Haunted Histories walking tour

5.0 (215 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and theatrical tour guide. An iconic Edinburgh experience suitable for young and old.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

  1. Royal Mile
    10m
    Uncover the secrets that lie underneath the mysterious and historic Royal Mile, with stories buried underneath the very path that we'll walk along Scotland's most famous street.
  2. 10m
    Experience the claustrophobic living conditions of Edinburgh's ancient closes and wynds. Listen to dark tales of the residents that shared them.
  3. Mercat Cross
    10m
    Learn what grotesque spectacles entertained Edinburgh's bloodthirsty audiences at the Mercat Cross.
  4. St Giles' Cathedral
    10m
    Gaze in wonder at St Giles' Cathedral as it pierces the late night sky.
  5. Victoria Street
    10m
    Learn grisly tales of some of Edinburgh's most notorious inhabitants as you stand amongst the very closes and wynds that they stalked.
  6. George IV Bridge
    10m
    Stand inbetween the stately bridges of the Old Town, as we learn how one of them might well be cursed....
  7. Greyfriars
    20m
    Explore the libraries of the dead, better known as Greyfriars Kirkyard. Take in fabulous stories forever retold about graverobbers, ghosts and ghouls, dissidents and dogs in Edinburgh's most haunted---and most picturesque--graveyard.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Just outside the Fringe Festival box office on the Royal Mile, at 172 High Street, the wellhead is an easy location to find.

End point

A handy location just off the Royal Mile, not too far from our start point, with a choice of pubs, cafes, and museums for further sightseeing if you so wish.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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