Edinburgh's Dark and Sinister History Walking Tour

Edinburgh's Dark and Sinister History Walking Tour

Understand John Knox and his fiery preachings.

Discover Grave Robbing and what it really meant.

The Black Mausoleum, the most haunted place in Edinburgh.

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

What’s reported to be the most haunted place in Edinburgh? What inspired the story of Dr Jekyll and My Hyde? What happened to witched in medieval Edinburgh? Where is Voldemort buried? All these questions answered and more!

Walk with me through the uneasy history of Edinburgh’s dark side. We’ll start at Edinburgh’s most infamous cemetery and then walk the footsteps of criminals, witches, tragedy and maybe even ghosts. You’ll learn about the city’s blood soaked past through locations, anecdotes and stories - and some hidden gems.

You’ll be guided through the streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town at a gentle pace to see some amazing locations and be shown pictures on a screen to bring the history to life.

You’ll get a specially designed souvenir map, a tour guidebook and the opportunity to win a prize.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking and be aware that there are no public toilets on the route. Some topics may be unsuitable for young children.

What's included

Leaflets and flyers to all attractions of interest.
English Speaking and Written Guide

Any entrance to attractions we pass

What to expect

Greyfriars Kirk
Pass by

A hot spot of the darker side of Edinburgh including Greyfriars Bobby, The Covenanters Prison and some Harry Potter points of interest!
Grassmarket
Pass by

A place where public executions occurred and also some ghostly tales.
Royal Mile
Pass by

Including Advocates Close, The Castle, Mary Kings Close, Old Fishmarket Close and Paisley Close - all with tales of death and criminality.
Edinburgh Castle
Pass by

The centre of this historic city, with a lot of bloody history.
Paisley Close
Pass by

The history of the tragedy of Paisley Close.
John Knox House Museum
Pass by

See the house once occupied by a key character in the reformation, John Knox.
Flodden Wall
Pass by

See one of the last remaining parts of the famous Flodden Wall.
Pass by

See the lowest part of the Old Town where the slums used to be.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the main Entrance of the National Museum of Scotland and we will meet outside by the stirs (between the 2 purple 'Entrance' banners). It is on Chambers Street accessibly via South Bridge or George IV Bridge. It is a short walk from the Royal mIle.

End point

Go to the main Entrance of the National Museum of Scotland and we will meet outside by the stirs (between the 2 purple 'Entrance' banners). It is on Chambers Street accessibly via South Bridge or George IV Bridge. It is a short walk from the Royal mIle.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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