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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

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See Edinburgh’s shady side. The gruesome and the glorious. The ghostly and the ghastly. This 2-hour tour is a wickedly entertaining walk on the wild and dark side of the Scottish capital. Explore the spots where murders, monsters and mayhem have become things of legend, and visit Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard, two of Edinburgh’s most chilling cemeteries. Throughout the tour, hear real-life tales of witches, body-snatchers, vampires, cannibals and more from your entertaining guide.
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point

130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK The tours starts at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close. Look for the guide with the SANDEMANs red name badge.

Return Details

130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK The tours starts at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close. Look for the guide with the SANDEMANs red name badge.

  • Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Meet your guide on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare of the Old Town, and then set off on foot to begin your walking tour of the city’s shade side. Edinburgh is crawling with odd activity, and there are tales of murderers, vampires, monsters and even cannibals that locals nervously recall to each other.
    10 minutes
  • North Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Follow your guide through dark courtyards and eerie alleys, and hear spine-chilling stories of executions, murders, torture, ghosts and witchcraft. Then, make for the North Bridge, with its own formidable history, before climbing Calton Hill.
    30 minutes
  • Calton Hill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Feel the hair on the back of your neck stand on end as your guide tells real-life tales of gore and gruesomeness, including stories about the witch trials that once took place here. Discover how the site is still used today for pagan rituals such as the Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival, and drink in 360-degree views of the city’s skyline.
    30 minutes
  • Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Then, continue to the Old Calton Burial Ground, one of Edinburgh’s chilling cemeteries. See the imposing mausoleum that marks the final resting place of David Hume, who is said to have made a deal with the devil, and perhaps hear of the infamous body snatchers Burke and Hare.
    30 minutes
  • Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Alternatively, visit the Canongate Kirkyard cemetery, which dates back to the 17th century. Rest assured, there is no staged gimmickry, monster masks or made-up stories on this tour.
    30 minutes
  • Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    After roughly two hours, your tour concludes at a local pub near the Royal Mile, where you can purchase a pint of beer or a dram of whisky to help cool your nerves after this entertaining and intriguing tour (own expense).
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
  • We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Dark Side Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Janine K
25 Apr 2023
I booked the Darkside Walking Tour and Sabelle, the guide, made it an absolute interesting and overall fun experience. I loved the stories she picked for the tour. It was a great mix of different subjects and she has a grear way of storytelling. I can absolutely recommand her/the tour.
Primalperformancedoc
25 Apr 2023
This is a must do in Edinburgh! Informative and a perfect bit of history. Sabella was a perfect guide and the great person to lead us through this wonderful tour!
SavvyReed
24 Apr 2023
A great way to learn about Edinburgh’s history mixed with some true crime and ghost stories. Calum was our guide and he was great! Informative and personable, he was a wonderful host. Would very much recommend to anyone going to the area.
This tour in Scotland is organized by Sandemans New Europe Ltd - Corporate Acc

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