Edinburgh's Dark History Walking Tour Edinburgh's Dark History Walking Tour

Discover the dark history of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour. Visit Greyfriards Graveyard, the site of the Covenanters’ Prison the infamous execution spot of Grassmarket and The Royal Mile.
Walk with a guide through lesser-known and difficult chapters of Edinburgh’s history. Start at one of the city’s most famous graveyards before following the stories of criminals, alleged witches, executions and some of Edinburgh’s enduring ghost stories. Learn about difficult chapters in the city’s history through the places where events happened, historical accounts, anecdotes and stories.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking and be aware that there are no public toilets on the route. Some of the subjects discussed, including executions, violence and death, may be unsuitable for young children.

Start at Greyfriars Graveyard and see the site of the Covenanters’ Prison. Continue to the Grassmarket and learn about its history of public executions, before passing West Bow and Victoria Street, often associated with the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.

Continue towards Edinburgh Castle to hear about James II and the beginnings of Scotland’s witch trials. Walk along the upper Royal Mile to discover Brodie’s Close, the site of Edinburgh’s last public execution, and St Giles’ Cathedral.

Hear the story of the tragedy at Paisley Close and discover how plague affected the crowded Old Town. You’ll also hear about Burke and Hare and the events that made them two of the most notorious names in Edinburgh’s history.

The live tour is spoken entirely in English. During the tour, you can also access our digital companion guide on your own phone. It provides the main points from each stop in a range of languages, with both text and audio available, so you can follow the tour in the language that suits you. No app or account is required; simply scan the QR code provided on the tour.

Um die Verfügbarkeit zu garantieren, buchen Sie so schnell wie möglich. Eine frühzeitige Buchung ist eine Überlegung wert, insbesondere wenn Sie die Reise während der Hochsaison wie an Feiertagen oder Wochenenden planen.

Diese Exkursion können Sie kostenfrei stornieren bis :Stornierungszeitpunkt Stunden vor Reisebeginn. Wenn Sie den Ausflug nach :Stornierungszeitpunkt stornieren oder nicht erscheinen, wird Ihnen der volle Preis der Aktivität in Rechnung gestellt. Eine Verspätung zur Abholung oder Abfahrt gilt als nicht erschienen.