Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders
Description
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?
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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.
Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(992)
Great guide! Good amount of walking and stopping! 10/10
Great tour and fun way to get a quick intro to Edinburgh. Very knowledgeable guide in Sonia, who had great energy and spirit (if not a little quirky).
Valentina is talented and friendly; the tour is very interesting.
We were eagerly anticipating this visit, and it did not disappoint us! Amandine is fantastic! Engaging and passionate, she lives up to her reputation! A very rich 2-hour tour through the greatest and darkest mysteries of the most haunted city in the world. Go there with your eyes closed... well, not too closed, you never know who you might run into...
This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Edinburgh. Charles was a fantastic guide, would highly recommend.
Charles was great. We had a fun time.
So it’s not a ghost tour, more of a death tour. But it’s a fabulously entertaining way to learn about the history of Edinburgh. Nick was our tour guide and he has a talent for bringing these ancient stories to life. Murder, scandal, tyranny, tragedy, and it sets you up well to go to the surgical museum and Edinburgh castle with a sound foundation to fully appreciate the city. Thanks Nick!!
Kristl is a wonderful guide, funny, experienced and very knowledgeable. Exactly what make such a tour outstanding!
Sonia was amazing and veeeery knowledgable - every story was spot on matching with the location and her engagement was adding an extra layer of immersion. Great tour, great guide!
Great tour, not too dry, guided through the city with humor and joy.
