EDINBURGH CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Les Fantômes de New Town — an off‑beat August walk through Edinburgh's hidden New Town and its haunted corners
A 2h30 August‑only walking experience meeting at Dean Bridge that guides you through New Town’s secret passages and concludes with a hands‑on paranormal investigation.
Les Fantômes de New Town — an off‑beat August walk through Edinburgh's hidden New Town and its haunted corners.
Experience the lesser‑seen side of Edinburgh’s New Town during the city’s busiest month. This exclusive August tour leads you off the usual festival trails to discover secret passages, favourite haunted spots and an on‑site paranormal investigation that invites guests to adopt the role of investigator for a genuinely participatory finale.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A festival‑time alternative to the Old Town crowds
In August the old town draws immense festival crowds — a context this experience deliberately avoids by relocating the walk into New Town, a quieter area of the city often overlooked during Fringe and Tattoo season.
Secret passages and haunted locations
The route threads through the New Town’s off‑beat streets and chosen secret passages, visiting a set of haunted locations selected by the guide to highlight the area’s mysteries.
A live paranormal investigation
During the private tour guests take part in a unique, hands‑on paranormal test in an enigmatic, haunted site in the city — a signature element of this August‑only offering.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The tour is a focused 2h30 walking investigation that begins at Dean Bridge and moves through New Town’s quieter lanes and secret passages, stopping at selected haunted locations before culminating in a private, participatory paranormal exercise inside an enigmatic site in the city.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This exclusive tour is offered only during August, when the city’s festival season is in full swing; the timing is part of the trip’s premise to avoid the Old Town crowds by focusing on New Town.
Bring weather‑appropriate clothing and good walking shoes. Be prepared that there are no public toilets on the route; the guide notes they will adapt in case of emergency.
The tour meets at Dean Bridge and runs approximately 2h30. The operator reserves the right to cancel if weather conditions are dangerous or for other urgent reasons.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
Where is the meeting point?
Participants meet at Dean Bridge before the walk begins.
When is this tour available?
This exclusive experience is offered only during the month of August.
What should I bring?
Wear clothing suitable for the weather and good walking shoes; the guide advises bringing these items due to the walking nature of the tour.
What is the operator’s cancellation policy for weather?
Hi Amy! reserves the right to cancel the reservation if weather conditions are dangerous or for any other urgent reason.
Are there public toilets on the route?
There are no public toilets on the route; participants should plan accordingly, though the guide will adapt in case of emergency.