Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Halloween Tour

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Edinburgh, Scotland

1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

Enjoy a Halloween Tour and learn more about Edinburgh's dark past. Visit Canongate Kirkyard, learn about the Black Death, and visit sites of 19th-century serial killers on this chilling walking tour.

Discover 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?

What's Included

Tour Guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral and in front of the entrance to Advocate's Close. Look black umbrella!

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • Old Calton Burial Ground (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Royal Mile (Pass by)

    Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

Tags

Halloween
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
City Tours
Likely to Sell Out

Cancellation Policy

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

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