Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

4.7 (18 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its ghost tales, myths and legends.

On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about ghosts, myths and legends and why it's such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Edinburgh as you visit the Robert Fergusson statue, Canongate Kirkyard and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Edinburgh from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!

Withlocals Treasures of Edinburgh Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's included

  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • This tour is carbon neutral
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food & beverages

What to expect

  1. Canongate Kirk
    10m
    The churchyard around the Canongate Kirk was used for burials from the late 1680s until the mid-20th century.
  2. Greyfriars
    20m
    Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, with burials taking place since the late 16th century, making it a resting place of notable Edinburgh residents.
  3. Robert Fergusson Statue
    15m
    Statue of one of Scotland its most famous poets from the 18th century.
  4. St Cecilia's Hall Concert Room & Music Museum
    Pass by
    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
  5. Greyfriars Bobby
    Pass by
    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
  6. Museum of Childhood
    Pass by
    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
  7. The Burns Monument
    Pass by
    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your local guide at the Robert Fergusson Statue in front of Canongate Kirk, Robert Burns.

End point

This is were you will get more recommandations from your guide and end the tour

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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