Edinburgh Vaults Cemetery "Doom, Death and Burial" Evening Tour

• Join this adults‑only ghost tour of Edinburgh to explore the Blair Street Underground Vaults and Canongate Kirkyard

• Listen to tales of notorious murderers, cursed souls, harsh lives, and tragic deaths

• Experience the city’s terrifying past, with a focus on chilling true stories from Edinburgh’s dark history

• An exclusive multi‑sensory experience – immerse yourself and get lost in the stories...

• At the heart of each experience is a master storyteller, using TourTalk audio devices paired with carefully selected Edinburgh sounds to elevate the journey

Explore the dim alleys and winding paths of Edinburgh’s Old Town, uncovering the gruesome characters who once lived on these streets.

Experience the eerie and terrifying atmosphere of the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. But be careful, the whispers you hear may not just be in your head...

From there, head to Canongate Kirkyard, where the souls of the dead await.

Walking through shadowy lanes to Canongate Kirkyard will take you to the final resting place of Edinburgh’s most famous figures, many of whom met tragic and horrifying ends.

On this Edinburgh Underground Vaults and Kirkyard ghost tour, you will hear countless stories of heinous acts and ghostly encounters right where they happened.

Itinerary reference:

• Outbound: 17:30, meet at Mercat Cross. The meeting point is near two stations. It is located on the Royal Mile, beside St. Giles' Cathedral, at the octagonal stone monument opposite the City Chambers. No refunds for late arrivals or no‑shows. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

• Attractions / Experience: 1 hour 45 minutes, guided tour, Blair Street Underground Vaults, Canongate Kirkyard

• Return: 19:15, arrive back at Canongate Kirkyard

• Itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic and weather conditions.

Passing through shadowy lanes, the journey will take you to Canongate Kirkyard, the final resting place of Edinburgh’s most renowned figures. This historic cemetery is not just a burial ground; it is a cultural landmark bearing Scotland’s history, moving stories, and even literary inspiration. Established in the late 16th century, it has witnessed many significant moments in Scottish history.

Here, you will hear the tale of "Bloody Mackenzie", a 17th‑century prosecutor who is said to still haunt the kirkyard after his death. In 1999, when an unsuspecting man opened his tomb, it was claimed that Mackenzie’s ghost was released and still roams the grounds. The most famous story in the kirkyard is that of Greyfriars Bobby – the little dog who, after his owner John Grey’s death, faithfully guarded his master’s grave for 14 years until his own death in 1872. This loyalty, beyond a lifetime, moved all of Edinburgh, and a statue was erected in his honour.

At the heart of this ghost tour is an exclusive multi‑sensory experience. Using TourTalk audio devices paired with carefully selected Edinburgh sounds, you will be fully immersed in the city’s dark history. At the core of each experience are master storytellers who not only narrate stories but, through sound, atmosphere, and detail, make you feel as if you have travelled through time, personally experiencing those terrifying true events.

You will hear tales of notorious murderers – like serial killers Burke and Hare, who lured and killed 17 innocent people within a single year, selling the bodies to an anatomy professor at the University of Edinburgh. You will learn about cursed souls, locked in their homes to die during the plague or tormented in dark basements. You will feel the city’s dreadful past – those harsh lives and tragic deaths, all brought to life vividly through the guide’s narration.