The Ghost Bus Tours Edinburgh

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

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Unsure of what to do during your time in Edinburgh? Look no further for sightseeing than The Ghost Bus.

Step aboard a vintage double-decker Routemaster and embark on a spine-tingling ghost tour through Edinburgh’s most haunted sites. Led by a creepy conductor, you'll discover the dark secrets behind iconic locations such as Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Kirk, the Royal Mile and more!

Listen to chilling tales of executions, grave robbers, and ghostly encounters as you ride through the Old and New Towns. This theatrical tour brings Edinburgh’s gruesome history to life with gallows humor, eerie stories, and a touch of the supernatural.

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on the UK’s ONLY comedy-horror theatre experience on wheels and haunted history bus tour in Edinburgh.

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  • Explore Edinburgh's haunted sites aboard a refurbished ex-funeral bus
  • Entertaining and educational tales about the infamous Burke and Hare, witch hunts, and grisly executions with our comedy styled horror show
  • Enjoy atmospheric storytelling from a costumed conductor
  • Admire famous landmarks like The Scott Monument, Grassmarket and St. Giles Cathedral as you pass by these iconic sites

  • Sites galore as you pass by some of Edinburgh's most iconic locations; St. Cuthbert's Graveyard, Hollyrood Park and Hollyrood Place
  • 75 minute tour aboard one of our classic 1960s Routemaster buses
  • A thrilling show performed by one of our trained tour guides

  • Food & Drinks
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • Audio Guide
  • Gratuities

  • Find the big black bus just outside the Edinburgh Central Library and opposite the National Library of Scotland
  • There are no bathroom facilities aboard The Ghost Bus
  • The classic Routemaster buses are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible
  • The show is in English, due to the nature of the performance, we are unable to provide alternative language options in the form of audio guides
  • There are no seat reservations, we operate on a strictly first-come first-served basis. We recommend that you arrive at least fifteen minutes early to ensure the best choice of seats

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund on The Ghost Bus Tours Edinburgh.


There is a short stop at St. Cuthbert's Graveyard of 15 minutes, customers not wishing to go on the walk can remain on the bus as there is pre-recorded video of the walk.

Due to these being classic 1960s Routemaster buses, there are no toilet facilities aboard the bus.

Our tours do not allow food or alcoholic beverages on the bus, you can bring a bottled water on the tour with you.

Our seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the start of your tour to ensure the best choice of seats.

The tour is not recommended for children under five years old due to the length of the tour with no stops, as well as the inclusion of smoke machines and loud audio in the performance. However, it is possible to bring an infant on the tour provided they are seated on the lap of a parent or guardian.


From  £14.00 per person

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