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Evening Ghost & Underground Vaults Tour with Candlelit Whisky

4.8(703 reviews)Edinburgh, ScotlandOperated by Mercat Tours
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupShared · max 18
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit.

Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Smell the leather and smoke - Listen to the tour playlist

Stories of blood, guts & gore in the Old Town of Edinburgh, then a whisky or soft drink in a candlelit cellar to warm the heart.

Listen to grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults of Edinburgh on this ghost tour. Hear the distant clatter of workmen and whispers of criminals as you’re immersed in the atmosphere of the past.

As night thickens, we’ll gather together in Megget’s Cellar for a whisky — or locally-made beer or soft drink. Your Storyteller will conjure more tales of Edinburgh’s ghoulish past, and the tortured souls that stalk the city’s streets.

What to expect

2 hours3 stopsShared tourMax 18 travellers
  1. Mercat Cross

    Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Lose yourself in the cries and taunts of a once-roaring crowd of thousands, baying for the blood of two men. Take your place as a member of the “Edinburgh mob”, which once surged in riot past the Mercat Cross (our meeting point for the evening).

  2. Edinburgh Old Town

    Edinburgh, EH1, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    Listen to grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults of Edinburgh on this ghost tour. Hear the distant clatter of workmen and whispers of criminals as you’re immersed in the atmosphere of the past.

  3. 1 hourAdmission included

    Your cloaked Storyteller will lead you through the dimly lit caverns, recounting stories that you would swear are too horrific to be true — and yet, they all are. As night thickens, we’ll gather together in Megget’s Cellar for a whisky — or if you’re not fond of a dram, a glass of locally-made beer or soft drink. In the warmth of candlelight, your Storyteller will conjure more tales of Edinburgh’s ghoulish past, and the tortured souls that stalk the city’s streets.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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

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.

Redemption

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's included

Included

  • Crystal Clear Audio: Personal TourTalk headsets ensure you hear every whisper...
  • Take the Story Home: Enjoy our exclusive tour playlist
  • Authentic Storytelling: Real ghost stories, no jump scares, actors or gimmicks.
  • Small Group Tour: Capped at 18 guests so everyone has a comfortable experience
  • Included Drink: Settle your nerves with a dram of whisky, local beer or juice in our Megget's Cellar.
  • Exclusive Access: Step into the Blair Street Underground Vaults - only Mercat Tours can take you

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 6 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (5–15), Adult (16–64), Senior (65–99)

Additional information

  • Children 5yrs and above only
  • Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/London
Product code
2934P18

What you'll be asked when booking

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Traveller reviews

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