1 hour
E-voucher
English
Overview
Enjoy a theatrical sightseeing tour of Edinburgh on-board the 75-minute Ghost Bus, a beautifully refurbished vintage double-decker, painted in traditional midnight black. Your creepy conductor will tell you about Edinburgh’s grave robbers, plague victims, and the ghosts that reside in the most haunted city in Europe.Explore the city's gruesome past, while admiring its most famous monuments, including Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, Greyfriar's Kirk, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile. As you traverse the Old Town and New Town, visit the sites of murders, tortures, and executions. Hear about the infamous Burke and Hare, and the hundreds of women who were drowned or burned as witches.The bus boasts decorative features that include atmospheric lamps and window curtains. In 1967, the entire fleet was destroyed in a mysterious fire, and only one bus survived. Will you?
Operated by
The Ghost Bus Tours
Experience
Location
The meeting point is outside the Edinburgh Central Library, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time.
Address
7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EG, UK
Inclusions
- Tour in a Necrobus
- Tour guide
Venues
- Ghosts, Myths & Legends
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this ways comes…” - The Scottish PlayGhosts, ghasts, ghouls, monsters, fairies, spirits and more. Scotland is positively brimming with ancient tales and folklore of supernatural creatures. Are these stories real? Or simply the invention of imaginative minds?
- Edinburgh Old Town
The Old Town is the name given to the oldest part of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. Full of beautiful ancient buildings, narrow alleys, cobbled streets and hidden courtyards, Edinburgh’s Old Town is steeped in the city’s history.
- Holyrood Park
Cherished by locals and visitors alike, Holyrood Park is a city park like no other. It’s made up of three lochs, vast green plains and the dramatic Salisbury Crags which shape the city’s skyline.
- Scott Monument
Standing proudly in Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks. The 61-metre-high Gothic memorial – built in honour of the much-loved Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott – is one of the tallest monuments dedicated to a writer. Inside, there’s an exhibition where you’ll be able to learn about the life and legacy of the writer.
Additional Information
- The local operator takes no responsibility for items left on the bus. Personal items are carried at the owners risk and local operator can take no responsibility for items damaged or lost
- Enjoy a comedy horror sightseeing show through Edinburgh
- Smoking, eating, and drinks other than bottled water are not permitted while onboard
- Get spooked, learning about the most haunted city in Europe
- The bus is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible
- Explore city sights, where the restless spirits still wander
- This experience requires good weather. If your tour canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Ride the midnight black Ghost Bus and learn about the legend of Burke and Hare
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.