A
Wonderful tour! So informational, and fun!
Annie our guide was absolutely amazing!!! She knew so much info, but she also had a great personality, and sense of humor. Fantastic experience all around!!
Private Inverness Dark Side Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $182 / person
- Location
- Inverness, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Walking Tours in Inverness
- Meeting point
- Please meet us at the bottom of Marketbrae Steps at 60 High Street. Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket.
Description
Join your guide on a journey through the brutal history of the Highland Capital. You’ll learn about beheadings and worse on this 90 minute exploration of the dark past of these now peaceful streets. Ghost sightings not guaranteed, but stories of lost spirits and souls will make you take a second look at this charming city that has seen earthquakes, floods and fires bring devastation long before it became the universally popular destination it is today. Learn about a knight in shining armour and standing stones we can only hope do not fall over, visit the graves of important figures and find hard evidence of their gruesome habits. Your guide will keep you safe as we follow a trail of bones – ideally in the evening, although we will alternate accommodate timing requests where possible.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 22 times a day, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Group price
- $182 per group of up to 15
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:11 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Inverness Castle Experience
See the Inverness Castle and discover its spooky history and the many bloody sieges that have taken place here. From Jacobite risings to a criminal court house, this castle has seen it all! (exterior visit only)
Old High St Stephen's Church
See the Old High Church in Inverness and wander the spooky cemetery, view bullet holes in the side of the church and learn about it's executions (exterior visit only)
Balnain
Visit Balnain House in Inverness and discover its dark past, watch out for some ghosts in the windows! (exterior visit only)
Tomnahurich
Learn about some of the people now represented on the stones of the Cemetery
Eden Court Theatre
Look out for the ghosts of Eden Court, you never know when you'll spot them! (exterior visit only)
Cavell Gardens
Hear stories of war and sadness at Cavell Gardens.
Ness Bridge, Inverness
See the Tomnahurich Cemetery and discover its fairytale history... or is it worse than that?
What's included
Included
Expert, local guide
Pickup Locations & Times
Please contact me if you have any question.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
19 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Inverness Dark Side Tour take?
Private Inverness Dark Side Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Private Inverness Dark Side Tour cost?
Prices start at $182 per person for this Inverness experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Inverness Dark Side Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 22 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM.
Can I cancel Private Inverness Dark Side Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please contact me if you have any question. Pickup points include Columba Hotel.
What languages is Private Inverness Dark Side Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Inverness Dark Side Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Walking Tours in Inverness.
Reviews(19)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
Excellent guided walking tour by Annie!!
Lovely way to learn more about the city and get to hear stories one might not get to know if by simply passing by
Y
Darkside tour
We thoroughly enjoyed our Darkside Tour with Becky. She was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed every minute of our experience. Many thanks
P
WOW
Steve was amazing.I have lived in Inverness my whole life and learnt more on his tour than I ever knew before. Six stars if I could
A
Our tour guide Becky was...
Our tour guide Becky was great! She was very passionate about her job and clearly showed she enjoyed it! She made the tour very interesting and comfortable. It rained most of the way but that didn't make a difference really. Such a pleasant tour learning all about the dark and strange history in Inverness!
A
just Ok
Im not sure the 5 star reviews but we did see any graves or hear any thing about be headings. We had to help Sara walk on this tour. I felt this tour was a sham. I felt bad for Sarah. My friend new more history than her. I hate to give s bad review but I felt dupped. Do not do this tour.
K
Ghostly in Inverness
This was a great walking town. We heard about history and ghosts and it was a great knowing more about the area from someone in the area.
A
Great Tour!!
Great history Tour of Inverness! Our guide was super knowledgeable and gave us all the spooky and historical stories of Inverness!
D
Great tour!
Very informative, historical and spooky tour! We had never traveled to Inverness and was great tour to see so much and learn at the same time.
L
Expert guide, great tour!
Steve is an amazing guide and shared incredible history of the Inverness and surrounding areas. Fantastic experience! Highly recommend!
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