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Mercat Tours
28 Blair Street, Mercat Tours, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR, United Kingdom
+44 131 557 6464
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Mercat Tours specialize in Gothic walks around the old town - let your imagination run wild as you explore the historical underground city and medieval wynds. Tour guides are university-trained historians with a flair for dramatic presentation, and you should be prepared for the unexpected. Tours include the highly spooky Hidden Underground Vaults, Royal Mile Walk and Ghosts & Ghouls. All tours start from the Mercat Cross on the Royal Mile next to St Giles' Cathedral. Call for details and times as these can vary.

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