Private Tour
Private Inverness Dark Side Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join your guide on a journey through the brutal history of the Highland Capital. You’ll learn about beheadings and worse on this 90 minute exploration of the dark past of these now peaceful streets.
Ghost sightings not guaranteed, but stories of lost spirits and souls will make you take a second look at this charming city that has seen earthquakes, floods and fires bring devastation long before it became the universally popular destination it is today.
Learn about a knight in shining armour and standing stones we can only hope do not fall over, visit the graves of important figures and find hard evidence of their gruesome habits. Your guide will keep you safe as we follow a trail of bones – ideally in the evening, although we will alternate accommodate timing requests where possible.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert, local guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Inverness Castle Experience
See the Inverness Castle and discover its spooky history and the many bloody sieges that have taken place here. From Jacobite risings to a criminal court house, this castle has seen it all! (exterior visit only)
Old High St Stephen's Church
See the Old High Church in Inverness and wander the spooky cemetery, view bullet holes in the side of the church and learn about it's executions (exterior visit only)
Options
Group Size: 1-6 people
Pickup included
Private Tour: 7-15 people
Group Size
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide Becky was...
Amy A,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Becky was great! She was very passionate about her job and clearly showed she enjoyed it! She made the tour very interesting and comfortable. It rained most of the way but that didn't make a difference really. Such a pleasant tour learning all about the dark and strange history in Inverness!
just Ok
anitacX3267OQ,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Im not sure the 5 star reviews but we did see any graves or hear any thing about be headings. We had to help Sara walk on this tour. I felt this tour was a sham. I felt bad for Sarah. My friend new more history than her. I hate to give s bad review but I felt dupped. Do not do this tour.
Ghostly in Inverness
Katherine N,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great walking town. We heard about history and ghosts and it was a great knowing more about the area from someone in the area.
Great Tour!!
Amanda k,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great history Tour of Inverness! Our guide was super knowledgeable and gave us all the spooky and historical stories of Inverness!
Great tour!
Darin G,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, historical and spooky tour! We had never traveled to Inverness and was great tour to see so much and learn at the same time.
Expert guide, great tour!
LadyVeltri,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Steve is an amazing guide and shared incredible history of the Inverness and surrounding areas. Fantastic experience! Highly recommend!
Great tour in Inverness
Scott S,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned a lot about inverness and had some very interesting stories about ghosts and the dark side. Great mix of history and ghost stories.
Inverness Dark Side Tour- lots of fun!
Elizabeth K,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Steve was friendly, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. We really enjoyed our Inverness Dark Side tour. We would definitely recommend!
Tour was great and the...
deaker8,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was great and the guide was very knowledgeable. Little pricey for an hour tour but it was private which was nice
Fun and interesting! A great day out learning new facts.
Angela C,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Dark Side tour. What better Christmas present to give friends. There were ten of us on the tour. Our guide Steve was not only knowledgeable but made the whole day fun 🤩 I’m sure he even had a hand in stopping the rain for us.
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