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Edinburgh - Dark History

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Edinburgh - Dark History

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Edinburgh - Dark History

Duration: 2 hours
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Highlights

Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous history. But when the sun sets, it tells an entirely different story...


Hear all about the darker history of Edinburgh: murderers, thieves, cannibals, hangings and decapitations, witches, the Plague and streams of human waste. Learn about the most notorious citizens of Edinburgh and how ghost stories are born.


This is not a ghost tour: we don't need costumes or people jumping from behind the corners, Edinburgh's Dark History itself is enough to make your skin crawl. And oh, how we love to share it with our visitors...

Itinerary

  • Old Town(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    A walking tour down the Royal Mile of Edinburgh, where your guide will share with you the darker history of Edinburgh.
  • Heart of Midlothian

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Former site of the Old Tollbooth, one of Edinburgh's most notorious buildings. Hear about some of the characters once imprisoned and/or executed here, and why it ultimately became recognised by Sir Walter Scott as the Hard of the Midlothian.
  • St Giles' Cathedral

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    What seems like the car park hides a secret, as well as the burial place of one of the most controversial figures in Scottish history.
  • Mercat Cross

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Another infamous execution site. Hear about the importance of the building in the life of the city, and about a literal killing machine which was once kept inside St. Giles Cathedral.
  • Royal Mile

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Walk down the Royal Mile, where you'll hear about some of Edinburgh's notorious citizens, the Black Plague, and how the city's poor sanitary conditions eventually led to a most peculiar tradition.
  • John Knox House Museum

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Learn about the architecture of 16th century Edinburgh, and witness one of the most "authentic" corners in the city centre.
  • Canongate Kirk

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Wander among graves of old, hearing about body snatchers, cannibals, and learn how ghost stories are born.

What's included

INCLUDED

In-Person guide

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Edinburgh - Dark History tour is highly praised for its knowledgeable and engaging guides like James, Robert, and Iona, who make the dark history of Edinburgh come alive with humor and intriguing stories. The tour is appreciated for being family-friendly, accommodating, and educational, with many recommending it for its unique and fascinating insights into Edinburgh's past.

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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