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Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

Edinburgh, Scotlandby Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

  • 1.8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 35 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, French

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Overview

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and the doctors who tried to cure them with bird masks. Dicover about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard. We will also show you some nice views across Edinburgh whilst talking about a particularly dark chapter in the city’s history, the burning of witches and warlocks , and we will see if any of those who do this tour would have ended up on those bonfires. Learn more about Scotland’s mythical site and the Scottish faeries. All this mystery and mysticism that surrounds Edinburgh for decades attracts hundreds of tourists to the city wanting to know what happened in these centuries, are you going to miss it?

What's included

  • Tour Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Old Calton Burial Ground

    Pass by

    We will talk about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.

  2. 2

    Royal Mile

    20 min

    Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh

Meeting and pickup

We will be at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral and in front of the souvenir shop THISTLE DO NICELY. LOOK BLACK UMBRELLA!

End point

Will be finish the tour in The Royal Mile

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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