Edinburgh 2 Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour Italian Tour Guide

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About this activity

On this Italian tour, follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts.

Discover stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts
Wander the narrow city streets at nightfall with an Italian guide
Visit a cemetery famous for its high levels of paranormal activity
Meet the infamous ghost of Edinburgh Castle

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: Italian
Operated by: Scozia Tour

Ages: Children (0–14 years) · Adults (15–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

St Giles' Cathedral

10 min

In front of St Giles’ Cathedral, we explore this area’s role as the political, religious and judicial heart of Edinburgh, where power and punishment were closely linked.
Mercat Cross

7 min

Once a centre of public justice, this was the site of punishments and executions. Here we discuss social control and the harsh realities of the medieval penal system.
Stop 3

10 min

These narrow alleyways were home to the poorest communities. They reveal the brutal living conditions, disease and superstition that shaped medieval Old Town Edinburgh.
Tron Kirk Market

5 min

A historic space associated with surveillance, punishment and the persecution of alleged witches, offering insight into fear, superstition and repression.
North Bridge

10 min

A bridge built over ancient burial grounds and surrounded by legends since its construction. We explore its tragic beginnings and the superstitions that still surround it.
Stop 6

5 min

Here we delve into the stories of the South Bridge Vaults, linked to smuggling, secret medical practices and unexplained phenomena that continue to attract paranormal investigators.
Greyfriars Kirk

25 min

The tour concludes in Edinburgh’s most famous cemetery. We uncover the stories of grave robbers, the tragic fate of the Covenanters and the terrifying legend of Bloody Mackenzie, one of Scotland’s most feared spirits.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for child aged 5 and under
Minimum numbers apply (2-3 pax). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately