Ghosts of Edinburgh: Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour
Overview
Go on a haunted Edinburgh tour where you will follow clues to discover striking places and local stories.
Play the role of a devilish staff on this spine-tingling walking tour, which takes you on a journey through some of the city’s most haunted places, including Greyfriars Kirkyard, the site of the Nor’ Loch and West Bow.
Are you ready for a haunted walk around Edinburgh?
Discover Edinburgh’s dark and bloody past, from the Great Scottish Witch Hunts to the Burke and Hare murders and learn about the haunting stories of the Wizard of West Bow, the Grey Lady, George Mackenzie and more.
Explore the many sites where public executions were held and visit the hall containing a book made of William Burke’s flesh
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
What's Included
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- A physical tour guide
Meeting Location
The Mound
Edinburgh EH2 2EL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
100 West Bow
Edinburgh EH1 2HH, UK
What To Expect
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The Mound (pass by)
Edinburgh Castle (pass by)
St Giles' Cathedral (pass by)
The Real Mary King's Close (pass by)
Greyfriars Bobby's grave (pass by)
Grassmarket (pass by)
New College, The University of Edinburgh (pass by)
National Galleries Scotland: National (pass by)
Old College, The University of Edinburgh (pass by)
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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107194P100
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later.
- Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game.
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling.
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- A physical tour guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ghosts of Edinburgh: Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ghosts of Edinburgh: Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
- A physical tour guide
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
