Safety Means Security COVID-19 Update
Tour sizes will be limited to allow for physical distancing. Wearing Face Masks will be mandatory for indoor sections of tours except for those under the age of 5 or with an exempt health condition. Indoor sections of the tour are a 1 metre physical distancing zone, follow the advice of staff and observe physical distancing. Physical distancing of 2 metres is still required on outdoors section of the tour. Frequent touch points are regularly sanitised and guides are required to clean their hands often.
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Our Tours
The Terror Tour
Visit our medieval torture exhibition and then be guided through our paranormally active and haunted underground vaults.
Nightly: 10pm
Cost: £18 – 75min
(Strictly over 18s only)
Private Tour Rate: £75 for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 6 people. £120 for groups up to a maximum of 12 people – £160 for groups up to a maximum of 16 people.
The Vaults Tour
Join us beneath the streets as we explore the South Bridge Vaults which date back to the 1700s.
Daily: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm.
Cost: £14 – 60min (not suitable for under 5s)
Private Tour Rate: £75 for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 6 people. £120 for groups up to a maximum of 12 people – £160 for groups up to a maximum of 16 people.
Haunted Vaults Tour
Dark as the Devil’s heart, visit our haunted underground vaults and hear tales of the sinister history and paranormal activity.
Nightly: 5pm, 7pm and 9pm.
Cost: £14 – Duration: 60min
(Not suitable for under 12s)
Private Tour Rate: £75 for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 6 people. £120 for groups up to a maximum of 12 people – £160 for groups up to a maximum of 16 people.
Vaults & Graveyard Tour
A tour of Greyfriars Graveyard and the underground South Bridge Vaults. Are you brave enough?
Nightly: 6pm and 8pm
Cost: £18 – 90min
(not suitable for under 5s)
Private Tour Rate: £75 for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 6 people. £120 for groups up to a maximum of 12 people – £160 for groups up to a maximum of 16 people.
Outdoor Tours
Hidden Secrets of the Royal Mile Tour
Join us for a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Infamous Royal Mile, steeped in rich history. You’ll discover and walk in the footsteps of the some of the most honourable, and some of the most abominable but equally fascinating characters that have shaped Edinburgh’s past.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday : 10:15am & 2:15pm
Cost: £14 per person – 90min
Contact us to organise private tours for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 10 people. Private tours available in Mandarin.
Sinister Old Town Experience
Encounter the dark recesses of Scotland’s time-honoured capital on this guided walking tour. Edinburgh has survived despot monarchs, plagues, a great fire and desperate poverty, all these abominations have left their equally spine-tingling and awe-inspiring mark on the city.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday : 12:15pm & 4:15pm
Cost: £14 per person – 90min
Contact us to organise private tours for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 10 people. Private tours available in Mandarin.
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The Greyfriars Graveyard Tour
Join us on a tour on a thrilling guide walking tour of Scotland’s most renowned cemeteries, Greyfriars Kirkyard. This picturesque historic burial-ground contains the mortal remains of numerous incredible characters who have, for better or for worse, shaped our nations history. Prepare to be shocked, surprised, amused, disgusted, moved and entertained all in one hour as we uncover many curious echoes from the past.
Friday, Saturdays 10:45, 12:45pm & 2:45pm
Cost: £14 per person – 60min
Contact us to organise private tours for groups of a minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 10 people.
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Vaults Hire
Overnight Vaults Hire
Our vaults are now available to hire overnight for investigations, ghost hunts and film locations. Maximum 35 people and proof of public liability insurance required.
Hire time: 00:00 to 06:00
Cost: £600
Tour Starting/Meeting Point
All of our tours start at the Tourist Information Police box (Hut/Booth) outside of the Bank of Scotland, 300 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PH. This is on the opposite side of the road to Deacon Brodies Tavern. (What3Words ///busy.sketch.views)
Please be there 5 minutes early.
Gift Vouchers
You can buy digital gift vouchers which can be used as full or partial payment towards tickets on our tours.
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About Us
Office Opening Times:
Due to covid-19 our office hours vary. We apologise if we missed your call. For any inquiries, please email or contact us on our social media and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Company Information: Auld Reekie Tours LtdRegistered in Companies House, Edinburgh. Registered Office 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LG.Company Registration Number: SC434404.Contact Telephone Number: 0131 557 4700. Email address: ian@auldreekietours.com