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Haunted Histories walking tour

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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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  • All Fees and Taxes

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Old Assembly Close
    Edinburgh EH1 1QX, UK

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    End point

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

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Activity code: C-5494820P1

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