, outside of 300 Lawnmarket. This is across the road from the Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. (55.949326, -3.192912)

Please be there at least 5-10 minutes early as we depart promptly at the tour time.
Tours can't wait for latecomers so please do not be late.

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
  • Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
  • Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
  • Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
  • • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
  • • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
  • The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
  • office hours are 10am - 5pm for all calls and emails.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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