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In Summary

  • A Halloween ghost tour of Edinburgh’s shadowy closes and vaults, with a glass of witches’ brew to finish

  • Hear tales of the city’s past residents and stories of spirits stepping through the veil between worlds

  • Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town and the Blair Street Underground Vaults before settling into the candlelit Megget’s Cellar for a complimentary drink 

  • Mercat exclusive audio devices — be immersed and get lost in the stories...

About this tour

Walk with spirits and drink with the dead this Halloween.

Tradition has it that Samhuinn, or Halloween, is the time when the veil between this world and the next is lifted, when the spirits of the dead rise and visit the living. It is the perfect night to visit one of Scotland's most haunted locations. 

Get into the spirit of Halloween with a spine-tingling ghost tour of Edinburgh’s medieval streets and haunted vaults, before ending the night with a reviving Halloween cocktail. 

Descend into the spirit world

Your tour begins in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, where your Storyteller will lead you along cobbled streets once steeped in the blood, guts and gore of the city’s grisly past. They might even teach you a centuries-old tradition or two to protect yourself on Samhuinn, a time when spirits enter this realm. 

You’ll then descend into the famous Blair Street Underground Vaults — a candlelit labyrinth of subterranean chambers that are certain to maintain a ghost or two within their ancient walls. After, calm your nerves with a glass of witches’ brew in our underground Megget’s Cellar as your Storyteller weaves more tales by candlelight. 

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Tour details

Dates & times

Fri 25th Oct - Sat 2nd Nov 2024

Complimentary drink included

 

Children over 5 years old are welcome – but you’ll need to judge if they’re up to it!

 

Everyone has a warm welcome from us at the Mercat Cross.  Read more about how we look after you and what to expect on tour on our Accessibility page and Euan's Guide Review.

  • If you are a returning visitor and booked directly through Mercat Tours, you’re eligible for our Returner’s Reward

Duration

  • 2 hours

Tour location

  • Start point: Mercat Cross, High Street
  • End point: Megget's Cellar, Blair Street, off Hunter's Square

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