Mercat Tours is the original, largest, and only 5-star walking tour company in Scotland. We have been providing award-winning history and ghost tours of Edinburgh since 1985.
Book this tour if you’d like…
- A tour designed with an adult audience in mind
- To hear about our sinister and unsavoury past, and people
- To experience the famous haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults of Edinburgh by candle-light
Hidden and Haunted
Edinburgh’s history at its most chilling. The darkest, most sinister, most unsettling tales are saved till last, for our late night ghost tour.
You hear of bloody plots that led to treason and torture and secret lives that lead to horrific death and tormented souls.
Our renowned Blair Street Underground Vaults, like our city, hide dark tales of dark deeds which we’ll share as candles flicker…
Dark & unnerving
We recommend this tour for adults due to the darker content and adult themes.
It is recommended that you book this tour in advance as the maximum number is 28.
How To Book
You can check availability with our professional, friendly team of experts who are waiting to assist you on 0845 859 1006 or on email. Or you can book online by clicking on the 'Check Availability' button at the top of the page.
After booking we'll send you your booking confirmation/e- voucher.
Mercat Tours
Mercat Tours is the original, largest, and only 5-star walking tour company in Scotland. Providing award-winning history and ghost tours of Edinburgh since 1985.
With an extensive portfolio of tours with guaranteed departures, daily, all year round. Tours run by day and night; discover Old Town and New Town; explore above ground and underground; glimpse the historical and ghostly. Mercat promise to engage, enthral and entertain our visitors as we share the city’s remarkable stories.’
Ticket Terms & Conditions
- If you purchase your ticket online after 4pm Friday until 9am Monday, you will not receive your e-confirmation until Monday. You are unable to use your ticket/pass without this confirmation.
- Start Mercat Cross, High Street;
- Visitors should report 15 minutes before the tour departs
- Tickets are non-refundable
To book call us on 0845 859 1006 or email info@visitscotland.com
| Open All Year |
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| Hidden and Haunted Tour (01/04/2013 - 31/03/2014) |
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Hidden and Haunted Tour (Adult) | £11.00 per ticket |
| Hidden and Haunted Tour (Concession) | £9.00 per ticket |
Tour Times 9pm, 9.30pm, 10pm 10.15pm Daily (April - October), 9pm, 9.30pm Daily / 10pm Fri & Sat (Nov - Mar) *excluding 24, 25, 26 & 31 Dec
Visitors should report 15 minutes before the tour departs. Tour lasts 1hr. Please note children under the age of 5 are not permitted on this tour. Tour content is not appropriate for younger children nor is the route taken suitable terrain for buggies.
*This is an adult only tour*
Book online or call
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday closed
*Calls may be recorded
Please note that if you purchase your package/ticket/pass online between 4pm Friday and 9am Monday, you will not receive your final e-confirmation until Monday. You are unable to use your package/ticket/pass without this confirmation.
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