Guided walking tour · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Evening Ghost & Underground Vaults Tour with Candlelit Whisky

An evening ghost walk from the Mercat Cross into the Old Town's underground vaults, finished with whisky by candlelight.

Rating on Viator
4.8 out of 5 from 714 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English
Group size
Up to 18 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 5
Run by
Mercat Tours

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Where the tour goes

  1. Mercat Cross30 min · entry included
  2. Edinburgh Old Town30 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Crystal Clear Audio: Personal TourTalk headsets ensure you hear every whisper..
  • Take the Story Home: Enjoy our exclusive tour playlist
  • Authentic Storytelling: Real ghost stories, no jump scares, actors or gimmicks
  • Small Group Tour: Capped at 18 guests so everyone has a comfortable experience

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Edinburgh

  • Reviews: 16 of the other 21 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 18 people. 12 of the other 19 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.1 km in about 41 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 30 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's medieval Old Town runs down a ridge from the castle, facing the elegant Georgian New Town across a valley of gardens. It is compact, hilly and full of stories.

Hills and steps. Edinburgh is steep. Many routes between the Old and New Towns use long flights of steps; the Mound is the gentler road route.

Surfaces. Cobbles on the Royal Mile and in the closes, slippery when wet.

Read the full Edinburgh walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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