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Edinburgh Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour
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
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
- [Departure] 17:30, meet up at 351 High Street, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the guide holding a black umbrella.Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Dark Alleyways, Edinburgh Old Graveyards, North Bridge, New Town
- [Return] 19:30, at 351 High Street, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral,
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Eligibility
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Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
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Children aged 0-13 must be accompanied by a paying adult
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Children aged 14+ will be charged the same rate as adults
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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)
Voucher type
- 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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Cancellation Policy
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity starts
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