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There are no less than four popular ghost and history walking tour companies in Edinburgh so which tour is the very best? Some focus on history others on ghosts. Some walks are during the day, some are in the evening.
Stuck on Scotland Holidays has compiled essential information about these walking tours to help you decide for yourself.
| Mercat Tours | Witchery Tours | Auld Reekie | Blackhart Storytellers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walks to choose from | 5 tours | 2 tours | 2 tours | 3 tours |
| Prices for regular (no concessions) tickets | £7.50-8.50 | £7.50 | £7.50-9.00 | £7.50-9.00 |
| Duration of walks | 60-90 mins depending on tour | 75-90 mins depending on tour | 50-90 mins depending on tour | 75 mins |
| History walks | Secrets of the Royal Mile The Vaults Tour |
None | None | Secret Scotland History Walk |
| Ghosts and gore walks | Haunted Underground Experience Ghosts & Ghouls Ghost Hunter Trail |
Ghost & Gore Tour Murder & Mystery Tour |
Terror Tour Ghost & Torture Tour |
City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour |
| Evening/night tours (starting times) | 7pm-10.30pm | 7pm-9.30pm | 7pm-10.30pm | 7.30pm-8.30pm |
| Daytime tours (starting times) | 11am - 6pm | None | 12.30pm-4.30pm | None |
| Suitable for children | Yes, for children aged 8 and over | Yes, for children aged 9 and over | Yes | Offers specially designed children's tour; graveyard tour is not suitable for kids |
| Visits underground vaults | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Visits graveyards | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Unique aspects | Trained historians as guides | 'Deceased' costumed guides | Access to torture museum | Access to locked Covenanters Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard |
| Private tours offered | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Meeting point | Mercat Cross, Royal Mile | Witchery Restaurant, Royal Mile | Tron Kirk, Royal Mile | St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile |
| Book a ghost tour | Online booking with 50p off tour price or by phone. Pre-booking recommended at busy times |
Online booking. Pre-booking required |
Online booking and by phone | Online booking and by phone |
See the links below for more information on ghost walking tour operators in Edinburgh.
>> Back to Edinburgh Ghost Tour guide index
All Edinburgh Ghost Tours articles:
Mercat Tours Information on walking tours of this popular tour company in Edinburgh.
The Cadies & Witchery Tours Description of ghost tours enhanced by special appearances of ghoulish characters.
Auld Reekie's Tours Information on the company's ghost and walking tours, some of which go underground.
Blackhart Storytellers Tours Description of the company's three different tours including the famous City of the Dead haunted graveyard tour.
Ghost Tour Comparison Decide which ghost or history walk to take by visiting our comparison page.
Tour Details - Ghost Tours Essential tourist information including tour times, ticket prices and contact details for ghost tour companies.
Haunted Edinburgh on the web Links to other web pages related to ghost tours and haunted sightings in Edinburgh.
Also see:
Greyfriars Bobby and Graveyard Detailed information and pictures on Greyfriars Bobby and Graveyard.
Mary King's Close One of the most popular attractions in Edinburgh with a strong focus on history and paranormal.
Edinburgh Dungeon Information on the popular family attraction offering a chilling and graphic account of the most gruesome episodes in the history of Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Underground Vaults Information on the hidden vaults beneath Edinburgh, at South Bridge.
Edinburgh Tour and Trip guide Guide to all tours available in Edinburgh as well as trips and tours to and from Scotland's Capital City.
