Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour
Activities

Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 9 reviews
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£18.55
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy a comedy horror sightseeing show through Edinburgh
  • Get spooked, learning about the most haunted city in Europe
  • Explore city sights, where the restless spirits still wander
  • Ride the midnight black Ghost Bus and learn about the legend of Burke and Hare
What to expect

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?

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What's included
  • check Tour in a Necrobus
  • check Tour guide
Where

7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting point:
The meeting point is outside the Edinburgh Central Library, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time.
What to remember
  • 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
  • Smoking, eating, and drinks other than bottled water are not permitted while onboard
  • The bus is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible
  • This experience requires good weather. If your tour canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time

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Provider
The Ghost Bus Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 9 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.7/5

Safety

4.5/5

Staff

4.5/5

Service

4.5/5

  • Daphne

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Very funny guide

  • Linda

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Quite informative, but really entertaining and funny. Great experience.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Sandra

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Särah

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Grandson (6yo) and I went on Edinburgh bus. Great fun, informative, well presented and scary!!

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