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Edinburgh Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour
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Edinburgh Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

2 hours
Edinburgh
€25.40/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit to the Old Calton Cemetery

Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

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Overview

Get ready for a spine-chilling experience in Edinburgh! Embark on a haunting tour to unravel the city's dark history. Wander through plague-filled streets, immersing yourself in the 17th century and the horrors of the Black Death. Discover peculiar attempts by doctors to cure the sick, complete with eerie bird masks. Unearth a macabre 19th-century black market for corpses. Delve into the sinister intentions of serial killers William Burke and William Hare. Explore the truth behind the witch burnings and step into the eerie realms of Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh and unravel the mysteries of mythical Scottish faeries

Highlights

Explore Edinburgh's eerie history, encountering tales of witches, murderers, and graverobbers
Roam through Old Town's 17th-century alleyways, unraveling the plague's impact on the city's inhabitants
Experience Old Town's haunting atmosphere at night, listening to chilling stories of serial killers, witch burnings, executions, and torture
Visit ancient graveyards, uncovering tales of graverobbing during the late 18th century, a dark period when armed graverobbers sold corpses
Enjoy spectacular views of Old Town and the Castle, accompanied by spine-chilling insights into Scottish folklore and fairies

What's included

English-speaking guide
Guided walking tour
Visit to the Old Calton Cemetery

What's not included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a tour date
[Departure] meet up at 351 High Street, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. You can choose to depart at the following times: 17:30, 18:30. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Look for the guide holding a black umbrella. Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Dark Alleyways, Edinburgh Old Graveyards, North Bridge, New Town [Return] at 351 High Street, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral, You can choose to return at the following times: 21:30, 22:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Children aged 0-13 must be accompanied by a paying adult Children aged 14+ will be charged the same rate as adults This tour will have a maximum number of 30 participants
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate Accessibility This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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