Mercat Tours
Mercat Tours
4.5
City ToursGhost & Vampire ToursWalking ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate Tours
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
'History is a damn good story, what it needs is a damn good telling!' We're an independent family business and simply love sharing Edinburgh's stories. We're the original, largest, and first 5 star walking tour company in Scotland giving guaranteed quality. With guaranteed daily departures, year round we offer exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse & National Museum of Scotland. Our tours run 10am-10pm, daily so we're sure you'll find a match to suit your tastes!
Edinburgh, Scotland

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Travellers' Choice
2023

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Patcar77
Devizes, UK27 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Really interesting night tour. Nicola our guide was full of interesting stories and her narrative was superb. You can walk round cities and never know the history, so everyone should seek out in these historic places a tour company who can give you very informative information which brings the city alive with more than just buildings to look at.
Written 3 December 2023
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Carrie C
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Solo
I went into this with almost no knowledge of the vaults, but my guide Anastasia provided a concise history from the last ice age through to today! I found the vaults somewhat uninspiring on their own, but Anastasia’s charisma and storytelling skill had me hooked from beginning to end. The evidence for the stories woven about each room are a bit threadbare, but I’m quite willing to choose to believe the spirit of the tales if not the specifics. All in all, I very much enjoyed my tour and heartily recommend this as a good way to spend some time in Edinburgh.
Written 2 December 2023
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Rachel B
8 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We went to
Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky tour, our guide Ross was amazing, full of gruesome historic tales and told them with such passion and comedic genius. I cannot imagine the tour without him, the 2 hours flew by and I'd highly recommend the trip and if you're lucky enough to have Ross take you around then you're on to a winner!
Written 2 December 2023
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emma_1973
Worthing, UK89 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Brilliant little tour ! Our Guide Stephanie was really great ! Very atmospheric .Learnt a lot about Edinburghs spooky past .
Written 2 December 2023
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Nikki A
15 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Emma was a fab guide who immersed herself in the experience.
We were a bit disappointed that we didn’t get to see more of Edinburgh (there wasn’t much walking).
The vaults were really interesting.
We couldn’t fault the staff when my husband had a funny turn and passed out - they were all brilliant in supporting him and the rest of our party and had ordered an ambulance etc.

Thank you to everyone involved.
Written 2 December 2023
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jacqueline m
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Met by Mhaira. Along came Nichola our tour guide. Very good,interesting,lots of history plus had a good laugh as there was only friend,myself & Nicholas. Lasted just over hour. Go careful underground, can be uneven in places. Lead by candlelight. Go for it,you won't be disappointed.
Written 1 December 2023
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Abby G
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
My partner and I went on this tour recommended by a friend. Martin was our guide and he was the best! We learned so much from him and he made the tour so much fun! We had such a great time!! It was cool to see the south bridge vaults and learn about them. Also definitely was spooky with the different dark stories about Edinburghs past. We highly recommend to anyone to check it out! The whiskey at the end was definitely needed!
Written 30 November 2023
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Many thanks for taking the time to get in touch, we're so pleased you enjoyed your tour with Martin, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words. Our team love to share their passion for Edinburgh and help visitors connect with our remarkable past and people, and we're glad we could reveal some of the city's underground stories for you. Hopefully we can welcome you back again soon, and be sure to stay in contact on our socials until then! All the best, Megan
Written 1 December 2023
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Daniel H
Bath, United Kingdom100 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Interesting tour visiting the vaults under the streets of Edinburgh. Linda, our guide, was very good - friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. She took time to answer any questions we had at the end of the tour. Thank you Linda for a great experience!
Written 29 November 2023
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Thank you for joining us on tour and for taking the time to leave us a review! We love hearing from visitors who have enjoyed our storytelling, especially when we can share with the team directly—Linda will be thrilled and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words. The Blair Street Underground Vaults are such an interesting part of the city and we're glad we could introduce you to Edinburgh's hidden side. Hopefully we can welcome you back again soon, and be sure to stay in contact on our socials until then! All the best, Megan
Written 30 November 2023
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Kate
United Kingdom15 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We went on the Dead and Buried tour with Mercat. It was really entertaining and great fun. Emily our guide clearly loves her job - she was fantastic. Highly recommended to anyone with an hour to spare.
Written 28 November 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, and we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour with Emily. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words. Edinburgh has so much to show, and we're glad we could reveal some of its interesting stories for you. Hopefully we can welcome you back again soon, and be sure to stay in contact on our socials until then! All the best, Megan
Written 30 November 2023
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tina n
Ammanford, UK13 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Excellent experience with a kniwlegeable guide who also had a good sense of fun. Will definitely be booking a different tour on our next visit..thank you Michael
Written 27 November 2023
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Tina, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, and we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour with Michael. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words. We're glad we could illuminate some of Edinburgh's most interesting stories and places for you. Hopefully we can welcome you back again soon (and don't forget to redeem your returner's discount!). Be sure to stay in contact on our socials until then. All the best, Megan
Written 30 November 2023
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