Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour
Ready for a spooktacular experience in Edinburgh? Join this creepy tour and learn about the city's dark history! See how people lived in the plague-filled streets in the 17th-century and how they died during the Black Death. You'll also discover some *less-than-fool-proof* ways that doctors tried to cure the sick, with bird masks at the ready! Discover a black market of corpses from the 19th century. Learn the intentions of serial killers William Burke and William Hare, uncover the truth behind the burning of witches and warlocks, and step foot in Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard. You'll also get some great views across Edinburgh as you learn more about the mythical Scottish faeries.
What's included
- ✓Guided ghost tour of Edinburgh
- ✓Visit to the Old Calton Cemetery
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Please note that tour is only in English.
Meet at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral with BLACK UMBRELLA
Recognise your guide by the black umbrella
Show your smartphone ticket to the guide
How it works
* Meet at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral with BLACK UMBRELLA * Recognise your guide by the black umbrella * Show your smartphone ticket to the guide
Please note that tour is only in English.
Meeting Point
351 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Venue
Edinburgh Walking Tours, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour
Ready for a spooktacular experience in Edinburgh? Join this creepy tour and learn about the city's dark history! See how people lived in the plague-filled streets in the 17th-century and how they died during the Black Death. You'll also discover some *less-than-fool-proof* ways that doctors tried to cure the sick, with bird masks at the ready! Discover a black market of corpses from the 19th century. Learn the intentions of serial killers William Burke and William Hare, uncover the truth behind the burning of witches and warlocks, and step foot in Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard. You'll also get some great views across Edinburgh as you learn more about the mythical Scottish faeries.
What's included
- ✓Guided ghost tour of Edinburgh
- ✓Visit to the Old Calton Cemetery
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Please note that tour is only in English.
Meet at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral with BLACK UMBRELLA
Recognise your guide by the black umbrella
Show your smartphone ticket to the guide
How it works
* Meet at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral with BLACK UMBRELLA * Recognise your guide by the black umbrella * Show your smartphone ticket to the guide
Please note that tour is only in English.
Meeting Point
351 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Venue
Edinburgh Walking Tours, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.