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This private ghost walking tour reveals the darker history of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. Walk medieval streets shaped by centuries of power faith and fear. Ancient stone closes and narrow lanes hold stories older than the United States. Your guide shares legends of trials executions and restless spirits that shaped the city’s past. Pass historic buildings that witnessed moments of conflict and transformation. Discover how religion politics and daily life created a legacy of mystery within these walls. Shadows fall across the Royal Mile as stories of forgotten residents return through history. This atmospheric walk blends cultural heritage with the haunting legends of Scotland’s capital.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We begin on the Royal Mile, outside 130 High Street next to Starbucks. Your guide will be waiting with a clear sign. 130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
Your tour ends at Canongate Kirk, where the red façade rises above a quiet churchyard on the lower Royal Mile.
Itinerary
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Lanterns flicker on ancient walls while shadows cling to narrow closes. You spend 35 minutes in this atmospheric stretch.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Cold winds sweep across the bridge and silence breaks with faint echoes. You spend 35 minutes crossing this historic span.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The monuments glow faintly under moonlight and the hill feels alive. You spend 30 minutes exploring this elevated site.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Gravestones stand crooked while the air smells of damp earth. You spend 40 minutes walking among historic memorials.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Canongate Kirk
Inside the kirk quiet shadows stretch across wooden pews. You spend 40 minutes in this sacred and haunted place.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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