The Ghost Bus: Edinburgh's Hauntingly Unforgettable Tour!
Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise around Edinburgh’s most terrifying and impressive sights, such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Ride in a double-decker 'Routemaster' vintage bus and feel your hairs stand on end as you hear shocking tales of grisly executions, unspeakable tortures and grim grave robbers. Discover the city’s sinister side and steel yourself for some frights on board.
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600beckah, 10/22/2025 5:22:45 AM
was a great experience, very educational and slightly spooky. perfect for a family holiday where you want to understand the history in a spooky way
Pihla P, 10/22/2025 3:11:00 AM
A fun tour for foggy October evening! Tommy Terror was a great tour guide, made it memorable 👻 Only wish ghost stories would have been longer, I wanted to hear more!
suzannewS4411DX, 10/21/2025 6:06:56 PM
Went on the ghost bus this evening, the whole journey was very entertaining, and a little bit scary, enjoyed every minute, will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Robb_M, 10/21/2025 5:36:50 AM
Fun and quirky ride around Edinburgh. Some interesting stories of the spooky past of the city and a bit of bus theater. Bus windows do tend to fog up so hard to see the sights as you travel around.
rebeccakD6641JY, 10/20/2025 5:36:58 PM
Tommy Terror was fantastic! Light hearted and fun. Scary and funny. Cheesy jokes and scary facts. So theatrical and enjoyable. I loved every minute. ♥️
lynnebS1439DT, 10/17/2025 5:01:26 PM
Funny, silly and a wee bit spooky. Whistle stop tour of the most notorious, ghostly and ghastly sites in Edinburgh city. Tommy Terror a marvellous host; engaging, relaxed and entertaining. Did the tour at 7.30pm so it was nice and atmospheric in the dark. Very reasonably priced too.
Rachael_L, 10/15/2025 3:51:53 PM
They do a good job creating an atmosphere but this is not a historical tour. It’s pretty corny and you will laugh at the stupidity. You do get off the bus once for what’s seems like no reason.
SandraBisset, 10/15/2025 10:06:52 AM
Great fun and something different to do. You learn quite a bit about the darker side of history of Edinburgh. Only negative there was no cemetery walk through as advertised on website. This was due to some issue with Council. The alternative was stopping and getting out on Princes Street looking up at castle and having a talk. Narrative of "Conductor" was very amusing throughout trip. I would recommend tour.
900adamg, 10/14/2025 12:23:27 PM
Really good fun and interesting too! Well organised and loved the craic onboard. The bus conductor was brilliant and the whole experience was ace as a family.
Stuart C, 10/13/2025 2:59:05 PM
Brilliant tour guide who lived and breathed the character, telling spooky tales of Edinburgh's past. Interactive, funny and on the edge of your seat at times. Well worth experiencing.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The tour cannot wait for late passengers and they cannot be admitted once the show has started.
- Please note that the tours are conducted in English
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Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise around Edinburgh’s most terrifying and impressive sights, such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Ride in a double-decker 'Routemaster' vintage bus and feel your hairs stand on end as you hear shocking tales of grisly executions, unspeakable tortures and grim grave robbers. Discover the city’s sinister side and steel yourself for some frights on board.No redemption information available
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