Edinburgh Ghost Hunter Night Walking Tour

Feeling brave enough to take a moonlit stroll in a graveyard? To probe the murky depths of Edinburgh's Old Town and learn about the city’s notorious bodysnatchers? Then come for a ghostly walking tour that will have Bravehearts quaking in their boots.

Your cloaked guide leads you through Edinburgh's atmospheric Old Town on this spookily entertaining late-night walking tour, and leaves you with plenty to ponder as you return to your accommodation – alone!

The tour begins at the Mercat Cross, scene of punishment and public executions in Edinburgh's past. You'll hear the tale of the one survivor of Scotland's terrible defeat by the English at Flodden in 1513. How did he secure his safety?

Next, you'll discover what depraved and satanic acts were perpetrated by the Wizard of the West Bow, and no ghost tour is complete without a visit to the haunted underground vaults beneath the South Bridge. You will shiver as you hear of the strange and sinister happenings that took place in these candlelit rooms, where shadows dance on the damp stone walls. Some of the spirits that haunt these vaults are malevolent and resentful of intrusion. Whatever you do, do not wander off alone!

As you proceed down Canongate, listen out for the sound of ghostly bagpipes. The Canongate Graveyard is the last resting place of many an Edinburgh worthy and provides an eerie backdrop for the evening's final tales. You will venture deep into this necropolis, over the moldering remains of Edinburgh's forefathers. Dare you join us?

Schedule details

Evening Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Ghost Hunter Trail

Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Point:

Tour departs from the Mercat Cross, a substantial eight-sided monument on the Royal Mile, next to St Giles Cathedral

Departure Time:

April 01 to September 30, 2008
9:30pm and 10:30pm

October 01, 2008 to March 31, 2009
9:30pm

Return Details:

Tour concludes at Canongate Graveyard

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pickup not available

Additional information

Evening Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Ghost Hunter Trail

Inclusions:

• Walking tour
• English speaking local guide
• Illustrated synopsis in French, German, Spanish and Italian

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional information

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated

Booking Details:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.