Haunted Ghost Tour on The Royal Mile by City of Edinburgh Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on uneven cobbles and steps in vaults.
Overview
Step into Edinburgh’s haunted past with City of Edinburgh Tours’ spine-chilling, Spanish-language ghost walk along The Royal Mile. This one-hour journey through underground vaults and eerie cemeteries offers thrills perfect for families and brave souls.
Tour de Fantasmas en Español
Edades 5+ • 1 Hora 15 minutos
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About This Adventure
Embark on a chilling journey through Edinburgh's dark past, exploring the world's most haunted cemetery and eerie underground vaults. Your guide will share spine-tingling tales of ghosts, torture, and witchcraft, sprinkled with humor. Perfect for families and brave souls, this unique experience promises unforgettable thrills and ghostly encounters.
Serán conducidos por el pasado oscuro de Edimburgo y sus alrededores incluyendo el cementerio más encantado del mundo.
Duración
1 hora 15 minutos
Descripción
El tour finalizará con una visita en nuestras bóvedas subterráneas. Su guía los deleitará con historias horrorizarantes de fantasmas, torturas, brujería, ejecuciones con un poco de humor de vez en cuando. Disfrute de nuestras bóvedas subterráneas, donde podrá observar extraños caminanar por arriba. Esto es posible gracias a nuestra ventana especialmente equipada. Este tour es apto para familias, niños mayores de cinco años y adultos valientes menores de 100 años.
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable shoes
Cobblestone streets and underground vaults require sturdy, closed-toe footwear.
Arrive early
The tour starts promptly at 124 High St; early arrival ensures a smooth check-in.
Bring a light jacket
Underground vaults can be cool and damp, even in summer.
Suitable for ages 5+
The tour blends eerie tales with humor, making it family-friendly for older kids and adults.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban foxes that occasionally dart through the narrow closes at dusk.
- Pigeons commonly seen roosting on the ledges of ancient stone buildings.
History
The Royal Mile has been at the heart of Edinburgh’s social and political life since the 12th century, with its vaults dating back to the 18th century when they stored goods and housed the city’s poor.
Conservation
Tours like this emphasize responsible use of historic sites, encouraging visitors to respect fragile underground vaults and preserve the cultural heritage of Edinburgh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides stability on cobbled streets and inside damp, uneven vaults.
Light jacket or sweater
Keeps you warm inside cool underground areas and cool evenings outdoors.
fall specific
Portable umbrella
Useful for unpredictable spring rain showers along outdoor sections.
spring specific
Small flashlight
Helpful for additional light in the vaults where it can be dim.