Private Tour

Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its ghost tales, myths and legends.

On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about ghosts, myths and legends and why it's such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Edinburgh as you visit the Robert Fergusson statue, Canongate Kirkyard and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Edinburgh from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!

Withlocals Treasures of Edinburgh Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private Tour

Local Guide

This tour is carbon neutral

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Food & beverages

What To Expect

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Canongate Kirk

The churchyard around the Canongate Kirk was used for burials from the late 1680s until the mid-20th century.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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Greyfriars

Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, with burials taking place since the late 16th century, making it a resting place of notable Edinburgh residents.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Edinburgh Myths Private Tour

Short description: Go on a spooky tour of Edinburgh with a local, you will discover the scary tales and horrifying scandals of the old city.

Reviews

4.71

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent tour

    Lisa G,

    Feb 1, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    Evelyn was a fantastic tour guide! It was an extremely interesting tour and well worth the money spent.

  • Awesome tour and tour guide. Very enjoyable!!!

    James F,

    Apr 19, 2022

    - Viator

    5.00

    We really enjoyed this tour, the personal touch and information made the experience so much better. Our tour guide, Svend, did an outstanding job. He is gifted story teller and would recommend him to anyone. Very personable and genuinely nice.

  • No show

    Sarah B,

    Nov 22, 2021

    - Viator

    1.00

    The guide did not turn up which was disappointing. Tried to contact them but no response. Viator quickly refunded money

  • Spooky tour

    tim p,

    Sep 10, 2021

    - Viator

    5.00

    Sara was a great guide and very informative. She showed us loads of locations that we wouldn't have seen. A bit creepy walking round grave yards in the misty dark weather!

From €79.00

4.71
17 reviews