Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Overview
Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting corpses lay below and whose names were made famous in many novels and history books, sending chills down many a reader's spine.
Then on to the infamous and haunted Niddry Street underground vaults, most haunted place in Edinburgh and probably one of the scariest in the world! Once home to the destitute, prostitutes, criminals, witches and a hell-fire club, and is possessed by something evil that awaits you
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Entry to the Niddry Street Vaults
- Historical commentary on Edinburgh's dark history, crime, executions, and folklore
- Guided visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Small-group guided experience
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Souvenirs
Meeting Location
300 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2PH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
45 Niddry Street
Edinburgh EH1 1LG, UK
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
- • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
- • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- Office hours are 10am - 5pm for all calls and emails.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Professional guide.
- Entry to the Niddry Street Vaults.
- Historical commentary on Edinburgh's dark history, crime, executions, and folklore.
- Guided visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard.
- Small-group guided experience.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation to/from meeting point.
- Souvenirs.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional guide
- Entry to the Niddry Street Vaults
- Historical commentary on Edinburgh's dark history, crime, executions, and folklore
- Guided visit to Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Small-group guided experience
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Souvenirs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for children under 5 years of age
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Vaults are accessed via a 2ft stair with further average size stairs inside the vaults.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away.
- Filming or live streaming of the tour is strictly forbidden. You may be ejected from the tour.
- • Some historical content may be of a distressing nature with regards but not exclusively to Torture, Hangings, Death
- • Children under 2 years of age not allowed on tour.
- The walking pace and terrain may not be suitable for those with any difficulty walking.
- office hours are 10am - 5pm for all calls and emails.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
