As Halloween is a topic that has us here at the Edinburgh Address more than excited, we decided to show some of Edinburgh's finest ghost, witch and the living dead themed tours. For Halloween or whenever else you might want to be scared, make sure you visit one or more of these tours!
Special effects, underground rides, storytelling – what else could anyone ask for?
Halloween specials:
- 10th - 31st October - Meet the Druids of the Votadini tribe and learn about the roots of Halloween and the usual cast of Dungeon characters and stunning special effects, as well as 2 thrilling rides,
- 26th and 27th October - Scary Style: Dress up kids! If your young 'uns come in fancy dress they'll receive discounted entry. It's the weekend of the 26th and 27th only though folks.
Tours are recommended to be booked in advance as Halloween does get the druids and others very busy; and coming in costume is encouraged!
For hundreds of years the true story of the Close has remained untold but now The Real Mary King’s Close tour explores the underground Edinburgh. At the heart of Edinburgh's vibrant streets, buried deep beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, with a series of rooms and streets frozen in time since the 17th Century.
"For years, the hidden Closes of Old Town Edinburgh have been shrouded in myths and mysteries, with blood curdling tales of ghosts and murders, and of plague victims being walled up and left to die. Research and archaeological evidence have revealed a truer story, rooted in fact and – as is so often the case – more fascinating than any amount of fiction." Doesn't that get your skin crawling and your supernatural censors clanging in echo of the ghostly chains? Obviously, Mary has some unfinished business to take care of as she is known to haunt the closes to this day.
The Mercat Tours do it slightly differently, offering you for different ghoulish tours, as well as one in Spanish for those inclined! Intriguingly, you can even have a private tour that you can design yourself – how spooked can you dare yourself to be?!
Haunted Halloween Tour of Edinburgh
What a tagline: "Which nobleman feasted on human flesh? Who had a date with the devil? What tortured soul haunts the Canongate graveyard?" The tour guests are invited to take part in the exclusive Haunted Halloween Tour of Edinburgh and find out what other dark secrets lie in the haunts of the city. Expect the unexpected on a spine-chilling walking tour, discovering Old Edinburgh’s spookiest secrets. By the cover of night, your exclusive tour will pass through the historic Old Town, from the ancient gallows to the creepy Canongate graveyard, and other parts of the city with guides trained in the ancient art of storytelling. Regaled by dramatic tales of torture and traitors, your bloodthirsty guide will ensure a memorable evening full of Halloween horrors to terrify even the bravest souls amongst you!
Auld Reekie Tours go all out for Halloween as well as other times of the year, offering four different kinds of haunted, spookier than next tours in Edinburgh city.
UNDERGROUND TOUR
Beneath the streets as we uncover the dark history of old Edinburgh and the South Bridge Vaults.
VAULTS & WYNDS TOUR
A dark historical journey above and below ground. Let history unfold in surroundings dating back to the 1700s.
TERROR TOUR
Bone chilling stories told in the cobbled streets of Edinburgh's old town. Enter our underground vaults and let the dark tales continue. Torture exhibition included.
GHOST & TORTURE TOUR
Our darkest and most frightening stories told above and below ground. Enter our infamous stone circle vault and visit our torture exhibition.
Find your favourite Halloween tour ready made or tailor one to suit your own personal levels of fear and interest, what could be better? To be afraid, very afraid - or to be ready to get frightened!