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Edinburgh - Dark History

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Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous history. But when the sun sets, it tells an entirely different story... Hear all about the darker history of Edinburgh: murderers, thieves, cannibals, hangings and decapitations, witches, the Plague and streams of human waste. Learn about the most notorious citizens of Edinburgh and how ghost stories are born. This is not a ghost tour: we don't need costumes or people jumping from behind the corners, Edinburgh's Dark History itself is enough to make your skin crawl. And oh, how we love to share it with our visitors...
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W Parliament Sq, Parliament Sqr, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK Find us across the square in Front of St. Giles Cathedral. Search for the white umbrella with the logo of All-Star Guides.

  • Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    A walking tour down the Royal Mile of Edinburgh, where your guide will share with you the darker history of Edinburgh.
  • Heart of Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Former site of the Old Tollbooth, one of Edinburgh's most notorious buildings. Hear about some of the characters once imprisoned and/or executed here, and why it ultimately became recognised by Sir Walter Scott as the Hard of the Midlothian.
    10 minutes
  • St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    What seems like the car park hides a secret, as well as the burial place of one of the most controversial figures in Scottish history.
    10 minutes
  • Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Another infamous execution site. Hear about the importance of the building in the life of the city, and about a literal killing machine which was once kept inside St. Giles Cathedral.
    10 minutes
  • Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Walk down the Royal Mile, where you'll hear about some of Edinburgh's notorious citizens, the Black Plague, and how the city's poor sanitary conditions eventually led to a most peculiar tradition.
    40 minutes
  • John Knox House Museum, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Learn about the architecture of 16th century Edinburgh, and witness one of the most "authentic" corners in the city centre.
    5 minutes
  • Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Wander among graves of old, hearing about body snatchers, cannibals, and learn how ghost stories are born.
    40 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Ann_M
04 Sep 2023
The tour was good. We thought there would be more ghost stories but the Matt was most enjoyable as a guide.
DakTheMak
04 Sep 2023
Matt was a very informative tour guide and made it very enjoyable! Learned so many great facts as well! Really like the the scenery and locations we visited!
Road58048310664
02 Sep 2023
We very spontaneously chose this tour while we were traveling on the train in to Edinburgh. The 3pm tour was perfect timing, it went for 2 hours. Matt was a great guide and story teller and entertained us with history, fact and maybe a little of fiction. It was a perfect introduction to our time in Edinburgh!!
This tour in Scotland is organized by All-Star Guides

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