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Activity Inverness, Scotland

Private Inverness Dark Side Tour

4.8 (19 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Inverness Dark Side Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Walking Tours in Inverness

What is included

Included

  • Included: Expert, local guide

Itinerary

  1. The Inverness Castle Experience

    10 min Admission not included

    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)

  2. Old High St Stephen's Church

    10 min Admission not included

    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)

  3. Balnain

    10 min

    Visit Balnain House in Inverness and discover its dark past, watch out for some ghosts in the windows! (exterior visit only)

  4. Tomnahurich

    10 min

    Learn about some of the people now represented on the stones of the Cemetery

  5. Eden Court Theatre

    10 min Admission not included

    Look out for the ghosts of Eden Court, you never know when you'll spot them! (exterior visit only)

  6. Cavell Gardens

    10 min

    Hear stories of war and sadness at Cavell Gardens.

  7. Ness Bridge, Inverness

    20 min

    See the Tomnahurich Cemetery and discover its fairytale history... or is it worse than that?

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please meet us at the bottom of Marketbrae Steps at 60 High Street. Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket.

End point

  • Please meet us at the bottom of Marketbrae Steps at 60 High Street. Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket.

Pickup points

  • Columba Hotel
  • B&B HOTEL Inverness
  • Redcliffe Hotel
  • River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
  • The Highlander B & B
  • The Royal Highland Hotel
  • Mercure Inverness Hotel
  • Premier Inn Inverness Centre River Ness
  • Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive
  • MacDougall Clansman Hotel
  • Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel

Please contact me if you have any question.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Options

  • Private Tour: 7-15 people

    Group Size

    Pickup included

  • Group Size: 1-6 people

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 19 reviews
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