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Edinburgh's Dark and Sinister History Walking Tour
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$30.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
What’s reported to be the most haunted place in Edinburgh? What inspired the story of Dr Jekyll and My Hyde? What happened to witched in medieval Edinburgh? Where is Voldemort buried? All these questions answered and more!
Walk with me through the uneasy history of Edinburgh’s dark side. We’ll start at Edinburgh’s most infamous cemetery and then walk the footsteps of criminals, witches, tragedy and maybe even ghosts. You’ll learn about the city’s blood soaked past through locations, anecdotes and stories - and some hidden gems.
You’ll be guided through the streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town at a gentle pace to see some amazing locations and be shown pictures on a screen to bring the history to life.
You’ll get a specially designed souvenir map, a tour guidebook and the opportunity to win a prize.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and be aware that there are no public toilets on the route. Some topics may be unsuitable for young children.
Walk with me through the uneasy history of Edinburgh’s dark side. We’ll start at Edinburgh’s most infamous cemetery and then walk the footsteps of criminals, witches, tragedy and maybe even ghosts. You’ll learn about the city’s blood soaked past through locations, anecdotes and stories - and some hidden gems.
You’ll be guided through the streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town at a gentle pace to see some amazing locations and be shown pictures on a screen to bring the history to life.
You’ll get a specially designed souvenir map, a tour guidebook and the opportunity to win a prize.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and be aware that there are no public toilets on the route. Some topics may be unsuitable for young children.
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Edinburgh's Dark and Sinister History Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- English Speaking and Written Guide
- Leaflets and flyers to all attractions of interest.
- Any entrance to attractions we pass
Meeting point
Go to the main Entrance of the National Museum of Scotland and we will meet outside by the stirs (between the 2 purple 'Entrance' banners). It is on Chambers Street accessibly via South Bridge or George IV Bridge. It is a short walk from the Royal mIle.
Return details
Go to the main Entrance of the National Museum of Scotland and we will meet outside by the stirs (between the 2 purple 'Entrance' banners). It is on Chambers Street accessibly via South Bridge or George IV Bridge. It is a short walk from the Royal mIle.
- A hot spot of the darker side of Edinburgh including Greyfriars Bobby, The Covenanters Prison and some Harry Potter points of interest! (pass by)
- A place where public executions occurred and also some ghostly tales. (pass by)
- Including Advocates Close, The Castle, Mary Kings Close, Old Fishmarket Close and Paisley Close - all with tales of death and criminality. (pass by)
- The centre of this historic city, with a lot of bloody history. (pass by)
- The history of the tragedy of Paisley Close. (pass by)
- See the house once occupied by a key character in the reformation, John Knox. (pass by)
- See one of the last remaining parts of the famous Flodden Wall. (pass by)
- See the lowest part of the Old Town where the slums used to be. (pass by)
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Edinburgh's Dark and Sinister History Walking Tour
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$30.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!