Private Ghost Walking Tour in Edinburgh Historic Old Town

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Spanish, Mandarin

Overview

This private ghost walking tour reveals the darker history of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. Walk medieval streets shaped by centuries of power faith and fear. Ancient stone closes and narrow lanes hold stories older than the United States. Your guide shares legends of trials executions and restless spirits that shaped the city’s past. Pass historic buildings that witnessed moments of conflict and transformation. Discover how religion politics and daily life created a legacy of mystery within these walls. Shadows fall across the Royal Mile as stories of forgotten residents return through history. This atmospheric walk blends cultural heritage with the haunting legends of Scotland’s capital.

Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

What's Included

  • Professional local tour guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    130 High Street
    Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    153 Canongate
    Edinburgh EH8 8BN, UK

    Your tour ends at Canongate Kirk, where the red façade rises above a quiet churchyard on the lower Royal Mile.

    What To Expect

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    Royal Mile

    Lanterns flicker on ancient walls while shadows cling to narrow closes. You spend 35 minutes in this atmospheric stretch.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    North Bridge

    Cold winds sweep across the bridge and silence breaks with faint echoes. You spend 35 minutes crossing this historic span.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Calton Hill

    The monuments glow faintly under moonlight and the hill feels alive. You spend 30 minutes exploring this elevated site.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Calton Cemetery

    Gravestones stand crooked while the air smells of damp earth. You spend 40 minutes walking among historic memorials.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Canongate Kirk

    Inside the kirk quiet shadows stretch across wooden pews. You spend 40 minutes in this sacred and haunted place.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Ghost Walking Tour in Edinburgh Historic Old Town?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-210098P40


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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST).
    • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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