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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

A 75-minute guided ghost bus tour on a vintage Routemaster around Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes
Service animals welcome

In Edinburgh, you’ll take a ghost bus tour that shows the city’s darker side. You’ll ride in a double-decker 'Routemaster' vintage bus with a creepy onboard conductor to guide the journey. Along the way you’ll pass some of the city’s most terrifying and impressive sights, including Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

As you move through the streets, you’ll hear shocking tales of grisly executions, unspeakable tortures and grim grave robbers. The conductor’s narration will set a chilling tone as you view the landmarks associated with those stories. Expect a mix of history and horror as the city’s sinister past is brought to life on board.

Why Visit

  • Creepy onboard conductor guiding guests through Edinburgh’s haunted history
  • Vintage double-decker 'Routemaster' bus as your transport around the city
  • Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile on the route
  • Shocking tales of grisly executions, unspeakable tortures and grim grave robbers

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Transport by Routemaster

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Accessibility

    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby
    • Infants must sit on an adult's lap

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.

    Please note that the tours are conducted in English

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Departure point

    7-9 George IV Bridge, George IV Bridge 7-9, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG
    We meet all travellers at the pickup location above.

    End point

    7-9 George IV Bridge, George IV Bridge 7-9, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG

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