Edinburgh Ghost Tour Guides — Planning Tips & What to Know
Planning tips, comparisons, and everything you need to know before booking an Edinburgh ghost tour — vaults, Greyfriars, and more.
Best Time for an Edinburgh Ghost Tour
Month-by-month guide to Edinburgh ghost tour timing — peak season, Halloween, shoulder season, and when tours go dark enough to feel genuinely spooky.
Read guide →Edinburgh Ghost Tour vs Ghost Walk vs Ghost Bus
Honest comparison of Edinburgh's three main ghost experience types — underground vaults tour, above-ground ghost walk, and the comedy horror Ghost Bus Tour — with prices, what you actually see, and who each suits.
Read guide →The History of the Edinburgh Vaults
The full history of Edinburgh's South Bridge Vaults — built 1788, abandoned, rediscovered in 1985, and now home to paranormal accounts including the Mackenzie Poltergeist.
Read guide →What to Wear on an Edinburgh Ghost Tour
Practical packing guide for Edinburgh ghost tours — footwear for cobblestones and vault floors, layers for the underground chill, and what to bring by season.
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