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

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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2h
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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

What to Expect

2hr Duration

English

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  • 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

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Available Options

Join-In Walking Tour

Adult
319 800 UZS
≈$26
Senior(60+) (60-0 years)
282 900 UZS
≈$23
Child(0-13) (0-13 years)
147 600 UZS
≈$12

Included

  • 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

Eligibility

  • 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

Additional information

  • 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

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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  • Present your mobile voucher

Redemption information

  • Present your mobile voucher to the guide at the meet-up location before the tour starts

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  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity starts

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