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Edinburgh's Dark and Sinister History Walking Tour

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Overview

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English
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1 hour 45 minutes

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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.

Additional Info

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.

What‘s Included

Leaflets and flyers to all attractions of interest.

English Speaking and Written Guide

Any entrance to attractions we pass

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

National Museum of Scotland
Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK
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 points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Greyfriars Kirk

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

Admission Not Applicable
2

Grassmarket

A place where public executions occurred and also some ghostly tales.

Admission Not Applicable

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Edinburgh's Dark and Sinister History Walking Tour

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  • Fun evening walking tour!

    Sarah L,

    Mar 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was great! Rob was terrific and we saw a lot of interesting things. Definitely got our steps in and felt like we saw a lot of the city.

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