Edinburgh: Evening Ghosts & Ghouls Guided Tour + Drink
Overview
Your evening begins with a walk through the narrow streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, followed by a visit to the Blair Street Underground Vaults. After the tour, you’ll head to a candlelit cellar for a drink and more storytelling.
Meet at the Mercat Cross and explore the places where crowds once gathered, and where some of Edinburgh’s darkest events took place. Along the way, you’ll hear true stories of witch trials, public punishments, and people who were never quite at peace.
In the vaults, you’ll be guided through the underground spaces while your storyteller shares accounts of real events — many of them unsettling, and all part of the city’s past.
To end the night, gather in Megget’s Cellar. Enjoy a dram of Ballantine’s finest Scotch whisky, or if you prefer, a Skeleton Blues hazy IPA beer or Scottish-made soft drink, while listening to more stories from Edinburgh’s history.
What's included
FAQ
The experience starts with an evening walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town with a guided storyteller, focusing on dark and true tales tied to local history. You’ll also visit the Blair Street Underground Vaults, where you’ll be guided through the underground spaces and hear accounts of real events. To finish, you’ll head to Megget’s Cellar for a drink and more storytelling.
You meet at Mercat Cross in Edinburgh’s city center. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking through narrow, uneven streets and an underground visit. It’s also a good idea to bring a light layer for the vaults and keep your phone charged in case you want photos (where permitted).
The tour lasts about 2 hours. It’s paced to include time for the guided outdoor storytelling, the visit through the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and a final stop in Megget’s Cellar for your drink and additional historical stories.
At Megget’s Cellar, you’ll receive a drink as part of the experience: a dram of Ballantine’s Scotch whisky, or you can choose a Skeleton Blues hazy IPA beer if you prefer. If you don’t want alcohol, there’s also a Scottish-made soft drink option.
The stories focus on unsettling historical events such as witch trials and public punishments, so the content may feel spooky or intense for some guests. The activity is generally designed for adults and mature teens, but comfort levels vary—if you’re sensitive to dark history or ghostly themes, consider this before booking.
