Ghost tours - Not very scary at all and other Edinburgh, United Kingdom Tourist Trap Tips

There's tons of them. Walking down the Royal Mile theres wooden boards everywhere advertising the different tours. Ghost, gouls, graveyards, caves, tunnels, hauntings...

I'm not saying you shouldn't do one of them... Im just saying DO NOT EXPECT TO MUCH.
They are NOT very scary. They ARE expensive. Some are better than the others. Somem are very history based and feels more than a lecture than a ghost tour. A sure disappointment that WILL BORE the kids!!!

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At Least Do This: Ask around. Ask people you meet, ask locals, ask anyone until you find a tour that sounds OK.
Don't join one on your first day in Edinburgh. Watch them from a distance. The tour groups are walking around town every day, all day. Its guite easy to spot the one people actually enjoy!

Otherwise you might be in for a treat that isn't a treat at all. And it will cost you!
Alternative: Kids: Edinburgh Dungeons. A bit expensive. But a lot scarier!

Adults: The Mary Kings Close tour is quite interesting. And you walk the tunnels underneath the city.