A thought provoking and outstandingly beautiful tour of Edinburgh’s New Town awaits. Enjoy some of the best views of the city from the perspective of Edinburgh in the 1800s. Transport yourself back to the times of Scottish Enlightenment, The Abolishment of Slavery and Royal Decrees.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Knowledge and Enlightenment
Meeting Points
Departure
Adam Smith Statue
Meet next to the St. Giles Cathedral at the Adam Smith Monument on the Royal Mile. Our journey begins outside the haunted St. Giles Cathedral where bloody battles took place during the Scottish reformation, and wars dating back to the 11th Century.
Return
Scott Monument
The Tour ends at the most infamous Walter Scott monument. This is one of the largest monuments in the world dedicated to a writer, that is built on one of the most haunted parts Edinburgh, what used to be the Nor' Loch, which is now the Princes Street Gardens, has it's fair share of Witch Trials.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Haunted History Walking Tours of Edinburgh
Itinerary
1
St Giles' Cathedral
A huge Neo Gothic style church with a spire that defines the Edinburgh city skyline, beginning the tour Haunted Edinburgh.
15 minutes
2
Edinburgh Castle
From the statues of King Robert the Bruce and William Wallace we see a stunning perspective of Edinburgh. An organic medieval centre, neighboured by an urban planning masterpiecs and surrounded by a the Scottish landscape. The views from Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town, The Firth of Forth, the Forth Bridges and so much more, is remarkable. The spooky stories of Royalty, Witchcraft, Military and Prisoners of War echo through the Castle Dungeons and deeper places still. The entire history of this fortified Scottish Baronial Castle is steeped in a rich and diversified history.
30 minutes
3
The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle
One of the most dramatic views of Edinburgh Castle, next to one of the remaining sections of the old Flodden wall. The City's boundary over 500 years ago. Built to keep attackers and smugglers out, with the unintentional consequence of keeping criminals, fire and disease in.
15 minutes
4
Grassmarket
The beautiful, historic and lively Grassmarket with some of the oldest pubs and restaraunts that lie under the monumental Edinburgh Castle. We explore executions, torture, and the lost lives of loved ones in medieval hotel rooms.
30 minutes
5
Greyfriars Bobby Grave Memorial
We will explore the most hauntes graveyard in Edinburgh! Greyfriars holds hundreds of thousands of lost souls. From the great mass graves of various plagues to tortured covenanters put into concentration camps. Greyfriars also holds famous ghosts such as the Mackenzie Poltergiest, and the grave of inspiration of the Harry Potter villain, He Who Most Not be Named "Voldermort".
30 minutes
6
Edinburgh Vaults
We will view where the Edinburgh vaults are underneath the South Bridge. Here is where crime and poverty reached a new low in Edinburgh in the cold, damp underworld that were the Edinburgh Vaults.
15 minutes
7
Scott Monument
We end our tour at the site of many witch trials and ghostly stories. Those that would have inspired the 30 or so effigees that Sir Walter Scott has standing on his monument. We will learn all about the haunted gardens that today look so harmless; and explore the life and the many fictional characters of Sir Walter Scott.
30 minutes
8
Old Calton Burial Ground
We will go past the Old Calton Hill Burial ground and learn about Burke and Hare illustrious careers as Grave Robbers and worse! We will also visit the tombs of David Hume and Robert Burns.
A thought provoking and outstandingly beautiful tour of Edinburgh’s New Town awaits. Enjoy some of the best views of the city from the perspective of Edinburgh in the 1800s. Transport yourself back to the times of Scottish Enlightenment, The Abolishment of Slavery and Royal Decrees.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Knowledge and Enlightenment
Meeting Points
Departure
Adam Smith Statue
Meet next to the St. Giles Cathedral at the Adam Smith Monument on the Royal Mile. Our journey begins outside the haunted St. Giles Cathedral where bloody battles took place during the Scottish reformation, and wars dating back to the 11th Century.
Return
Scott Monument
The Tour ends at the most infamous Walter Scott monument. This is one of the largest monuments in the world dedicated to a writer, that is built on one of the most haunted parts Edinburgh, what used to be the Nor' Loch, which is now the Princes Street Gardens, has it's fair share of Witch Trials.
