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

Name: Edinburgh Free Ghost Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9 (8295 reviews)

We loved the tour from start to finish… Raquel is amazing, which in Malagueño means an excellent guide… we really enjoye...

Richard Roman

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

9.0

Exceptional 130,127 Travelers·8,295 reviews

October 13, 2026
Richard Roman
Málaga, Spain
We loved the tour from start to finish… Raquel is amazing, which in Malagueño means an excellent guide… we really enjoyed how she tells the stories of...
As a couple
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October 12, 2026
Lidia Gálvez Zafra
Valencia, Spain
Tom Chapman Puig was an incredible guide, full of enthusiasm and passion. We were incredibly lucky; honestly, I think we had the best guide we could h...
As a couple
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October 10, 2026
María Del Mar
Madrid, Spain
Fernanda, our guide, was very good. She set the stories of the tour very well and made us immerse ourselves in the magical atmosphere of Edinburgh. ...
As a couple
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October 4, 2026
Antonio
Barcelona, Estonia
Hi everyone! We got Dani as our guide!! For the four of us, it was incredible!! His simple way of explaining things really transports you back in time...
With friends
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October 3, 2026
Susana
Bilbao, Spain
I booked the tour with some trepidation because my husband has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and tours usually make him quite uncomfortable and bore...
As a couple
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September 27, 2026
Anónimo
Navarra, Spain
The activity was fun. We had a great time. The guide, Daniel, did a wonderful job. To put a downside, if you travel with older people, as was our c...
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September 27, 2026
María Esquinas
Barcelona, Spain
We took the Edinburgh ghost tour with Raquel and it was a fantastic experience. She told us many stories and legends of the city in a very engaging an...
With friends
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September 26, 2026
Laura
Madrid, Spain
Highly recommended experience for those looking for something different from simple sightseeing. It's not scary. It's a very good tour of curiosities ...
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September 20, 2026
Jose Antonio
Badajoz, Spain
Un tour perfecto de la mano de Javier. La forma de contar las historias hace súper entretenido y ameno este tour de algo más de 2h. Como broche fi...
As a couple
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September 18, 2026
Nur Arisso
Terrassa, Spain
The tour has been super interesting and comprehensive. At the beginning, they tell you a bit of the city's history to understand the context of what ...
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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.

9.0

Exceptional 130,127 Travelers·8,295 reviews

October 13, 2026
Richard Roman
Málaga, Spain
We loved the tour from start to finish… Raquel is amazing, which in Malagueño means an excellent guide… we really enjoyed how she tells the stories of...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 12, 2026
Lidia Gálvez Zafra
Valencia, Spain
Tom Chapman Puig was an incredible guide, full of enthusiasm and passion. We were incredibly lucky; honestly, I think we had the best guide we could h...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 10, 2026
María Del Mar
Madrid, Spain
Fernanda, our guide, was very good. She set the stories of the tour very well and made us immerse ourselves in the magical atmosphere of Edinburgh. ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 4, 2026
Antonio
Barcelona, Estonia
Hi everyone! We got Dani as our guide!! For the four of us, it was incredible!! His simple way of explaining things really transports you back in time...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 3, 2026
Susana
Bilbao, Spain
I booked the tour with some trepidation because my husband has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and tours usually make him quite uncomfortable and bore...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 27, 2026
Anónimo
Navarra, Spain
The activity was fun. We had a great time. The guide, Daniel, did a wonderful job. To put a downside, if you travel with older people, as was our c...
Is this useful?
September 27, 2026
María Esquinas
Barcelona, Spain
We took the Edinburgh ghost tour with Raquel and it was a fantastic experience. She told us many stories and legends of the city in a very engaging an...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 26, 2026
Laura
Madrid, Spain
Highly recommended experience for those looking for something different from simple sightseeing. It's not scary. It's a very good tour of curiosities ...
Is this useful?
September 20, 2026
Jose Antonio
Badajoz, Spain
Un tour perfecto de la mano de Javier. La forma de contar las historias hace súper entretenido y ameno este tour de algo más de 2h. Como broche fi...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 18, 2026
Nur Arisso
Terrassa, Spain
The tour has been super interesting and comprehensive. At the beginning, they tell you a bit of the city's history to understand the context of what ...
Traveling solo
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

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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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