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Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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Overview

Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world. You would be regaled with tales of Ghosts, murders, graverobbing and bodysnatching and much more as your are guided down the cobbled streets and winding closes of Edinburgh.

This five star rated tour have left guests "Checking the shadows to make sure there is nothing hiding there" and the stories "Send chills down the spine" will you be brave enough to join your host for evening and learn the creepiest tales that Edinburgh has to offer.

This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 12.

Please be aware that some of the stories advertised may be different due to accessibility, audience present and weather impacts. Eerie Earth Tours reserves the right to change the content of the tour depending on different circumstances.

What's Included

  • 2 hour Walking Tour
  • Dark ghostly tales by a professional Storyteller
  • Your guide is a genuine paranormal investigator
  • Alcoholic beverages We do not supply alcoholic beverages on this tour
  • Hotel Pickup or Drop off
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Meeting Location

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High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

26A Candlemaker Row
Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK

This tour will finish inside Greyfriars Kirkyard, near the statue of Greyfriars Bobby. The tour guide will be around at the end of the tour to answer any questions or give any recommendations.

What To Expect

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St Giles' Cathedral

We will start the tour here where the tour guide will introduce you to the city and explain about one of the most infamous buildings in the old town. They will then tell you stories of Edinburgh's form of entertainment. You will also be able to visit the famous Heart of Midlothian.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercat Cross

Here you will learn about the gruesome time that the people of Edinburgh would partake in as well as what life was like for the people living in the city during the 17th Century.You will find out about one of Edinburgh's most infamous streets which is riddled with dark history and ghost stories alike.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Advocate's Close

You will be taken down Advocates Close where you will be told the dark tale of one of Edinburgh's most famous ghost stories which still haunts the streets to this day.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Street

You will be taken down to Victoria Street, the inspiration for Diagon Alley from Harry Potter, where you will be told about another famous wizard, but this story is a far stretch from the boy wizard.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grassmarket

You will be taken to the 600-year-old market place to find out more about Edinburgh's form of entertainment, and you will be told about a riot that occurred at one of these events resulting in a dark story of betrayal and murder. You will find out about Jesse King the last woman to be executed in Edinburgh and Maggie Dickson.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars

This is our final stop where you will be told about one of the most violent Poltergeist hauntings in Britain, War and Murder, Body snatching and Graverobbing, and even people being buried alive in one of the world's most haunted cemeteries.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age for this tour is 12 years old
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh?

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 (BST). 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-457377P2

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What's Included

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  • 2 hour Walking Tour
  • Dark ghostly tales by a professional Storyteller
  • Your guide is a genuine paranormal investigator
  • Alcoholic beveragesWe do not supply alcoholic beverages on this tour
  • Hotel Pickup or Drop off

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age for this tour is 12 years old
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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