Immersive Old Town Ghost Walking Tour in Edinburgh
On this daytime ghost tour, you’ll hear of villains and victims from the city's dark past. There will be stories of those who haunt our shadowed streets — criminals, murderers and unsuspecting innocents — all whilst travelling to the very places they lived… and for some, met their untimely end.
Starting at the Mercat Cross, a place with mixed history of horror and entertainment, you’ll hear tales of the restless souls set loose in the city, all whilst remaining above ground in Edinburgh’s Old Town. If you listen closely, you might even hear footsteps creeping up behind you or echoes of a horse-drawn carriage fleeing the winding streets.
The Royal Mile may be picturesque, but there is more to its streets than meets the eye. Led by a master, cloaked Storyteller you’ll explore the difficult and grim lives of those living amongst the cobbled closes.
Be immersed in this dark history as we reveal the sounds and stories of Edinburgh’s past.
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Immersive Old Town Ghost Walking Tour in Edinburgh
What's included in Immersive Old Town Ghost Walking Tour in Edinburgh
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mercat Cross
Stay above ground to follow the fate of villains and victims from Edinburgh’s dark past; and discover who still haunts the streets today
Edinburgh Old Town
• Delve into the gore of Old Town Edinburgh’s darkest deeds and crooked characters
Royal Mile
The Royal Mile may be picturesque, but there is more to its streets than meets the eye. Led by our cloaked Storyteller you’ll explore the difficult and grim lives of those living amongst the cobbled closes…
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- Small Group Experience
- Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
- Tailored for guests with mobility and sensory needs: entirely above ground, accessible to all
- Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
- Due to Health & Safety, this tour is not suitable for those under 5 years old
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your tour begins at the Mercat Cross, a large, eight-sided monument on the Royal Mile, just downhill from St Giles Cathedral and directly across from the City Chambers, postcode EH1 1RF. Please try to be at the meeting point of the Mercat Cross at least 15 minutes before your tour is due to start.
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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.