Halloween In Edinburgh

Explore the eerie and spooky side of Edinburgh on a 60-minute guided tour of the famous South Bridge vaults in the Old Town.

Set off on a guided journey through the vaults and discover how they evolved from merchant storage spaces into slums, taverns, and criminal hideouts.

Enter the notorious stone circle hidden within the vaults and hear lesser-known stories of its mysterious past from your guide.

Step inside a witchcraft temple, once used by a modern coven known as the “Source Coven of the Blue Dragon,” and learn why it was no longer safe for them to practise there.

Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for eerie sights while hearing stories about the criminals, body snatchers, and witches once linked to these spaces.

Step into Edinburgh’s Old Town and trace the Burke and Hare murder route on the Edinburgh True Crime Tour: You Are the Jury, led by a local guide.

Begin the evening by being sworn in as a juror, then receive a slate token and a real victim’s card to carry throughout the walk.

Follow your guide to key sites linked to Edinburgh’s true crime history, including the former lodging house, anatomy schools, and old courtroom.

Hear the stories where they unfolded, with authentic storytelling and real locations brought to life without costumes or jump scares.

Cast your verdict at the site of the original courtroom, then wander through Edinburgh’s quieter streets and take in views of the floodlit castle.

Visit both Edinburgh Zoo and Dungeon, sitting 6 km apart from each other. Explore each at your own pace, same day or separate days!

Explore 86 hectares featuring giant pandas, penguins, and red pandas, plus enjoy keeper talks revealing wildlife stories and vital conservation efforts.

Meet Edinburgh’s notorious characters like Burke & Hare & the Witch Pricker during 11 live shows and finish with the adrenaline-pumping Drop Ride to Doom.

Experience Edinburgh’s top attractions in one day with a combo that covers the city’s fortress and its underground, including guided tours and chilling tales.

Take a 45-minute guided walk around Edinburgh Castle’s exterior with an English-speaking guide, uncovering stories of royalty, battles, and legendary events.

Explore the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and Scotland’s Crown Jewels at your own pace using the included audio tour app.

Discover Edinburgh’s darker history on the Underground Ghost Tour, walking the Old Town with an English guide through St. Giles Cathedral, former parliament sites, and notorious jail locations.

Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard and South Bridge Underground, hear spine-tingling stories of poltergeists and body snatchers, and learn about loyal Bobby, the dog who guarded his master’s grave for 14 years.

Exploring 1000 years of Scotland’s dark history on a 70-min walking tour beneath Edinburgh's streets.

Experience the chilling thrill of the Edinburgh Dungeon’s immersive sets, engaging live shows, and bone-rattling special effects.

Meet characters like the cannibal Sawney Bean with an affinity for lost travelers and witch Agnes Finnie, reliving their gruesome tales.

Brave the eerie mirror maze and the heart-stopping drop ride. Want more? Explore the Torture Chamber and discover the chilling devices used to extract confessions from victims.

Fun Fact: The Dungeon shares a boundary with Mary King’s Close, a historic alley haunted by century-old ghost stories from plague times.

Maximise your day in Edinburgh with a combo ticket for a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle’s exterior and entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon’s 80-minute live show.

Explore Edinburgh Castle with a 45-minute express English-guided tour of the exterior, then enjoy free time to roam the grounds and interiors.

Uncover the castle’s history, visit the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel, and take in panoramic city views from Castle Rock with the included audio tour app.

Prepare for spooky thrills with entry to The Edinburgh Dungeon, an immersive 80-minute experience featuring live actors, theatrical sets, and dramatic effects.

Encounter infamous characters like Burke & Hare and Major Weir, then cap off the experience with the Drop-Dead Ride’s vertical plunge for a thrilling finale.