Overview
Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people.
Hear stories of blood, guts and gore in the Old Town in Edinburgh from your award-winning storyteller. Sip a Scotch whisky in a candlelit cellar to warm the heart as you spend 2-hours examining the darker side of history on this guided tour.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Small group experience
Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
Award-winning local storytellers
TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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.
End point
Megget`s Cellar, 28 Blair Street, EH1 1QR. This tour ends in Megget's Cellar, which is located half way down the stairs to the Blair Street Underground Vaults, right underneath our main booking office.
Good to know
To provide a fully immersive experience, we'll provide a personal audio device. Your Storyteller will use a headset with microphone to ensure you hear every word over the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's lively Old Town. You are welcome to bring your own headphones (3.5mm jack) or use a pair of ours.
Please arrive at the Mercat Cross on The Royal Mile (High Street) EH1 1RF, 15 minutes before the start of your tour and check-in with the on-street representative from Mercat Tours.
What to expect
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Mercat Cross
15 min
Tour meeting point. Discover what makes this 8 sided monument so historically significant.
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Edinburgh Old Town
45 min
Hear grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes.
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1 hour
An informed look at Edinburgh’s ghostly past.
Explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults with an expert storyteller.
Recover with a dram of Dewar’s Scotch Whisky in our candlelit cellar
Enjoy a ghost tour of Edinburgh based on real events. -
Royal Mile
30 min
Stroll the shadowy closes and soak up the atmosphere of the Royal Mile
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget's Cellar
Can I cancel Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget's Cellar for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top.
What's included?
- Small group experience
- Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
- Award-winning local storytellers
- TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Old Town, Royal Mile.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Mercat Tours
