Edinburgh's Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh's people and its past far beyond your visit.
Step beneath the streets of Edinburgh and enter the Blair Street Underground Vaults—one of the city's most haunted and spine-chilling locations. This immersive, multi-sensory ghost tour unveils a hidden world of shadows and secrets, offering a haunting glimpse into Edinburgh's darker past.
Forget theatrical scares and scripted frights. In these vaults, the real horror lies in the history. Once a refuge for criminals, vagrants, and the desperate, these chambers bear witness to tales of torment, mystery, and murder. Said to be one of Edinburgh's most paranormally active sites, many believe the spirits of the past still linger within the damp stone walls.
A Master Storyteller will guide the way through the eerie closes of Edinburgh's Old Town—narrow, alleys untouched by daylight. These ancient passageways whisper of centuries gone by, their silence broken only by the distant murmur of the Royal Mile above.
As the descent into the vaults begins, prepare for unsettling tales of torture, executions, and notorious characters. From body snatchers to the city's darkest secrets, each step reveals true stories that continue to haunt the depths of Edinburgh...
Audio-guided tour
