St. Andrews Private Spectral Soirée: Ghostly Echoes of History

5.0
(2 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a journey where history and mystery intertwine on the shadowy streets of St. Andrews. Imagine yourself as the key explorer, delving into the heart of ancient tales where the ghost piper's haunting melodies fill South Street, and the silent whispers of medieval monks echo through The Pends. Feel the eerie presence of spectral figures, from the wandering Bishop Lamberton among the majestic ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral to the ghostly galleons off East Scores. Encounter the restless spirit of Cardinal Beaton at St. Andrews Castle, the ancient scholars' apparitions at the University, and the enigmatic 'Grey Lady' on Market Street. This tour isn't just a walk; it's your chance to step into a realm where the past is ever-present, inviting you to uncover its deepest secrets. Join us, and be the hero in your own ghostly adventure.

What's Included

Professional Local Tour Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at South St next to the Holy Trinity church.

End point

The last location on our route.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Known for the haunting melody of the ghost piper, playing his spectral music, especially on frosty, moonlit nights.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This medieval passageway is said to echo with the ethereal footsteps of long-gone monks, their whispers still carried in the wind.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Once the largest cathedral in Scotland, its ruins now harbor the spectral Bishop Lamberton, who roams the grounds after sundown.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Tales of ghostly galleons, forever sailing in from the North Sea under a ghost captain, haunt this old road by the cliffs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    This seaside fortress is notorious for the ghost of Cardinal Beaton, still wandering its dungeons since his brutal end in 1546.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Mysterious apparitions of ancient scholars have been reported, tirelessly studying in the spectral glow of the university's oldest buildings.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Stories abound of the 'Grey Lady', a spectral figure who roams the marketplace, forever lost and seeking her way home.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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