Haunted Histories walking tour

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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Offered in: English

Overview

90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and theatrical tour guide. An iconic Edinburgh experience suitable for young and old.

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    Meeting Location

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    Old Assembly Close
    Edinburgh EH1 1QX, UK

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    26A Candlemaker Row
    Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK

    A handy location just off the Royal Mile, not too far from our start point, with a choice of pubs, cafes, and museums for further sightseeing if you so wish.

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    Royal Mile

    Uncover the secrets that lie underneath the mysterious and historic Royal Mile, with stories buried underneath the very path that we'll walk along Scotland's most famous street.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Barrie's Close

    Experience the claustrophobic living conditions of Edinburgh's ancient closes and wynds. Listen to dark tales of the residents that shared them.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mercat Cross

    Learn what grotesque spectacles entertained Edinburgh's bloodthirsty audiences at the Mercat Cross.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Giles' Cathedral

    Gaze in wonder at St Giles' Cathedral as it pierces the late night sky.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Victoria Street

    Learn grisly tales of some of Edinburgh's most notorious inhabitants as you stand amongst the very closes and wynds that they stalked.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    George IV Bridge

    Stand inbetween the stately bridges of the Old Town, as we learn how one of them might well be cursed....
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Greyfriars

    Explore the libraries of the dead, better known as Greyfriars Kirkyard. Take in fabulous stories forever retold about graverobbers, ghosts and ghouls, dissidents and dogs in Edinburgh's most haunted---and most picturesque--graveyard.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Haunted Histories walking tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5494820P1

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    • Service animals allowed
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    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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